Cycling : from beginner to champion
Clifford, Tim2011
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This training book is the perfect introduction to the Olympic cycling events and will prove an indispensible guide for both the keen beginner and club cyclist
Main title:
Cycling : from beginner to champion / by Tim Clifford
Author:
Imprint:
London Carlton c2011
Collation:
128 p. colour illustrations
Contents:
The basics: Cycling at the Olympic Games -- Getting started -- Cycling clubs -- The bike: The bicycle - a brief history -- Anatomy of a track bike -- Anatomy of a road bike -- Anatomy of a time trial bike -- Anatomy of a mountain bike -- Anatomy of a BMX bike -- Bike fit and setup -- Clothing and accessories -- Basic maintenance -- Basic riding: Pedalling -- Gearing -- Riding in a group -- Training: What do you want to achieve? -- The body in training -- Training safely -- Training plans and diaries -- Measuring performance -- Measuring performance using equipment -- Training in zones -- Diet and hydration -- Pre-ride stretching -- Post-ride stretching -- Pilates exercises -- Training troubleshooting -- Cycling disciplines in detail: Track racing -- The velodrome -- Track training tips and tactics -- Track techniques explained -- Road racing -- Races on the open roads -- Road racing techniques and tactics -- Time trialling -- Time trial techniques and training -- Mountain biking -- Mountain bike techniques explained -- Mountain bike training -- BMX -- The BMX track -- BMX track techniques and training -- The big day: Race day -- Finding out more
ISBN:
9781847326966 (pbk)
Dewey class:
796.62 CYC
Local class:
796.62
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
16791
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys | Nonfiction | 796.62 CYC | Available |