The Cycling Bible: The cyclists guide to technical, physical and mental trainin [Paperback]

The Cycling Bible by renowned cycling author and journalist Chris Sidwells is a comprehensive guide to help you get the most out of cycling, whether you go road cycling, gravel riding, mountain biking or enjoy any other kind of two-wheeled fun.Based on the authors extensive experience and research, this book collates the knowledge you will need to specifically train for the technical, physical and mental aspects of cycling training. It includes riding positions, strength and conditioning, endurance training, the psychological side of training, tailoring nutrition to your goals and bringing it all together to create your own training plan. It also deals with choosing the right bike for you, making essential safety checks and carrying out maintenance.Extensively illustrated and packed full of action photos, The Cycling Bible will help and motivate you to improve and develop as a cyclist and find even more joy in this fantastic sport.The Cycling Bible by renowned cycling author and journalist Chris Sidwells is a comprehensive guide to help you get the most out of cycling. Extensively illustrated and packed full of action photos, this collates the knowledge you will need to train for the technical, physical and mental aspects of cycling training.Introduction CHAPTER 1 A MANIFESTO FOR CYCLING CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED Buying the bike Buying second-hand Additional kit What to wear Extras to consider CHAPTER 3 THE WORLD OF CYCLING Cycling disciplines Road cycling Off-road cycling Ebikes CHAPTER 4 BIKE FIT, RIDING POSITION Fitting your bike to you Riding position Essential skills CHAPTER 5 PERFORMANCE SKILLS AND TECHNIQUE Technique Performance Off-road performance skills The importance of aerodynamics CHAPTER 6 FITNESS: GENERAL PHYSICAL PREPAREDNESS Cycling fitness Strength and conditioning A word for over-forties Diaphragm breathing Repetitions and progression The Cycling Bibles strength and conditioning session Running for cyclists CHAPTER 7 FITNESS: SPECIFIC TRAINING FlÃI