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~ Edmund R. Burke (Author) "Appropriate cycling equipment can save time and energy and increase convenience, comfort, maneuverability, and safety..." (more)
Key Phrases: sea level endurance performance, pedaling pattern, following altitude training, Appl Physiol, Med Sci Sports Exerc, Sports Med (more...)
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”This is a tremendous compendium. Ed Burke has assembled some of the greatest cycling minds of our time and put them to good use.”

Lennard Zinn
Technical editor, VeloNews and Inside Triathlon

"...with discussions ranging from basic equipment selection to the nuances of optimal cycling biomechanics, High-Tech Cycling contains a wealth of information on a variety of topics that will be of immediate interest to cyclists of all levels and abilities."

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"This book provides valuable insights into the dynamics that exist between the cyclist and the machine, and serves as a noteworthy final tribute to Ed Burke and his commitment to cycling science."


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For serious cyclists, cycling coaches, and triathletes, the quest for a technical edge never stops. Led by two-time U.S. Olympic cycling team staff member and renowned cycling author Ed Burke, a world-class collection of cycling scientists reveal the most important, recent advances in the sport.

From heart rate monitors and altitude tents to power hubs, suspension systems, frame construction, and pedaling efficiency, this book covers every aspect of technology and technique. Additional chapters provide in-depth information on cycling nutrition, altitude training, and the physiological demands of workouts and races. Through it all you'll gain new insights how optimizing the dynamics between human and machine results in becoming a champion in the sport.

Whether you’re a serious cyclist, cycling coach, or triathlete seeking to improve your cycling, tap into the expert knowledge in High-Tech Cycling and boost your performance on the track, off-road, and beyond.

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 328 pages
  • Publisher: Human Kinetics; 2 edition (March 12, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0736045074
  • ISBN-13: 978-0736045070
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #366,011 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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sea level endurance performance, pedaling pattern, following altitude training, noncircular chain rings, sea level control group, uphill cycling performance, instrumented pedals, static rolling resistance, aero tubes, bicycle wheel bearings, optimal pedaling cadence, velodrome tests, pedal loading, professional road cycling, intermittent hypoxic exposure, aero bike, aero rim, crank cycle, cycling velocity, elite road cyclists, aero spokes, crank torque, downstroke phase, mean cadence, optimal cadence
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Appl Physiol, Med Sci Sports Exerc, Sports Med, Tour de France, Mexico City, Lance Armstrong, Chris Boardman, Human Kinetics, General Motors, Chester Kyle, Colorado Springs, Eddy Merckx, Hypoxico Altitude Tent, Power Tap, Specialized Turbo, Union Cycliste Internationale, United States, Marcel Berthet, Miguel Indurain, Clement Colle Main, Colorado Mountain Room, Francesco Moser, Graeme Obree, New York, Olympic Committee
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5.0 out of 5 stars Describes well how power is generated and dissipated, November 10, 1999
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This book covers the major areas of interest to cyclists and coaches. The ordering of the chapters is a little haphazard , but it covers nutrition , biomechanics , energy dissipation , position and suspension. If you want to know the whys of cycling , this is the book to read .So many cycling books seem to rely on subjective comment , this uses objective measurement and presents the data in such a way that the reader can easily extend the text and apply it to their needs. Each chapter is written by different writers and the stylistic differences can be a bit offputting on times , but the shear amount of objective information is astounding . You can use the data to quantify the effect of a few ounces of your bike weight , how much difference the latest whizzo wheels will make etc etc . Cycling in general suffers from fasion , this works in favour of the manufacturers , this book will enable you to cut through the rhetoric and give predictions of the effect for you. It is by far the best book on cycling I have ever read . No other book I have seen comes close to being a useful for the serious cyclist . There are a few weaknesses , the major one being no description of typical training regimes for various ability cyclists , and no work correlating training intensity and duration with improvements in performance . But for describing the physics and biology of cycling , it is excellent , I look forward to future publications that cover some of the missing sections. No serious coach should be without this book , no cyclist can afford not to have it .
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ed's the man..., August 4, 2005
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Ed was truely someone who loved cycling, sports medicine, and science. He died riding a few years ago and I hope that when I go I am also doing something that I love.
I have previous editions of this book and several of Ed's other books. I used to be confused about seat height, until I read Ed's collection of data from various studies on the topic. I now keep my road bike saddle at 109% of my inseam (w/shoes), my touring/CX bike at 105%, and my mountain bike at 100-105% depending on whether I am climbing or decending most.

He collects data from around the world, and includes data from his own research. Ed repeats various data across some of his books, but you wont mind, its all good, and relevant. Ed references work by Chris Carmichael (Lance's coach), Steve Hed, Leonard Zinn, Greg LeMond, various sports doctors and researchers, and various expert cyclists. He covers nutrition, hydration, aerodynamics, seat height, geometry, training plans, weight training & cross training, periodization, etc.
Some of the information is non-conclusive - Ed gives the data in a way that allows you to determine what is the best choice for your types of riding, but many times the 'best' choice is so obvious you are not confused or left hanging (like SO MANY other bike books do).
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5.0 out of 5 stars an excellent resource, January 5, 2002
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Ed Burke does an excellent job of choosing experts to write about the different subjects, and using timely research to back up the information. The sheer volume of information is amazing. It is a hard read at times, but it helps if you have an elementary understanding of physics, and biology/physiology. This is a great book for all of us science geeks!
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