Cycling Science

Author: Cheung Stephen S.; Zabala Mikel  

Publisher: Human Kinetics, Inc.‎

Publication year: 2017

E-ISBN: 9781492551331

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9781450497329

Subject: G883 Powerlifting USA (bodybuilding)

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Language: ENG

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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

Part VI: Cycling Health

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

Chapter 33: Warming Up

Chapter 34: Stretching

Part IX: Racing Your Bike

Chapter 35: The Science of Pacing

Chapter 36: Road Racing

Chapter 37: Mountain Biking

Chapter 38: Track Cycling

Chapter 39: BMX

Chapter 40: Ultradistance

References

Index

About the Editors

About the Contributors

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