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The Complete Book of Road Cycling & Racing
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By Willard Peveler
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 (18 Reviews)
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McGraw-Hill
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Published:
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December 31, 1969 |
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Kindle Edition
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Pages:
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241
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Ride faster, fitter, smarter, & farther Every road rider has goals. Yours may be to begin racing, to become more competitive, or to win a specific tour. Not interested in racing? Perhaps you want to complete your first century ride, improve your overall fitness, or ride father and faster just for the sheer joy of flying on two wheels. No matter what your goals, The Complete Book of Road Cycling and Racing gives you all the information you need to become a better, more performance-focused cyclist. Written by an accomplished racing coach, cyclist, and exercise physiologist, this book shows you how to: Fit the bike to your body for maximum efficiency and comfort Ride safely in a group Cope with any weather or altitude Maintain your bike Prepare for races of all types Master racing strategies and tactics Train efficiently and stay in peak condition year-round And much more.
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 A great book for new cyclists, September 28, 2008
By A. Takeda
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This is a great book for those just starting to cycle or for those who wish they had a little more knowledge about the basics. Dr. Peveler begins with the bike its components and fitting. Next he illustrates the various types and designs and what it means for the rider. I have never seen a cycling book help the rider with this very important aspect of cycling. More over, there is helpful information on the body and different kinds of trainings - leg speed, strength/hills, endurance. Very readable with sound advice. A large part of the book is devoted to riding skills and communication. So for those who have ever wondered what they should be doing in a group ride look no further, this book will help answer those questions. And what is more Dr. Peveler demonstrates various exercises that will strengthen the rider and increase endurance. I've been telling my training partners about this book, maybe I shouldn't, so I can surprise them with my new skills!
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Fantastic!, October 2, 2008
By S. P. Bowen
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This book is a fantastic read for those just getting their feet wet into the world of cycling. This book covers equipment, maintenance, bike fitting, nutrition, and much more - including group riding etiquette. If you put the skills explained in this book to good use, you will become a better rider. The author uses a very conversational writing style and doesn't put you to sleep with incessant jargon. If you're new to the sport or just need a refresher on a few things, buy this book - you won't be disappointed.
13 of 14 people found the above review helpful.
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An All-In-One Guide To Cycling, November 23, 2008
By Sean P. Weide (Omaha, Neb.)
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Whether you are just getting started in the sport, or you've been riding and racing for 20+ years (like me), this is a tremendous handbook and reference guide to all things cycling.
I found the off-season training and nutrition chapters to be particularly helpful. If you are interested in racing, the racing skills and tactics chapter will quickly bring you up to speed.
Perhaps the best aspect of this book are the photos, which tell the story in many cases themselves. The author has gone to great lengths to find pictures that supplement the text and further explain many of the technical aspects, particularly in the bike maintenance chapter.
If there's a cyclist on your Christmas list this year, I recommend this as a "must purchase."
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 Informative, but many poor explanations, July 11, 2010
By Mike (New York, NY United States)
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I ride fairly regularly and I bought this book in order to get a more in-depth knowledge of the sport. I am also looking to purchase a new road bike and wanted to learn about what's available and what to look for on a bike.
This book has a good amount of information, but the author tends to explain things poorly when a simple diagram or picture would do a much better job. Because of that, I found this book somewhat tedious to read.
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Excellent book!, August 27, 2009
By Magnate
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I've been riding casually my entire life, but when I was ready to take it to the next level and do some serious riding, I bought this book because of the reviews. I am only on page 30 and the book has already paid for itself. I understand how to communicate with the bike shop when discussing different parts of my bike and was able to do a better job than the shop making adjustments. Now, my performance has improved and I'm not getting the same knee injuries I used to for months. I strongly recommend this book for cyclists that are thinking about racing or participating in tours.
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Great book for beginners and those interested in the sciences!, March 4, 2009
By D. Roberts (Western, PA)
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As a fellow exercise scientist, this book covers all of the bases and well! Will starts at the the basics of cycling and covers great ground that will prove beneficial to athletes at many levels. I will be using this book for my beginning wellness and cycling class.
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Complete it is, January 17, 2011
By pistol pete (ohio)
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This book does a fine job of covering pretty much everything you ould need to know to get involved in racing. While you can find entire books that would cover topics devoted to one chapter in this book you will find that Will Peveler gets to the point and doesn't miss the important ideas.
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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Informative, but many poor explanations, July 11, 2010
By Mike (New York, NY United States)
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I ride fairly regularly and I bought this book in order to get a more in-depth knowledge of the sport. I am also looking to purchase a new road bike and wanted to learn about what's available and what to look for on a bike.
This book has a good amount of information, but the author tends to explain things poorly when a simple diagram or picture would do a much better job. Because of that, I found this book somewhat tedious to read.
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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Excellent for new road cyclists, March 29, 2010
By Mateo (Houston, TX)
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I am new to road cycling, and this was the perfect book to get me going. It answers many of the questions I was embarrassed to ask others, and is something I keep referring to as I gain more experience. I recommend it to all new cyclists.
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Excellent book - perfect for those new to road cycling, October 3, 2009
By M. Williams (Panama City, Fl)
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If your looking for a book that not only coverers all aspects of road cycling (buying, maintenance, training, riding skills), but also does it in a clear concise method, then this is the book.
As a mountain biker, who just bought my first road bike, I was looking for any and all the information I could find on road cycling. I have read a few magazines and bought one other book, but it did not give me the all the information that I was looking for. After buying this book, I immediately knew that this was the book I was looking for. I not only read it in a few days, but also have been referring back to it, as I have become a more experienced rider.
Everything is covered: from getting "fitted" riding in the rain, the importance of riding to a 90 cadence, group riding, racing tactics, training, to maintaining your bike. It is all here. Highly recommended.
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 Good Overall Coverage for Road Cycling, November 14, 2009
By Mike Remodeler (Laguna Niguel, CA)
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I enjoy reading this book a few pages at a time before going to bed. I don't see it becoming a reference book, so if you can get one from the local library, it will be just fine.
1 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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 Too basic!, September 26, 2010
By emil
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Worst book ever bought. Way too basic! Went through it all in less than 30 min.
1 of 6 people found the above review helpful.
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Interesting, December 18, 2011
By Flanek
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Very useful book for beginners. Touches all foundations of cycling in a very wide and understandable manner. Doesn't run into specific details regarding trainning but gives a good idea on how to start. Excellent for people under 7 months into the sport. If you have more than this then you may want to pick a book with a little higher level.
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Concise book on road cycling and racing, July 11, 2010
By Otto V. Kruse
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I got back into road biking about 3 years ago to lower my blood pressure and get some stress relief. The last two years I ventured into longer rides (50, 65, 100 miles). I could complete the rides, but was feeling ... well slow, compared with the other riders. This book has taught me more about my bike and some fundamental skills. The best sections in my mind are those on exercise physiology, training, and nutrition. They quickly gave me some clue how to train, and why certain things were needed. Especially good is that the book is quite small and concise. I could read and get a lot of value from it in the first week.
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the complete book of road cycling and racing, April 27, 2012
By sat64@aol.com (San Bernardino, California USA)
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If i had my way this book would be offered with every bike sold to any person buying a bike.
however i would rename it: Opening up the vast world of opportunities for the serious cyclist.
it is well written too.
scotttorbett@yahoo.com
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excellent!, March 27, 2012
By Turlough
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I am only beginning my adventure with cycling and so far I have found this book very helpful. I would recommend this book for all novices as the book is written in an easy to read fashion so learning new things is fun!
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The Complete Book of Road Cycling & Racing, March 5, 2012
By David B. Allen
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I was a long time runner but due to a lifting wrong in the gym suffered a bulging lumbar disc. At the advice of my doctor, I decided to start cycling, something I had never done before and had little to no knowledge of the sport. This book helped me greatly in understanding what I need to know about purchasing a bike, how to get a proper fitting, ideas on training and riding in general. Although it is geared for someone who has greater aspirations that I regarding riding/racing goals, I found the book very informative and well written. I recommend it without hesitation.
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For first timers only, December 5, 2011
By sherpa
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This book is very thin when comes to the subject matter. It is best considered as cliff notes for the beginner. Subject matter is very wide and encompassing, however, it has no depth and barely scratches the surface of the subject matter. If a someone was to read this and believed they were ready to race (assuming they had the fitness level) they would gravely mistaken.
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