The Cyclist's Training Manual: Fitness and Skills for Every Rider

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Cyclist's Training Manual: Fitness and Skills for Every Rider
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Guy Andrews
By (author) Simon Doughty
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:192
Dimensions(mm): Height 230,Width 189
Category/GenreSports training and coaching
Cycling
ISBN/Barcode 9780713677416
ClassificationsDewey:796.6
Audience
General
Illustrations colour photography

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Publication Date 11 May 2007
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The Cyclist's Training Manual is the definitive guide to fitness for cycling, suitable for everyone from complete beginners looking to build fitness for their first charity event through to experienced cyclists looking to improve competitive performance. Starting with the basic components of fitness, this step-by-step handbook then guides you through everything you need to know to train and compete at your best, including how to organise your training, training methods, nutrition, health and how to avoid the most common cycling injuries. It also provides specialised training programmes and techniques for all cycling disciplines, such as road racing, time trials, mountain biking, sprint rides and challenge rides, as well as specific advice for novices, juniors, women and veterans. Quotes, tips and Q&A sessions from leading cyclists and team coaches are also featured.

Author Biography

Guy is an experienced cyclist, cycling journalist and author of Mountain Bike Maintenance; Simon manages training programmes for cyclists and is the author of The Long Distance Cyclist's Handbook.