Description
Book SynopsisThe Cycling Bible by renowned cycling author and journalist Chris Sidwells is a comprehensive guide to help you get the most out of cycling, whether you go road cycling, gravel riding, mountain biking or enjoy any other kind of two-wheeled fun.
Based on the author’s extensive experience and research, this book collates the knowledge you will need to specifically train for the technical, physical and mental aspects of cycling training. It includes riding positions, strength and conditioning, endurance training, the psychological side of training, tailoring nutrition to your goals and bringing it all together to create your own training plan. It also deals with choosing the right bike for you, making essential safety checks and carrying out maintenance.
Extensively illustrated and packed full of action photos, The Cycling Bible will help and motivate you to improve and develop as a cyclist and find even more joy in this fantastic sport.
Table of ContentsIntroductionCHAPTER 1 A MANIFESTO FOR CYCLINGCHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTEDBuying the bikeBuying second-handAdditional kitWhat to wearExtras to considerCHAPTER 3 THE WORLD OF CYCLINGCycling disciplinesRoad cyclingOff-road cyclingEbikesCHAPTER 4 BIKE FIT, RIDING POSITION Fitting your bike to youRiding positionEssential skillsCHAPTER 5 PERFORMANCE SKILLS AND TECHNIQUETechniquePerformanceOff-road performance skillsThe importance of aerodynamicsCHAPTER 6 FITNESS: GENERAL PHYSICAL PREPAREDNESSCycling fitnessStrength and conditioningA word for over-fortiesDiaphragm breathingRepetitions and progressionThe Cycling Bible’s strength and conditioning sessionRunning for cyclistsCHAPTER 7 FITNESS: SPECIFIC TRAINING FOR CYCLINGSpecific areas of cycling trainingPerformance capacitiesSpecific training sessionsCHAPTER 8 CREATING YOUR OWN TRAINING PLANSetting yourself up for successTraining for cyclosportivesUltra-endurance trainingTraining for road racesTraining for time trialsTraining for cyclo-crossTraining for cross-country, mountain bike and gravel racesOther disciplinesCHAPTER 9 EFFECTIVE NUTRITIONThe basicsEating before, during and after trainingFood supplementsLosing weightCHAPTER 10 TRAINING THE MINDThe psychology of performanceCHAPTER 11 BIKE CARE AND MAINTENANCEBasic bike checksMaintenanceGlossary
