Cutting-Edge Cycling

Cutting-Edge Cycling

by HunterAllen (Author), StephenCheung (Author)

Synopsis

The dizzying pace of technological improvements has been such that cycling has often been likened to Formula 1 racing on two wheels. Unfortunately, the basic awareness and application of the science of training and fitness is unfortunately lagging behind for many amateurs and even professional cyclists. Rather than examining the research into old-school ideas, many coaches and athletes blindly accept them simply because they've been handed down through the generations. This concept of an evidence-based approach to cycling science and training is the philosophy underlying this book, whose goal is to bring a science-first perspective to cycling by digging into the scientific basis behind established. Cutting Edge Cycling will be equally useful to both athletes and coaches by creating a common knowledge set and improving communication between them. This title questions the validity of old-school ideas.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 296
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
Published: 03 May 2012

ISBN 10: 0736091092
ISBN 13: 9780736091091

Media Reviews

Hunter and Stephen are two of the most knowledgeable people in the art of coaching and the science of cycling. Cutting-Edge Cycling is a definite must-have book.

Scott Moninger-- Winningest U.S. Professional Cyclist

As an athlete, I am constantly searching for ways to improve my performance. I am excited to see Hunter and Stephen's combined expertise laid out in Cutting-Edge Cycling. This book reveals practical ways to implement the latest in sport science and training so I can go faster!

Jeremiah Bishop-- 12-Time Member of USA Cycling National Team, Pan America Games Gold Medalist, 2008 USA National Champion of Short Track Cross Country and Marathon Mountain Bike

Hunter and Stephen tell you how to work smarter. If you are ready to go to the next level, then Cutting-Edge Cycling is the book for you.

Daniel Lloyd-- IG-Sigma Sport

Applying science to experience is the key to racing faster. Cutting-Edge Cycling will show you how.

Joe Friel-- Endurance Sports Coach, Founder of USA Triathlon National Coaching Commission, Author of Cycling Past 50, The Triathlete's Training Bible, and The Cyclist's Training Bible

Hunter Allen and Stephen Cheung translate the most recent science into practical training information for cyclists. Cutting-Edge Cycling will be a vital component to any cyclist's success.

John Howard-- Author of Mastering Cycling

Author Bio
Hunter Allen is a renowned coach, a former professional cyclist and an expert in using power metres to train endurance athletes. He has coached more than 400 athletes including Olympic cyclists, champions of the European road racing circuit and champion mountain bikers. Stephen S. Cheung, has been the science and training editor for the professional cycling website www.pezcyclingnews.com, authoring more than 100 articles on cycling science topics ranging from respiratory training, to optimal cadence for cycling.