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Increase speed, power, endurance, and efficiency with
"Cutting-Edge Cycling." You'll learn how to apply the latest in
cycling research, science, and technology to train smarter, ride
longer, and race faster.
Renowned cycling coach Hunter Allen and leading scientist
Stephen Cheung share the most recent biomechanical, physiological,
and technical advances and research, why they matter, and how you
can incorporate them for maximal training and optimal
performance.
From the latest information on periodization, lactate threshold,
and recovery to bike fit, pedaling technique, and cadence,
"Cutting-Edge Cycling "covers every aspect of conditioning,
preparation, and competition in this physically demanding sport.
Additional coverage includes interviews on a broad range of topics:
interpreting lab results, fatigue, monitoring training,
high-intensity training, prevention of and recovery from
overtraining, pacing, power meter quadrant analysis, hydration, and
cooling strategies.
If you're serious about gaining the edge on the competition,
"Cutting-Edge Cycling" is one guide you shouldn't be without.
By winning the 2019 Tour de France, Egan Bernal became the race's
youngest champion in 110 years, and the first from the South
American nation of Colombia. His victory brought decades of
national yearning to fruition. Colombia has long been the only
developing nation contending at cycling's highest level. Yet its
cycling sons are not the products of a rigorous sports system that
spots them in childhood and nurtures them through the ranks to the
pinnacle of globalised sport. They come from harder backgrounds,
that surprise, shock - even, at times, enchant. Colombia Es Pasion!
explores the lives and dreams of each of the nation's leading
cyclists. Theirs are inspiring stories of overcoming poverty and
violence, sickness and corruption, and achieving global sporting
glory. 'Takes you into the heart of both a sport and a country. The
journey is well worth the effort' Sunday Times 'Wonderful' Observer
'Remarkable, a masterpiece' Never Strays Far podcast
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