Serious About Cycling

For those wanting to move up a gear, this practical guide to cycling techniques and training exercises will help them to get better and fitter. The book gives full information on how to improve such vital techniques as pedalling, cornering, hill climbing and riding in wet weather as well as providing expert race advice on paceline training, chasing a pack and postrace recovery.
Both mental and physical fitness are covered and a section on nutrition will guide readers to the correct foods to fuel the body. The chapter on crosstraining and general fitness gives a list of exercises for each muscle group accompanied by clear anatomical drawings. Training programmes are aimed at a range of fitness levels and abilities to improve stamina, strength and technique.