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Bicycling Magazine's Complete Book of Road Cycling Skills: Your Guide to Riding Faster, Stronger, Longer, and Saferby Ed Pavelka
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Bicycling Magazine's Complete Book of Road Cycling Skills Take your road cycling to the next level with the newest techniques, equipment, and skills from the leading magazine in the sport. Check out how to: * Ensure your bike is in tip-top shape in 8 easy steps * Boost your efficiency with smooth pedaling and proper form * Brake without wasting speed or wiping out * Ride safely in wet, cold, and hot weather * Convert your mountain bike for the road * Master the skills of riding in traffic * Get long-distance secrets from the Race Across America record-holder * Train indoors with these 5 workouts * Prevent saddle sores, numbness, and knee pain * Motivate yourself to train harder * Discover the world of recumbents and tandems * Sprint like a champion * Attack hills for maximum fitness "In this book are all the basic techniques and skills we use in pro road racing, translated for fast recreational riders."--Ron Kiefel, former pro cyclist "Bicycling magazine has assembled the most comprehensive book about road cycling in recent years. Everything you need to know about this wonderful sport is clearly presented and easy to put to use."--Alex Stieda, first North American to lead the Tour de France "Cycling is a sport to be enjoyed for a lifetime. Learn from the experts, test your limits, then go explore the world."--Karen Kurreck, former world time trial champion Synopsis:Provides advice on equipment and skills, including tips on how to prevent injury and convert a mountain bike into a road bike. Synopsis:Bicycling Magazine's Complete Book of Road Cycling Skills Take your road cycling to the next level with the newest techniques, equipment, and skills from the leading magazine in the sport. Check out how to: * Ensure your bike is in tip-top shape in 8 easy steps * Boost your efficiency with smooth pedaling and proper form * Brake without wasting speed or wiping out * Ride safely in wet, cold, and hot weather * Convert your mountain bike for the road * Master the skills of riding in traffic * Get long-distance secrets from the Race Across America record-holder * Train indoors with these 5 workouts * Prevent saddle sores, numbness, and knee pain * Motivate yourself to train harder * Discover the world of recumbents and tandems * Sprint like a champion * Attack hills for maximum fitness "In this book are all the basic techniques and skills we use in pro road racing, translated for fast recreational riders."--Ron Kiefel, former pro cyclist "Bicycling magazine has assembled the most comprehensive book about road cycling in recent years. Everything you need to know about this wonderful sport is clearly presented and easy to put to use."--Alex Stieda, first North American to lead the Tour de France "Cycling is a sport to be enjoyed for a lifetime. Learn from the experts, test your limits, then go explore the world."--Karen Kurreck, former world time trial champion About the AuthorEd Pavelka is the former executive director of Bicycyling Magazine, author of 20 cycling books, and veteran of more than two decades of fun and competitive cycling. He lives in Emmaus, Pennsylvania. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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