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by Edmund R. Burke (Author) "Competitive road cycling is more demanding physiologically and psychologically than any sport I know ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 296 pages
  • Publisher: Human Kinetics Europe Ltd (1 Nov 1994)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 087322759X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0873227599
  • Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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This text explains cycling physiology and how it applies to endurance training, tempo (intensity variation) training, speed training and training "periodization" for peaking at important competitions. It also provides information on cross-training alternatives.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars detailed, very serious and technical tome, 24 Dec 1997
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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!
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5.0 out of 5 stars I won't leave home without this one !!!, 3 Jun 1999
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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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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.
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