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 enlarge | Authors: Edmund R. Burke, Ed Pavelka
Creator: Bicycling Magazine
Publisher: Rodale Books
Category: Book
List Price: $21.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  27 reviews
Sales Rank: 17185
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 288
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.8
ISBN: 1579541992
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.711
EAN: 9781579541996
ASIN: 1579541992
Publication Date: October 6, 2000
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 Very slim on content August 2, 2007
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
I am a subscriber to Bicycling magazine. Every month I eagerly open the latest issue and almost without exception am disappointed in the lack of substantial content. Most articles are superficial at best, stating obvious facts and making suggestions of questionable value. If you have had a similar experience with the Bicycling the magazine then you already know what you will find in this book.
There is surprising little useful content here. Equipment tips and suggestions are generally useless. For instance much attention is given to the benefit of clipless pedals. Well duh!!! Important topics for long distance cycling such as working out a comfortable saddle system are given almost no useful coverage (usually something like "get a saddle which is comfortable"). Most of the chapters as they relate to equipment are quite dated and need to be revised.
Topics such as Lactic Threshold, heart rate monitoring, and training strategies are introduced but unless they are completely new to you the discussions of each are not likely to be useful.
I generally could not bring myself to completely read any of the suggestions and skimmed through most of the book. I did find a couple of pieces worth reading but to be honest I can not recall them at the moment.
My advice is to skip this book. Anything of value that could be found in it could also be easily found on any of a number of websites devoted to cycling and training. For an excellent alternative book covering a lot of useful training discussion see "Cycling Past 50" by Joel Friel. Despite the title, riders of all ages will find wonderful discussions of training physiology and strategies which will apply well to your long distance goals.
Now if someone would just would make a cycling magazine that is worth reading so I can relegate "Bicycling" to the bathroom stall with Mens Health and Outside..........
 Good but not systematic May 13, 2007
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I was a bit disappointed with this book. The title implies that the authors present a systematic way of building skill and endurance for long distance cycling. Instead, it is more of a collection of tips. The content is still worthwhile.
 Calling All Cyclists April 9, 2007
0 out of 5 found this review helpful
Cyclists of all levels should check out these training tips. Even those not doing long distance can find a lot of useful information.
Love it!! March 16, 2007
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I absolutely think this book is terrific. You must read every word. It has much useable info on some very important subjects such as nutrition, prep, etc. Even if you are not doing long distance, this book is a must!!!!
Packed with information January 15, 2007
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book is packed with useful information that can be utilized by cyclists at all levels. If you want a great all around book with useful information then this is the book for you.
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