Serious Cycling - 2nd Edition

Serious Cycling - 2nd Edition
by Edmund R. Burke

Serious Cycling - 2nd Edition
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Author: Edmund R. Burke
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2002-02-12
ISBN: 073604129X
Number of pages: 304
Publisher: Human Kinetics

Book Reviews of Serious Cycling - 2nd Edition

Book Review: Decent. Needs more training info
Summary: 3 Stars

I thought this book lacked training progression info. That is how to progress your LT intervals, your VO2 intervals etc... what time of the year to begin training, how long to train? what about crash cycles, when to do them?

I felt alot of topics were without citations, and others were with a great deal of citations.

When I buy a book on serious cycling I want to know how to progress my training, not just the details of training. I want to know the relationship between volume and intensity and how this changes as the year goes on (more volume in base vs more intenisty in build, but how much?)

To me, this is another one of the 20 or so books that are just there to make some quick cash and build their coaching services.

I made hte mistake of going with Carmicheal's associates for a few months, Hunter Allen for nearly a year, and one of Joe Friel's associates for a few motnhs. This mistake was made after reading each of their books. None of them made me gain any good numbers, it was when I found a local passionate coach that I actually started seeing numbers and getting invites to the races I wanted.

Summary of Serious Cycling - 2nd Edition


Ride faster and more efficiently with Serious Cycling. Exercise scientists have unearthed a wealth of information that cyclists can use to improve their performance. However, most cyclists have never had access to this great body of knowledge.

Now you do. Serious Cycling bridges the gap between scientific observation and cycling performance. It takes the latest scientific data on physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, injury prevention and recovery, and training, and translates it into practical applications that will have an immediate impact on your personal training program. Written by one of cycling's top experts, this book will help you build endurance, increase lactate threshold, and enhance cycling strength and power.

Two-time U.S. Olympic team staff member Ed Burke has combined physiological training principles and real-world experiences to make Serious Cycling the reference that no elite cyclist should be without. The training methods and techniques he presents are what the top cyclists use. You'll learn how to

- use power meters and heart rate monitors to gauge what is happening in your body while you work out;
- prevent injuries and illness, even during periods of hard training and racing;
- use proper nutrition and cutting-edge supplementation strategies to train harder and recover more effectively;
- make your body and your bike work with?not against?each other,
- get the best, most current information on proper positioning and cycling biomechanics; and
- apply effective tactics and race strategies to ensure your success in time trials, road races, and criteriums.

Whether you're a competitor, a club member, or a weekend century rider, Serious Cycling will give you the know-how?and the means to apply it?so that you can reach your full potential.

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