«Good overall road bike training book»
Like the book. It explains alot of helpful things to the cyclist. I especially like the cheap way to lighten your bike! It also comes with a set of trainer riding programs to get you ready for next season. It explains aerobic and anaerobic training and the difference there is. Also, that you should get a good heart rate monitor and cadence meter for the training programs. I am using these programs this winter and look forward to the benefits. I recommend the book.
[Tuesday, January 08, 2008]
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«A must for those starting racing and for a stationary training guide»
I am new to competitive cycling and have recently started cycling at Veteran level.
I am a family doctor and an avid reader of cycling books and I feel this is one of the best.
The sections of the book do not flow that well and give the impression that the book is probably cobbled together from a selection of the author's other writings: Getting started, training, Stationary training, Racing, Cycling in your head. Don't let that put you off however, this is a good read packed with factual non-faddish and very practical advice in a easily read format.
A lot of room in this book is given for use of a stationary trainer, which may not be for everyone, but if this is what you seek, it's the best stationary trainer resource I've yet found. Worth buying for this section alone. Racing tactics and approach, especially 'cycling in your head' are all very helpful and put together concepts and ideas that aren't found anywhere else. I read this first 18 months ago, and have read plenty since, but I find I remember the sayings of this author more frequently in my training and racing, more so than any other book i've read. The author is prolific in cycling literature but has more recently been releasing ebooks which are available through his website - to my mind less accessible than a 'real' book that you can get from a library or buy and pass on. No doubt he has some more outstanding works in pdf, but I havenn't ventured there. This book is a great resource, I keep going back to it and find it more helpful as I gain more racing experience, for these reasons, 5 stars from me.
[Wednesday, January 10, 2007]
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«A cycling coach»
This is a great book, covers all the needs a cyclist is going to run into as he/she moves to proficiency. There are many of the training drills and ways to improve speed that are discussed and promoted. The adjustment of the bike is always a little formidable but Baker gives enough information where someone with a little mechanical ability can take care of a lot of his own needs.
Nice job Arnie Baker.
[Friday, September 08, 2006]
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