| Description |
xiii, 274 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 255-257) and index. |
| Contents |
Foreword -- Introduction. Limitless -- Part 1. Plan. Fundamentals of fitness ; Training components ; Physiological testing and training zones -- Part 2. Prep. Nutrition and hydration ; Strength training ; Flexibility -- Part 3. Ride. Road skills ; Centuries ; Charity rides and Gran Fondos -- Part 4. Compete. Racing 101 ; Road races ; Cyclocross ; Mountain biking -- Part 5. Tend. Your ideal cycling weight ; Recovery ; Pain management. |
| Summary |
Bicycling Big Book of Training is an encouraging, focused training book that will speak to beginner and intermediate cyclists without making them feel like novices. It covers all the information the reader needs to begin an effective training regimen. The book is divided into five sections that are then broken into miniguides for various cycling training disciplines. Cyclists will learn about how the body becomes fit and how that fitness translates to on-the-bike performance, while discovering the components of a successful training plan, including nutrition. Furthermore, riding disciplines such as road racing, endurance events, cyclocross, mountain biking, and track are discussed at length so readers can figure out which activities areright for them. Bicycling Big Book of Training is an excellent guide for anyone who wants to learn more about cycling and take their performance to the next level. |
| Subject |
Cycling -- Training -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Cycling -- Training.
(OCoLC)fst00885892
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks, manuals, etc. (OCoLC)fst01423877
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| Added Author |
Kosecki, Danielle, editor.
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Voigt, Jens, 1971- writer of supplementary textual content.
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| Added Title |
Big book of training |
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Bicycling.
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| ISBN |
9781623362997 (paperback) |
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1623362997 (paperback) |
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