Cycling Science (Sport Science)

Finally, the authoritative resource that serious cyclists have been waiting for has arrived. The perfect blend of science and application, Cycling Science takes you inside the sport, into the training room and research lab, and onto the course.A remarkable achievement, Cycling Science features the following:Contributions from 43 top cycling scientists and coaches from around the worldThe latest thinking on the rider-machine interface, including topics such as bike fit, aerodynamics, biomechanics, and pedaling techniqueInformation about environmental stressors, including heat, altitude, and air pollutionA look at health issues such as on-bike and off-bike nutrition, common injuries, fatigue, overtraining, and recoveryHelp in planning training programs, including using a power meter, managing cycling data, off-the-bike training, cycling specific stretching, and mental trainingThe latest coaching and racing techniques, including pacing theories, and strategies for road, track, MTB, BMX, and ultra-distance eventsIn this book, editors and cycling scientists Stephen Cheung, PhD, and Mikel Zabala, PhD, have assembled the latest information for serious cyclists. Read more