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The Bicycling big book of training : everything you need to know to take your riding to the next level

2015
Book
An encouraging, focused training book that will speak to beginner and intermediate cyclists without making them feel like novices. 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.
Imprint:
New York, N.Y. : Rodale, [2015], c2015.New York, N.Y. : Rodale, [2015]©2015.
Collation:
xiii, 274 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 255-257) and index.
Contents:
pt. I PLANch. 1 Fundamentals of Fitnessch. 2 Training Componentsch. 3 Physiological Testing and Training Zonespt. II PREPch. 4 Nutrition and Hydrationch. 5 Strength Trainingch. 6 Flexibilitypt. III RIDEch. 7 Road Skillsch. 8 Centuriesch. 9 Charity Rides and Gran Fondospt. IV COMPETEch. 10 Racing 101ch. 11 Road Racesch. 12 Cycle-crossch. 13 Mountain Bikingpt. V TENDch. 11 Your Ideal Cycling Weightch. 15 Recoverych. 16 Pain Management.
ISBN:
9781623362997
Dewey class:
796.6
Language:
English
BRN:
150646
LocationCollectionCall numberStatus/Desc
East Melbourne Library-Art and CultureARTS 796.6 KOSEAvailable
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