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Book Synopsis''I am blown away by the level of detail Phil Cavell brings to his work.'' Elinor Barker MBE, multiple world champion and Olympic gold medallist
''The Midlife Cyclist is a triumph'' Cycling Plus''An amazing accomplishment... a simple-to-understand précis of your midlife as a cyclist you won''t want to put it down.'' Phil Liggett, TV cycling commentator
''Phil is eminently qualified to write The Midlife Cyclist. Well, he is certainly old enough.'' Fabian Cancellara, Tour de France rider and two-time Olympic champion
Renowned cycling biomechanics pioneer, Phil Cavell, explores the growing trend of middle-aged and older cyclists seeking to achieve high-level performance. Using contributions from leading coaches, ex-professionals and pro-team doctors, he produces the ultimate manifesto for mature riders who want to stay healthy, avoid injury and maximise their achievement levels.Time''s arrow traditionally plots an incremental path
Trade ReviewA must-read... this brilliant book shows you that getting older doesn't mean getting slower! -- Alan Murchison, The Cycling chef and masters cycling champion
Phil is eminently qualified to write
The Midlife Cyclist. Well, he is certainly old enough. -- Fabian Cancellara, Tour de France rider and two-time Olympic champion
A road-map for the mature cyclist * Cycling News *
Phil's book can help you be as good today as you always said you were -- Carlton Kirby, Eurosport commentator
I am blown away by the level of detail Phil Cavell brings to his work -- Elinor Barker MBE, multiple world champion and Olympic gold medallist
An amazing accomplishment... a simple-to-understand précis of your midlife as a cyclist – you won't want to put it down. -- Phil Liggett, TV cycling commentator
I’m determined to grow old gracefully in lycra, and Phil Cavell has been helping me to do it successfully for years. -- Gary Kemp
The Midlife Cyclist is entertaining, insightful, well-researched and vital reading for all youngsters over forty who have a love affair with the bike. -- Norman Foster
A must for the older athlete, it's motivated me to train harder again. -- Sir Rocco Forte
The Midlife Cyclist is a triumph * Cycling Plus *
Are you middle-aged? Are you slower than you used to be, more tired? Read this book. It will help you. * The Cycling Independent *
Table of ContentsPrologue Introduction 1 The Ageing Cyclist – Growing Old Disgracefully 2 It Is About the Bike 3 Will I Die? 4 Midlife Performance – Too Late For Speed? 5 Bikes, Bike Fit and Biomechanics 6 Bike, What Bike? 7 Food for Sport 8 The Mindful Cyclist
Epilogue Midlife Cyclists: Case Studies
