Description
Book SynopsisWhether you are a beginner cyclist looking to build fitness for your first event or an experienced rider seeking to improve race performance, this book will tell you everything you need to know about training and competing at your best. Packed with tips and advice from leading cyclists and team coaches.
Table of ContentsChapter 1: General introduction to trainingGeneral adviceEssential training and fitness issuesChapter 2: Components of fitnessChapter 3: The training essentialsTraining componentsTraining methodsTraining devicesChapter 4: Training in more detail, stepping up a gearTraining zonesTraining phasesTraining cyclesOrganising your trainingChapter 5: Cycling efficiencyChapter 6: Cycling and healthNutritionHealthHygiene, injury and injury managementStretching PractitionersChapter 7: Specialised training and techniqueRoad racingTime trialsTrack generalTrack enduranceTrack sprintMountain bikeCyclo-crossChallenge rides and enduros(All will include novices, juniors, women and veterans.)Chapter 8: Skills and techniquesSkillsPsychology.
