Nov
09
2010
Posts Tagged “Racing”
Aug
05
2010
Starting Cycle Road Racing and Time TrialsPosted by Blogmaster in Books (Bicycle Racing), tags: Cycle, Racing, Road, Starting, Time, Trials
Product Description Cycling is an exciting and increasingly popular leisure pursuit and there are many recreational cyclists who would like to take their hobby on to the next stage and enter the competitive world of cycle sport. Unfortunately, many of those who wish to develop their hobby do not know how to go about it and what is involved. Addressing this problem, this clear step-by-step guide covers the way the sport is organized, the types of races that are available, and what equipment is required. All the bike components are discussed as well as how a bicycle is set up and adjusted to match an individual’s physical requirements and maximize power, speed, safety, and comfort. Attention is paid to basic skills, the science behind cycling training, nutrition, and hydration, selecting an appropriate event, planning the training for the race and what to do, and what not to do, on the big day. The approach is realistic yet challenging, and is based on the assumption that many readers will be balancing their sport with a full-time job and family commitments.
Jul
24
2010
American bicycle racingPosted by Blogmaster in Books (Bicycle Racing), tags: American, Bicycle, Racing
Jul
06
2010
Bicycle Motocross RacingPosted by Blogmaster in Books (Bicycle Racing), tags: Bicycle, Motocross, RacingProduct Description
Jul
03
2010
The Bicycle Racing BookPosted by Blogmaster in Books (Bicycle Racing), tags: Bicycle, Book, Racing
Jun
18
2010
Ten Years of Championship Bicycle RacingPosted by Blogmaster in Books (Bicycle Racing), tags: Bicycle, Championship, Racing, Years
Jun
09
2010
Cycle Racing: How to Train, Race and WinPosted by Blogmaster in Books (Bicycle Racing), tags: Cycle, Race, Racing, Train
Product Description 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 are: – Road Racing: From basic skills like learning to ride in a group, cornering and climbing to advanced skills like breaking away, sprinting and team tactics – Time Trials: Complex rules, requirements and equipment. All forms of time trial are explained – beginner, short- and long-distance trials, hill climbs and team trials – Mountain Bike Racing: The fastest-growing area of cycle racing is also one of the toughest. Where to ride, how to find a club, equipment and specifically tailored exercises – Track Racing: Where to find it, how to do it and how to improve – Cyclo-Cross: A running-cycling sport that requires as much conditioning as running a marathon. Features a specific training regimen for tackling this grueling event. 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.
Jun
06
2010
The Sweat of the Gods: Myths and Legends of Bicycle RacingPosted by Blogmaster in Books (Bicycle Racing), tags: Bicycle, Gods, Legends, Myths, Racing, Sweat
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