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    Short Description for Complete Book of Road Cycling and Racing Provides guidance on various aspects of cycling and road racing, including choosing bikes and equipment; fitness, training and nutrition; bike maintenance; riding skills; racing tactics; and more.
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    Title
    Complete Book of Road Cycling and Racing
    Subtitle
    A Manual for the Dedicated Rider
    Authors and contributors
    By (author) Willard Peveler
    Physical properties
    Format: Paperback
    Number of pages: 240
    Width: 185 mm
    Height: 233 mm
    Thickness: 10 mm
    Weight: 390 g
    Audience
    General/trade
    Language
    English
    ISBN
    ISBN 13: 9780071489379
    ISBN 10: 0071489371
    Classifications
    BISAC category code: SPO011000
    Dewey: 796.6
    Nielsen BookScan Product Class: T15.4
    Dewey: 796.7
    BICMainSubject: WSQ
    BISAC category code: SPO028000
    Illustrations note
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    Publisher
    McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
    Imprint name
    Ragged Mountain Press
    Publication date
    01 September 2008
    Publication City/Country
    New York/US
    Biographical note
    Will Peveler, Ph.D., is a noted exercise physiologist who has coached at the university level and ridden competitively since 1994. In addition to his work as a bicycle-fitting specialist, Will also writes on performance cycling and biomechanics. Will is Assistant Professor of Exercise Science at Northern Kentucky University.
    Main description
    Ride faster, fitter, smarter, & farther Every road rider has goals. Yours may be to begin racing, to become more competitive, or to win a specific tour. Not interested in racing? Perhaps you want to complete your first century ride, improve your overall fitness, or ride father and faster just for the sheer joy of flying on two wheels. No matter what your goals, The Complete Book of Road Cycling and Racing gives you all the information you need to become a better, more performance-focused cyclist. Written by an accomplished racing coach, cyclist, and exercise physiologist, this book shows you how to:Fit the bike to your body for maximum efficiency and comfortRide safely in a groupCope with any weather or altitudeMaintain your bikePrepare for races of all typesMaster racing strategies and tacticsTrain efficiently and stay in peak condition year-roundAnd much more
    Table of contents
    INTRODUCTION PART I: THE BIKE 1.Finding Your Bike 2.Fitting You to the Bike 3.Bike Maintenance PART II: Riding and Racing 4.Riding Skills 5.Weather 6.Riding Safely 7.Races and Events 8.Racing Skills, Strategy, and Tactics PART III: TRAINING 9.Training Programs 10.Cycling Physiology 11.Basic Training 12.Off-Season Training 13.Nutrition 14.Your Unique Physique