Cycling Science

by Stephen Cheung, Mikel Zabala (Editor)

Finally, the authoritative resource that serious cyclists have been waiting for has arrived. The perfect blend of science and application, Cycling Science takes you inside the sport, into the training room and research lab, and onto the course.

A remarkable achievement, Cycling Science features the

• Contributions from 43 top cycling scientists and coaches from around the world

• The latest thinking on the rider-machine interface, including topics such as bike fit, aerodynamics, biomechanics, and pedaling technique

• Information about environmental stressors, including heat, altitude, and air pollution

• A look at health issues such as on-bike and off-bike nutrition, common injuries, fatigue, overtraining, and recovery

• Help in planning training programs, including using a power meter, managing cycling data, off-the-bike training, cycling specific stretching, and mental training

• The latest coaching and racing techniques, including pacing theories, and strategies for road, track, MTB, BMX, and ultra-distance events

In this book, editors and cycling scientists Stephen Cheung, PhD, and Mikel Zabala, PhD, have assembled the latest information for serious cyclists.

Genres: Nonfiction

1065 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2017

Reviews

[Karen Shevchenko · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a book for an experienced bicycle rider. To comprehend some of the topics you need to have a certain understanding and experience.

Positives:
Providing a scientific ground to many cycling related areas could be appreciated by riders who are in the search of improvement.

Negatives:
Some topics lack depth of reviewing and data.
Some research authors refer to may seems a bit outdated.

[Mark Albrecht · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book, but could be more indepth in some cases

[Esther Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great for cyclists and those who are just getting into the sport!