Distance Cycling
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| Rating | : | 4.90 (799 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0736089241 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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In reality, the main appeal of this book is Donald E. Kersemeier In reality, the main appeal of this book is for the very serious rider although it has much valuable and interesting information for any biker. But at age 75, my "training" is far less rigorous.. Distance Cycling is a fabulous Resource Steve Brown I am writing this review as one who is relatively new to long distance riding. I began seriously in April of 2012, riding the first of the Boston Brevet Series, a 100K ride. While I quickly became hooked, I had no experience with this new way of riding. Over the next few months I worked through the series, successfully completing the 200, 300, 400 and 600K rides. It was . "Distance Cycling" according to George Stransky. I have done Paris-Brest-Paris, finished the Kona Ironman 8 times, and done Team RAAM in 2000. As a cyclist, triathlete, and amateur coach for sundry friends from time to time, READ THIS BOOK for accurate information, effective training tips, sound advise, and a comprehensive, intelligent approach to distance cycling. Author John Hughes has completed RAAM and numerous mul
For 10 years Hughes organized and led supported tours of the West and Southwest. Hughes has coached numerous riders, from people preparing for their first centuries to dozens of top RAAM finishers. He earned his master’s degree in sports medicine from the United States Sports Academy in Daphne, Ala
Before you ride, read this book. Long-time distance cycling great John Hughes, an endurance coach and sport science expert, and coach Dan Kehlenbach team up to cover the sport from every angle. You’ll also learn how to fuel properly before, during, and after events; how to select the best equipment for your ride; how to perform basic roadside maintenance on your bike; and how to avoid the most common injuries in distance cycling. Distance Cycling is a comprehensive guide for planning, training, and competing in long-distance events. Century, brevet, cross-state, ultradistance—there is only one book that covers them all. With Distance Cycling, you will learn how to •select t
Ski Team “With Distance Cycling, Hughes and Kehlenbach have created an important, accessible tool of self-knowledge and empowerment for the motivated endurance cyclist.”Chris Fisher, ForeWord magazine "My good friend, and ultracycling guru, John Hughes, has produced the ultimate book on what a cyclist needs to know when considering a ride of more than 100 miles."Ken Bonner-- Veteran ultracyclist and member of Randonneurs USA, UltraMarathon Cycling Association, and BC Randonneurs Cycling Club "Distance Cycling has great info