Cycle Racing: How to Train, Race and Win

by William Fotheringham

A practical and detailed reference. Using bright, colorful photographs and non-technical text, this book examines every aspect of competition cycling. It features everything racers need to know about their sport's equipment, fitness, training, nutrition, the mental game, event rules, winning strategies and much more. All the information is geared to the specific facets of these sports. The cycle racing sports profiled The training and fitness regimens are detailed and specific to each sport. Quick reference charts list interval programs for developing explosive power, aerobic power, intensity threshold, lactic acid tolerance and muscle power. Also covered are treating joint and soft tissue injuries, common problems and self-help, safety equipment and stretching. Packed with the latest and most practical advice, Cycle Racing will help aspiring participants get a solid start in all types of cycling competition.

160 pages, Paperback

Published November 6, 2004