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Fitter, Further, Faster: Get Fit for Sportives and Road Riding

Fitter, Further, Faster: Get Fit for Sportives and Road Riding

by Robert Hicks (Author), Hannah Reynolds (Author), Rebecca Charlton (Author)

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    Paperback 2013

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Synopsis

In the same way as mass-participation events in running have captured the public imagination, cycling events in which everyone can take part have burgeoned in popularity since they were first introduced in the UK in the late 1990s, with a raft of events now covering a range of distances, many selling out within days and offering the chance to be involved to thousands of entrants. Fitter, Further, Faster is a complete guide to how to prepare for road riding and sportive events aimed both at first timers and those more experienced. Organised around a six-month timeline that shows readers how to prepare for an event, it looks at training plans - for speed, endurance, pacing, technique and attitude on climbs - leading up to the event itself and subsequent effective recovery. It covers diet, how to cope in all weathers, the rules and etiquette of road riding, the mind, the body, coping with injuries and breakdowns and on-the-bike nutrition. Showcasing some of the best sportives in the world, the book is filled with high-quality photographs and illustrations, along with case studies and personal accounts from leading riders.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 192
 Publisher: Bloomsbury Sport
Published: 17 Jan 2013
ISBN 10: 1408832615
ISBN 13: 9781408832615
Book Overview: The only book you will ever need to get quicker and fitter for road riding and sportives - from the health and fitness writers of Cycling Weekly

Media Reviews
Essential, inspiring, handbook for those who want to improve their road riding. Fitter Further Faster is an accessible, clearly written and comprehensive guide for road cyclists. Whether you are a beginner or a more experienced rider, this book is crammed with handy information, presented in a format that is easy to digest and accompanied by inspiring and illustrative images. The writers clearly know their stuff, so even the more experienced cyclist will find this book informative - and yet, if you are very new to cycling, you won't feel patronised or overwhelmed by technical jargon. -- Jennifer Stuart-Smith * Total Women's Cycling *
Fitter, Further, Faster is squarely aimed at the sportive rider and is written by three writers who bring their own experience and knowledge of cycle training to the fore. Cleverly organised around a six-month timeline the book explains how to prepare your mind and body for an event and how to cope with the ride itself and, just as importantly, guides you through the steps to take to make your recovery more effective. Fitter, Further, Faster, as the title implies, will help you to attain your personal goal. * Wheelsuckers.co.uk *
... what is particularly praiseworthy is the structured approach to the countdown from six months to the event itself. * thewashingmachinepost.net *
What sets Fitter Further Faster apart is how it walks you through your sportive preparation, beginning with setting your first goals six months out, through to your last-minute checklist, then warming down and assessing your progress after the event. A comprehensive strategy for the sportive starter or improver. -- Derri Dunn * Cycling Active *
a complete guide to how to prepare for road riding and sportive events aimed both at first timers and those more experienced. * PT magazine *
Author Bio
Hannah Reynolds is the editor of the fitness section of Cycling Weekly. She was the first British female finisher in L'Etape du Tour and has finished 5th in La Marmotte. Robert Hicks writes for Cycling Weekly, Cycling Fitness and Cycling Active, covering topics from riding techniques to nutrition, psychology and physiology. Rebecca Charlton has worked as a cycling journalist in online, print and broadcast media for seven years. She has commentated on major cycling events for Sky Sports.