Road Racing: Technique and Training [Paperback]

Bernard Hinault (Author), Claude Genzling (Author)

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Vitesse Pr; 1ST edition (June 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0941950131
• ISBN-13: 978-0941950138
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,575,024 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic book by a 5-time Tour De France winner, May 29, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Road Racing: Technique and Training (Paperback)

I read this book for the first time over 10 years ago, and it remains a classic. In my capacity as a cycling coach, I find occasion to recommend this book to everyone I work with.

It contains the latest information for it's time (1980's era) and much of it is timeless. It is a perfect compliment to Bernard Hinault's seemingly mercurial temperament to show the amount of thought he put into his preparation. He used the best training programs available, and the best trainers available to him in the twilight of his career and delivers that information in a clear, pointed way.

One can not help but be impressed by the amount and variety of information here. Everything from gear charts for cyclotourists to saddle height formulas are in this book, and even in 1998 serve as a good starting point for anyone interested in proper fitting to the bicycle.

Bernard Hinault used to call himself, in his typically French way, "An artist of the bicycle." He was, in fact, the second greatest cyclist that has ever lived. The way in which he would mentally dominate his opposition in races was impressive, and could give the impression that he won races on willpower alone. This is simply not the case, as you will see from the book. In this book, you get to see the tools the 'artist' used to paint his canvas.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Read this book and win, September 25, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Road Racing: Technique and Training (Paperback)

This book is not for the person who wants to get a step by step guide for winning. If you want detailed diets and sprint info read Greg Lemonds book. The Eddy B. Book is next. For a REAL deatiled list of how to find Dave Scott's "Triathalon Training" - He is TOO detailed.

Who is this for? This is for the person who knows all the training basics and can keep up with the pack. Bernard tells the reader that there is no 'formula' or plan. One must create as one rides. Improvisation is the key to his style. However, he has rules to follow that teach one how to use creativity.

His main Rule: Have Fun and Enjoy. When the joy is gone then leave. It is only a ride or a race. It is not life. It does not define who you are.

His best use of tools: Riding old MTBs to learn handling skills and to have fun in the woods. (When was the last time you just putted around the woods at 2mph just playing with runts and wheelies?)