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Bicycling Magazine's Complete Book of Road Cycling Skills: Your Guide to Riding Faster, Stronger, Longer, and Safer

by Ed Pavelka

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Publisher 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 Author

Ed 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.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780875964867
Subtitle:
Your Guide to Riding Faster, Stronger, Longer, and Safer
Editor:
Pavelka, Ed; The Editors of Bicycling Magazine
Editor:
Pavelka, Ed
Author:
Bicycling Magazine
Author:
The Editors of Bicycling Magazine
Author:
Hewitt, Ben
Editor:
Bicycling Magazine
Publisher:
Rodale Books
Location:
Emmaus, Pa. :
Subject:
Training
Subject:
Cycling
Subject:
Bicycle racing
Subject:
Bicycle racing -- Training.
Subject:
Cycling - General
Subject:
Sports and Fitness-Bicycling General
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Trade Paperback
Series Volume:
no. 567
Publication Date:
19980115
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
26 photographs; 76 illustrations
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
9.00x6.00x.60 in. .67 lbs.

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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

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