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Bike Racing 101
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By Kendra Wenzel and Rene Wenzel
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 (7 Reviews)
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Human Kinetics
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Date:
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March 31, 2003 |
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Paperback
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Pages:
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232
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Infinitely practical and packed with powerful insights, Bike Racing 101 is the single best resource for cycling enthusiasts who are ready to move from the sidelines to cycling competition. From preparation to performance, Bike Racing 101 gives you the essential information you need to hone your skills, chart your course, and get into the race. Penned by renowned experts Kendra and René Wenzel, Bike Racing 101 gives you the inside edge from world-class competitors who've raced at top levels of international competition. Equipment, apparel, training, skills, nutrition, and even the unwritten rules of racing etiquette are covered in this comprehensive guide. Written for the experienced cyclist who already has a firm grasp on biking basics, Bike Racing 101 offers key technical advice in a format that's easy to follow. You'll learn skills that are essential for competitive performance, from cornering and climbing to sprinting. You'll get the inside edge on bikes and equipment, from the gear you need to the options you should consider to power your performance even further. Bike Racing 101 will help you develop an effective training program and deploy practical tactics that can make a difference when the heat is on. From time trials to road and multiple-day stage races, you'll be fully prepared on race day with tips and checklists to take you all the way to the finish line. Between them, the book's authors have almost 50 years of combined racing and coaching experience. Kendra is a Pan American gold medalist, top national performer, and former member of the U.S. national team. René is an international champion who has coached U.S. Postal Service team member George Hincapie and powered the U.S. National junior team to two world championships. Together, they offer the insights, instruction, and simple advice you need to enjoy the competitive side of one of the world's most challenging sports.
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Good primer for those considering bike racing, February 11, 2010
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If you are coming from some other background than cycling, this is a good book. If you are riding your bike and thinking of doing a crit, it is a good book. In other words, probably should be read by anyone that has not been racing since they were young.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful
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 Good for beginners, February 9, 2008
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I'm a seasoned ex-elite racer. I bought this book with great enthusiasm, but found it to be oriented to the novice rider. It didn't add as much as I though it would, in fact, after my 10+ year career, it didn't add anything!
There are better books for bicycle racing out there: Eddie B.'s Bicycle Road Racing is my favorite, even if it's 20 years old.
This book tells about training, bicycle equipment and very little about racing itself.
2 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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 Good for first time racers, February 28, 2006
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..but brings very little value if you have been in cycling for a while and experienced your first race already. I would suggest joining a good racing team instead
1 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Good read., July 28, 2005
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I'd recommend this book. As an junior racer many, many years ago, I was able to reflect on some of the advice that was gained 'the hard way', ie- by making mistakes. Defininitely a good read for someone starting out in racing.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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 All of the fundamentals..., June 9, 2004
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If you want to get into bike racing but have no idea where to start this is THE book for you. It's a complete over view of all the basics you need to know to get into the sport including a check list to see if you are even ready to race. Gets into basic training concepts and racing tactics. However, if you are a seasoned cyclist, you probably won't find much new here. Being new to the competitive side of the sport this last year, I found this book to be an extremely important guide.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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