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    Road Racing & Technique PDF Print E-mail

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    Road Racing  - Technique & Training was the first book in English to bring you the training methods of a top European professional rider — Bernard Hinault.  Some have called him "the greatest cyclist that ever lived."  In addition to winning the Tour de France five times, Hinault  won the Tours of Spain and Italy, the world championships, the Coors Classic, and scores of other events.  Claude Genzling is an international authority on the technical aspects of the sport and has written for many European cycling publications.

    In a lively and readable style they discuss equipment, position, skills, tactics, training, and the medical aspects of road racing. Included is information that,once was known only by specialists and professional team coaches. You'll learn not just what to do but why. The detailed explanations are illustrated with real-life experiences of past and present champions.  We only have a few copies left and they are scuffed. 

    The book is 208 pages and filled with photos, drawings, and charts.  The photos may be old but the information is timeless.  The price is $17.95 but now available for $14.36. Order one of the last copies today.

    In Road Racing, readers learn specifics on :

    • what to eat during a race
    • the importance of willpower
    • where to ride in the pack and when to attack
    • how to use your opponent to help you win
    • how to adapt your gears to your fitness level
    • three methods of climbing
    • how to develop an efficient pedal stroke
    • setting up your bike for comfort and efficiency

    PLUS, there's a section on bike maintenance by Hinault's mechanic, and a chapter on prevention and treatment of cycling injuries by two sports physicians.

    This classic book is out of print and we have only a few slightly scuffed copies left.   Order today.

     
    Bicycle Road Racing PDF Print E-mail

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    Bicycle Road Racing - Complete Program For Training and Competition has been one of Vitesse Press’s steady sellers for years.  This classic book is on the bookshelf of most serious cyclists.   It is now out of print and only a few copies remain in stock.  Order now before they’re all gone.


    Edward Borysewicz ("Eddy B") is famous in U.S. cycling circles.  As the national coaching director, he led the United States cycling team to an unprecedented nine Olympic medals in the 1984 games.  This book has the complete road racing program he used.  You too can benefit from the same instruction he has given to America's best riders.

    "Read it carefully and learn it well," says Coach Borysewicz, "and if you stick with the program year by year, I can promise you one thing: You will reach your potential as a bicycle racer."

    The book is 8-1/2" by 11" with 288 pages and over 100 photographs and illustrations.  The price is $24.95 but reduced now to $19.96.  Order here. 

     

    In Bicycle Road Racing, you’ll learn:

    • Why riding position is crucial to success and how to improve yours
    • How to stay in top shape by eating right and avoiding injuries
    • What equipment and clothing works best
    • Specific workouts -- indoor and outdoor -- for three stages of the preseason period


    Coach Borysewicz reveals the tactics that win. He tells you exactly how to modify your training to reach a high-performance peak for major races throughout the season.  Included is advice on:

    • Race strategy to help you make the most of your abilities
    • Physical and psychological demands of competition and how to meet them
    • Adapting your equipment to each event

    Bicycle Road Racing is the most comprehensive training manual for the road cyclist published in the U.S.  It is based on a proven program for success.  The photos may be dated but the advice on training and tactics are as pertinent in 2009 as they were when written.  Learn from the master.  Order Bicycle Road Racing today.