Written for the experienced road cyclist, this illustrated book shows team riders how to ride in a race, explains the importance of position, and discusses individual and team racing tactics. Each type of road race — one-days, stage races, criteriums — is covered, along with the technical riding skills and mental strategies needed to succeed. Also included is information on handling prologues, recovering from a crash or flat tire, resting during a race, and evaluating the competition.
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This book is perfect for beginner cyclist, amateur competitors, intermediate competitors and anyone that wants to truly enjoy watching cycling. I've raced amateur and watched hundreds of hours of cycling, once I read this book I realized I was missing allot! No doubt this book will quickly become a 'must have' for anyone serious about cycling.
The author does a fantastic job describing advanced techniques. I own 12+ cycling books and some are practically Chinese, not this book. Very easy to read and understand while conveying a complicated topic. Great Stuff!!!
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Fun, Technical Reading,
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I am a newcomer to this world of cycling and now experiencing a side of life that is fun and exciting. This book was given to me by a good friend who is an avid biker as a way to expand my knowledge of the racing world. I thought I would be bored out of my mind with all the technical language but I surprisingly understood alot of it, given my limited experience. I found it easy to read, helpful, informative and definitely entertaining. Mr. Prehn has done a terrific job in reaching a very wide audience.
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DON'T BUY THIS BOOK!!!!!,
By Laurent Fignon "Larry" (Corvallis, OR) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Racing Tactics for Cyclists (Paperback)
Since reading this book is likely to make you a more competitive racer, I can hardly suggest that you read it. Afterall, that would be like giving myself a flat, or forgetting to put my rear wheel on before I lined up against you. I want to win just as much as you, so stay away from this book and all its excellent information. There are few books like this available for racing cyclists, thankfully.
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"Do you ever wonder why some racers always seem to make it into the winning breaks and others, despite their strength and speed, rarely make it?" Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
winning breakaway, designated sprinter, successful breakaways, pace line, lead echelon, field sprint, team time trial, bike handling skills, last rider, training diary, stage race, final sprint, pedal stroke, lead rider, race situation, bicycle racing, other racers, bike racing Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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winning breakaway, designated sprinter, successful breakaways, pace line, lead echelon, field sprint, team time trial, bike handling skills, last rider, training diary, stage race, final sprint, pedal stroke, lead rider, race situation, bicycle racing, other racers, bike racing Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Coors Classic, Tom Broznowski, Allesandro Petacchi, Ron Kiefel New!
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- Tour Fever: The Armchair Cyclist's Guide to the Tour de France by J. P. Partland in Back Matter
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