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Dean Golich, Physiologist "U.S. Cycling Team An exciting step into a generation of cycling books that emphasize science and [a] commonsense approach to training.
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More and more people, of every age, are taking to the roads or exploring the wilderness on two wheels - and many of them are suffering unnecessary discomfort, accidents, and injuries. BICYCLING MEDICINE provides cyclists with invaluable advice on preventing and treating all kinds of bicycling-related aches and pains. It explains how to diagnose minor and major problems, offers do-it-yourself solutions, and alerts readers to conditions that require a doctor's attention. A special section on bicycling physiology illuminates the demands cycling puts on your body; and thorough discussions about diet, exercise, and nutrition explain the best ways to meet those physical demands. With the help of charts and illustrations, Arnie Baker reveals the best way to keep the reader's performance at its peak.
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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book does not deal with training programs. Its sole focus is on riders health, what makes a good cyclist,vo2 max, power etc what role each plays in performance how to improve these in general terms Finally it deals in depth with how to take care of your health with FAQ and advice. An excellent book if you are any way curious about what training is really about. A huge amount of information for the beginner or most experienced rider.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Any cyclist reading this book would get something out of it, but I think it is mainly aimed at intermediate to advance club riders who want or need to understand more about how their bodies work. The writing is quite textbook like and those without a science background are likely to struggle to make the most of some of the more scientific sections but the sections on nutrition and medical conditions related to cycling (including what you can do to prevent and treat such conditions) are likely to be more readily accessible.
Definitely worth a read for cyclists for the medical problems section alone, but not an easy read and many people are likely to find sections not relevant to them or not accessible to them.
Definitely worth a read for cyclists for the medical problems section alone, but not an easy read and many people are likely to find sections not relevant to them or not accessible to them.
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56 of 59 people found the following review helpful
Really for "Riders of All Levels." Incredibly complete.
17 Oct 2001
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So many books on cycling health or training start with an assumption that your last name is Merckx, Armstrong or LeMond. Biking is, in my opinion, the most excellent way for someone overweight and in poor cardiovascular health to get into shape, as few other activities allow someone to ease into better performance. Being one of those people, I was persuaded to buy Bicycling Medicine because the subtitle said "for riders of all levels." This book is true to its title.
The author, Arnie Baker, is a physician, a competitive cyclist and cycling coach. I liked his very conservative view of medicine. He does not hype techniques and products, and gives a balanced view of advantages and disadvantages of the subjects. (After reading the effects of too much vitamins, you will probably not want to take supplements again.) He honestly discusses the limitations of medicine and medical testing.
The book is divided into five parts, and further divided into 81 mini-chapters. Each chapter tackles one subject in a succinct manner - short, easy, but adequate. Most chapters starts with "What We're Talking About" that introduces and defines the subject before delving more deeply into it. Some of the subjects are nutrition, energy use vs. effort, vitamins, performance aids, heart rate training, muscle physiology, optimum cycle fit, injury treatments, medical problems and general health. The range of topics covered is simply astounding. Baker even discusses how to urinate while riding, which side of your body is best to sleep on, and how to shave your legs. He discusses gender-specific topics honestly and maturely, as you would expect from a physician.
The book is sparesly illustrated, and does not require many additional figures, but if you need lots of glossy photos of racers cutting through corners to keep your attention, you won't find them here. Most of the figures in the books are of a cartoon character demonstrating a very complete array of stretching exercises.
My complaints are very few, and are to be considered more of suggestions for later editions. A couple of additional figures could be helpful in the bike fitting sections. I was a little confused by "...angle from the horizontal formed by the knee at the bottom on the pedal stroke." (p.119) I think I get it, but I'm still not quite sure. "Handlebar angle" on p.149 could have been illustrated. On p. 97, energy and power are confused. This is important to an engineer such as myself, and I think the author understands it, too, but got lazy at this point with the terminology (work is energy and is therefore not measured in Watts, which is power). On pp. 110-111, while I understand efficiency very well, I am kind of lost by his definition of economy. And the related example confuses me more. Is economy energy per distance, or energy per speed? "Fewer calories are needed to travel at the same speed" doesn't make total sense without establishing the distance over which the speed was maintained. Figure 1-4 has "Low," "Medium," and "High" exercise intensities on the x-axis of the graph, and in the text he defines these as 65%, 75% and 90% of maximum heart rate. Why not just put those value on the graph?
Again, I consider these complaints minor.
I recommend this book to everyone who is beginning cycling and wants to cycle for fitness, or has any desire to measure and improve his performance. It is a fantastic starting point. After reading this book, you will have enough understanding to ask other questions or to seek out more in-depth resources on the subjects that interest you most. Someone with years of cycling involving some sort of training may find the book somewhat basic, though, but it may still be a useful, very general, reference.
29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
The BEST Advice
19 Jan 2000
Format:Paperback
I love to ride long distances, and I love to ride as often as I can, but you will never see me out racing. I want to be as healthy about it as possible, to stay as fit as I can, and to know what I should to do to be a better rider. This book has been a big help to me in pursuing those desires. I have read it over several times, and I always get something new from it. I've read other books that cover the same or similar ground, and this is the best. Baker is a very clear writer, and he's not completely sucked into racing like other bicycle health writers. This is full of useful advice, told in a friendly yet authoritative way, and inspiring as well.
29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Essential advice for tour leaders and participants
14 Feb 2000
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Dr. Baker casts a properly jaundiced eye on current "health" fads (botanical/herbal preparations, hormones, vitamins, etc.) and keeps the discussion focused on sound medical practice and nutrition. I'm not a racer in any sense; but I've suffered my share of "road rash" and hit my personal wall more than once while distance touring. Dr. Baker's advice is helpful for both prevention and treatment. If you want to understand what fuels your muscles; how to treat a sprain; when, where, how, and how often, to train; what "crotchitis" is and how to treat it -- this is your book. It's going into my library of core training materials for our staff.
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