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"Not only is this book a top-rated synthesis on road cycling in general, it is also an invaluable tool for helping cyclists at all levels achieve their dreams of athletic success."
Chris Carmichael
Coach of three-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong
Chris Carmichael
Coach of three-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong
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Ride faster and more efficiently with "Serious Cycling." Exercise scientists have unearthed a wealth of information that cyclists can use to improve their performance. However, most cyclists have never had access to this great body of knowledge.
Now you do. "Serious Cycling" bridges the gap between scientific observation and cycling performance. It takes the latest scientific data on physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, injury prevention and recovery, and training, and translates it into practical applications that will have an immediate impact on your personal training program. Written by one of cycling's top experts, this book will help you build endurance, increase lactate threshold, and enhance cycling strength and power.
Two-time U.S. Olympic team staff member Ed Burke has combined physiological training principles and real-world experiences to make "Serious Cycling" the reference that no elite cyclist should be without. The training methods and techniques he presents are what the top cyclists use. You'll learn how to
- use power meters and heart rate monitors to gauge what is happening in your body while you work out;- prevent injuries and illness, even during periods of hard training and racing;- use proper nutrition and cutting-edge supplementation strategies to train harder and recover more effectively;- make your body and your bike work with--not against--each other, - get the best, most current information on proper positioning and cycling biomechanics; and- apply effective tactics and race strategies to ensure your success in time trials, road races, and criteriums.
Whether you're a competitor, a club member, or a weekend century rider, "Serious Cycling" will give you the know-how--and the means to apply it--so that you can reach your full potential.
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Any professional cyclist will tell you that to be successful at road cycling, you need to build up your weekly mileage to develop a good endurance base. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
Any professional cyclist will tell you that to be successful at road cycling, you need to build up your weekly mileage to develop a good endurance base. Read the first page
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Burke, a well known name among cyclists, gives very detailed and sometimes complicated advice about how to train, how to create a training schedule for various goals, how and why to make a training diary, etc. Readers should be aware that his advice is aimed at the very serious cyclist, and his training schedules range from those for serious collegiate cyclists (~15hrs/week) to professionals (~25+ hrs/week). His advice is sound, but it may be more than most people really need. His peak mileage (feb) is 2000miles--that's 500 miles per week!
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I found this book packed full of no nonsense information. It does not write 20 pages where one would do. I found it uncomplicated and straightforward. I would recommend this book very highly. This book for me stands head and shoulders above all the other training books I have read.
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Very detailed, I found "serious cycling" easy and enjoyable to read. Ideal for the self - coached athlete, it helps personalize your cycling program depending on your present abilities. While reading you find that there is much more to training and becoming a better rider then you first thought, but it puts the "why" into training in addition to the "how" giving a better understanding and appreciation with what changes your body must undergo to be a better cyclist.
Periodization, training modes, keeping diaries and more... The nutrition section I found to be a little "old school" but, nevertheless, interesting and backed by studies. This information is aimed at the "serious cyclist" and may be too much for someone not willing to put forth the 15+ hours a week.
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Serious book for erious cyclists
Explains quite scientifically, good book to help you understand how your body works. DEtailed, scientific information. Definitely a good buy.
Published 20 months ago by alice
Top-level advice, in plain words
This is an excellent book for the average cyclist who's interested in going further, faster, or better. Read more
Published on 15 May 2006 by Mr. Paul Greenhalgh
a terrible, terrible book
Very dissapointing.
First of all, this book was not written by chris Charmichael as the title suggests. Read more
First of all, this book was not written by chris Charmichael as the title suggests. Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2006 by Mr. O. Rotem
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