Elite Performance: Cycling is the first in a new series of Elite Performance titles aimed at aspiring recreational athletes who typically train & compete at club level & above. The book is aimed at long-distance cyclists with specific reference to sportive riding
- well-known sportives include the Etape du Tour which covers one day of a mountain section from the professional Tour de France & attracts over 3 000 competitors each year from the UK alone. The increased use of lab-based sports testing in recent years has considerably raised awareness of the impact of sports science on training & performance & many coaches trainers & athletes are looking for more information & guidance on how to apply this knowledge to their own training. This approach is at the heart of the Elite Performance: Cycling which

Includes:: structuring a training programme training phases goal-setting physiological assessment principles of heart rate training power creation & output different levels of training & how & when to use them nutrition rest & recovery tapering & over-training. There is also a section on race day preparations & planning. With a practical full-colour design & packed with stunning colour photography Elite Performance: Cycling is an indispensable companion for the long-distance rider.


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This is a definitive guide to the high-speed high-adrenaline sport of cycle racing: essential reading for beginners & experienced racers. This title is packed with practical advice on bike selection refuelling & different types of racing. It

Includes:: tailored training programmes & step-by-step features on key skills & in-it-to-win-it racing strategies. It also

Includes:: a guide to the world's top road off-road & track races with profiles of champions & the lowdown on famous competitions. It contains over 200 photos that evoke the thrills of the race as well as offering helpful guidance on riding positions & key manoeuvres. Among the most challenging sports in the world competitive cycling is a high-speed high-adrenaline experience & this book is the essential handbook for novices & more accomplished racers alike. Complete with detailed sections on road off-road & track racing this book will guide you through every different type of racing from the intensity of time-trialling to the unique challenges of cyclo-cross & triathalon. Advice on bike selection for each style of racing is included with step-by-step instructions to teach you essential skills & strategies to get ahead of the pack. All the great races are covered with information on the different stages of each & profiles of champions. To help you on your way to racing success tailored training programmes & specialized drills are provided so you can reach top-level fitness.



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Lonely Planet Knows France. Idyllic countryside rides along tranquil canals dramatic coastal routes atop rugged sea cliffs demanding alpine climbs
- France offers a wealth of great cycling experiences & we have chose the cr me de la cr me " for every interest & ability level. Whether you want a gourmands tour through vineyard & farmland or to conquer the principal climbs of the Tour de France in the High Alps this guide gives you the best of France on two wheels. In This Guide: Everything you need to know to get prepared Bike maintenance tips to keep you on the road Comprehensive listings for sleeping eating & facilities along the way"
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Cycling in Sussex" is the third title in Vertebrate Publishings " Off Road Trails & Quiet Lanes" series of family & leisure cycling guidebooks. 20 rides between 4km & 28km explore the quiet lanes & off-road trails of one of the most beautiful counties in the UK. Written by local family cyclists the rides are clearly described using step-by-step instructions & feature original maps route profiles & local area information. The book is illustrated with inspirational & inviting photography of the rides & the local areas. Together with information about local railway & seafront trails the authors have also put together a selection of rides specifically designed for families based on their own personal experiences with their children." ...

A guidebook to nine of the most picturesque cycling routes through the Alps of south-east France. The nine tours
- eight circuits
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More & more of us are turning to cycling whether as an inexpensive healthy & environmentally friendly means of getting to work or school or as a way of exploring Britains towns cities & countryside. More than 75% of UK residents live within two miles of the National Cycle Network & a continuous programme of development led by Sustrans means it is growing all the time. This exciting publishing partnership brings together the expertise of two of Britains great pioneering transport organisations to create a fantastic new series of seven regional guides. With clearly marked maps recommended rides & details of what to see the Cycling in...series provides all the information you need to discover the best of Britain with the wind in your hair up close & personal without spending a fortune on fuel. ...

More & more of us are turning to cycling whether as an inexpensive healthy & environmentally friendly means of getting to work or school or as a way of exploring Britain's towns cities & countryside. More than 75 per cent of UK residents live within two miles of the National Cycle Network & a continuous program of development led by Sustrans (the UK's leading sustainable transport charity) means it is growing all the time. Cycling in the UK" is the official guide to the National Cycle Network bringing together the expertise of two of Britain's great pioneering transport organizations (The AA & Sustrans) to create this comprehensive cycling guide. This updated guide contains all the essential information for planning a cycling trip in Britain
- practical advice on what to take difficulty rating & where to stop along the way plus expert advice on practical issues such as what to wear & how to stay safe on your bike as well as tips on basic maintenance. With clearly marked maps recommended rides details of what to see & superb photography " Cycling in the UK" provides all the information you need to see the best of Britain from the best seat in the house."
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Lonely Planet knows New Zealand With some of the worlds most varied & dramatic landscapes New Zealand is a cyclists dream. From the lush semi-tropical bush & geothermal wonders of the North Island to the glaciers & icy-blue rivers of the South weve chosen rides for every interest & ability level. Whether you want pleasant rural riding on narrow winding lanes great off-road routes or strenuous rides through the most spectacular landscapes this guide gives you the best of New Zealand on two wheels. In This Guide: Everything you need to know to get prepared Bike maintenance tips to keep you on the road Comprehensive listings for sleeping eating & facilities along the way ...

Cycling in Northern France" is a spiral bound guidebook together with a waterproof folded map
- bundled together in a plastic folder.
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With spaces to keep track of where you have ridden how far you went & what you saw Cycling Notes is a must have for any keen bike rider. Whether your bike is a lightweight racer a sturdy mountain bike or a comfortable cruiser it travels hundreds of miles every year. Be it rural touring club sportives or city commuting it is a witness to every stunning vista endurance-testing climb & high-speed decent. & where better to record these memories of life in the saddle than in this specially designed journal? Alongside enough pages to record the events of thousands of miles on road the journal contains: pages to keep a tour diary plus blank pages for sketching routes & climb profiles; specially designed training pages to record the distances you have covered & the times you achieved; plastic sleeve for storing maps & documents; list pages where you can check off your equipment & supplies needed for a cycle tour. ...