The Science of the Tour de France: Training secrets of the world's best cyclists
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| Rating | : | 4.51 (551 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1472921704 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-09-04 |
| Language | : | English |
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If you're looking to find a way of trimming a few seconds from your next outing, read on." - Outdoor Fitness"this book can take you to the next level. It is also full of tips and advice from the professionals themselves on how to improve your cycling performance." - Cycling Weekly"jammed with contributions from the likes of Marcel Kittel, Bauke Mollema and current World Champion Peter Sagan. There's easily applicable advice, and there's fascinating insight about how meticulous the pros' preparations are" - Mr Hyde"In spellbinding detail along with magnificent photography and graphics the author carefully explains what it
. James Witts has a background in sports science, and is a writer for a number of magazines, including Cyclist, New Scientist, BikesEtc, 220 Triathlon, Runner’s World, Men’s Health and GQ
"This is from my first cursory reading: Very insightful" according to Ravi. This is from my first cursory reading: Very insightful. Behind the scenes look at the Top pro cycling teams operations, training, planning. Meanwhile it is informative for the weekend cyclist as well as an amateur rider. It also covers basic exercise physiology.. Excellent Judy S Keep next to you while watching the Tour. Very well done.
Take an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to create a world-class cyclist.James Witts invites you into the world of marginal gains to discover the innovative training techniques, nutrition strategies and cutting-edge gear that are giving today’s elite cyclists the competitive advantage. Also meet the teams’ sports scientists, coaches, nutritionists and chefs, who reveal the pioneering science that separates Contador and Cancellara from the recreational rider.To win the Tour de France takes stamina, speed, strength and science.. Find out why Formula One telemetry is key to more bike s