Bicycling complete book of road cycling skills : your guide to riding faster, stronger, longer, and safer
Sumner, Jason2016
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CYCLING. "Bicycling Complete Book of Road Cycling Skills" is a comprehensive guide to road cycling skills and safety from the most trusted name in cycling, "Bicycling" magazine. This completely revised edition includes contemporary expert sources, fresh photography, and cutting-edge information on cycling technology, nutrition and supplementation, training, riding techniques, safety, and performance. It also features advice on riding in various weather conditions, at certain times of the year, and on various types of roads."Bicycling Complete Book of Road Cycling Skills "also includes specific workouts, bike-selection advice, apparel suggestions, nutrition information, and an entire chapter on medical concerns. Backed by the authority of the most trusted name in cycling, this is a book no road cyclist should be without.
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Edition:
Revised and updated 2nd edition.
Imprint:
New York : Rodale, 2016.©2016.
Collation:
xi, 212 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Notes:
Includes index.
Contents:
Machine generated contents note: pt. ONE GETTING STARTED -- ch. 1 Basics of Buying a Bike -- ch. 2 Fine-Tuning Your On-Bike Position -- ch. 3 How to Hold Your Handlebars -- ch. 4 How to Dress for Any Weather -- pt. TWO SKILL BUILDING 101 -- ch. 5 Finding Your Flow in Traffic -- ch. 6 Smooth Spinning -- ch. 7 Braking Technique -- ch. 8 Improve Your Cornering Technique -- ch. 9 How to Descend Like a Pro -- ch. 10 How to Ride Safely in a Group -- pt. THREE HOW TO SAFELY COMMUTE BY BIKE -- ch. 11 Safe City Cycling -- ch. 12 Street Smarts -- ch. 13 Riding at Night -- ch. 14 Dealing with Intersections -- ch. 15 Evasive Maneuvers -- ch. 16 Critical Survival Skills -- pt. FOUR ESSENTIAL BICYCLE MAINTENANCE -- ch. 17 Basic Pre-Ride Checkup -- ch. 18 Spring Bike Prep -- pt. FIVE TRAINING ON AND OFF THE BIKE -- ch. 19 Basic Body Mechanics Explained -- ch. 20 Tips for Getting Faster -- ch. 21 The Benefits of Training with Power -- ch. 22 Determining Your Max Heart Rate --Contents note continued: ch. 23 Interval Training -- ch. 24 Doing a Training Camp -- ch. 25 Tips for Training Indoors -- ch. 26 Losing Weight -- ch. 27 Weight Training -- ch. 28 Getting Ready for Your First Century Ride -- pt. SIX FUELING YOUR RIDE -- ch. 29 Hydrate or Die -- ch. 30 How to Find the Right Hydration Product for You -- ch. 31 Basic Nutrition Tips -- ch. 32 Convenience-Store Calories -- ch. 33 10 Key Fueling Facts and Tips -- ch. 34 Recovery Is Key -- pt. SEVEN SKILL BUILDING 201 -- ch. 35 Advanced Climbing Techniques -- ch. 36 The Art of the Rotating Paceline -- ch. 37 Training the Brain -- ch. 38 Dealing with Fear -- ch. 39 Cross-Training -- ch. 40 Dressing for the Cold -- ch. 41 Riding in the Rain -- ch. 42 Tips for Riding during the Winter -- pt. EIGHT RACING AND RIDING FAST -- ch. 43 Get Aero, Go Faster -- ch. 44 Mastering the Art of the Sprint -- ch. 45 Rest Makes You Stronger -- ch. 46 The Cadence Question -- ch. 47 Dealing with Knee Pain --Contents note continued: ch. 48 Investigation of Overtraining.
ISBN:
9781623364953 (paperback)
Dewey class:
796.6
Language:
English
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BRN:
353130
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys | Nonfiction | 796.6 BIC | Available |