Description
Authoritative, yet accessible, this guide provides the latest on science and technology from the world’s top cycling coaches and researchers. Comprehensive and cutting edge, coverage includes the rider–machine interface, environmental stressors, health issues, the planning of training programs, racing techniques, and more.
Chapter
Chapter 7: The Science of Bike Fit
Chapter 8: Bike Fit and Body Positioning
Chapter 9: The Aerodynamic Rider
Chapter 10: Pedaling Technique and Technology
Part IV: The Cycling Environment
Chapter 11: Dealing With Heat Stress
Chapter 12: Air Pollution and Cyclists
Chapter 13: Altitude and Hypoxic
Chapter 14: Tackling the Hills
Part V: Nutrition and Ergogenics
Chapter 15: Cycling Nutrition
Chapter 16: Feeding During Cycling
Chapter 17: Hydration Science
Chapter 18: Doping’s Dark Pastand a New Cycling Era
Chapter 19: Epidemiology of Cycling Injuries
Chapter 20: Managing Common Cycling Injuries
Chapter 21: Fatigue and Overtraining
Chapter 22: Recovery Interventions
Part VII: Training Development and Assessment
Chapter 23: Long-Term Athlete Development
Chapter 24: Psychological Strategies for Team Building
Chapter 25: Motivation and Mental Training
Chapter 26: Assessing Cycling Fitness
Chapter 27: Designing Training Programs
Chapter 28: Training Periodization
Chapter 29: Using a Power Meter
Chapter 30: Data Management for Cyclists
Part VIII: Preparing to Race
Chapter 31: Off-the-Bike Training
Chapter 32: Respiratory Training
Part IX: Racing Your Bike
Chapter 35: The Science of Pacing
Chapter 37: Mountain Biking
Chapter 38: Track Cycling
Chapter 40: Ultradistance