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The Obree Way: A Training Manual for Cyclists (UPDATED AND REVISED EDITION)

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Obree Way: A Training Manual for Cyclists (UPDATED AND REVISED EDITION)
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Graeme Obree
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:208
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 153
Category/GenreFitness and diet
Sports training and coaching
Cycling
ISBN/Barcode 9781472947116
ClassificationsDewey:796.6
Audience
General
Illustrations Full of colour photographs

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Bloomsbury Sport
Publication Date 8 February 2018
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

'A must-read book to make you faster on the bike' - Cycling Weekly 'Graeme Obree is genius in the true sense of the word.' - Sir Chris Hoy, multiple Olympic cycling champion A fully updated edition of twice world hour record holder and twice world 4000m pursuit champion Graeme Obree's popular guide to cycling. No one but Graeme Obree has the clarity of vision to get to the heart of the 'problem' of how to improve as a racing cyclist. His innovative approach took him to the top of world cycling, twice breaking the world hour record. This practical guide to revolutionising your cycling training - applicable to all cyclists, from the weekend warrior to the serious competitor - swerves conventional wisdom and strips cycling back to its elements, always asking the question: 'What actually improves my race time?' Fully updated, this cycling classic explains Graeme Obree's radical insights into technique, training, psychology and diet, and the clear logic behind them. It is certain to help cyclists get the most out of their training.

Author Biography

GRAEME OBREE is twice world hour record holder and twice world 4000m pursuit champion. He is a regular contributor to BBC Radio where his insights and analysis of track racing are revered by cycling fans.

Reviews

This is no routine training programme - it explains Obree's radical insights into technique, training, psychology and diet, and the clear logic behind them. * The Guardian * Graeme Obree is genius in the true sense of the word. * Sir Chris Hoy, multiple Olympic cycling champion * Remarkable and readable... the training manual is classic Obree. * Scotland on Sunday * Written by maverick Scottish cyclist Gareme Obree - aka The Flying Scotsman - the guide is aimed at all types of cyclists. It swerves conventional wisdom and strips cycling back to its elements. * Outdoors magazine *