Bicycling Complete Book of Road Cycling Skills

Your Guide to Riding Faster, Stronger, Longer, and Safer

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$18.99 US
On sale Aug 30, 2016 | 224 Pages | 978-1-62336-495-3
Take your road cycling skills to the next level with the latest techniques, equipment, and skills. This completely revised edition of the popular handbook for everyday road cyclists is a comprehensive guide to road cycling skills and safety from the most trusted name in cycling, Bicycling magazine. 

Updated to include contemporary expert sources, fresh photography, and cutting-edge information on cycling technology, nutrition and supplementation, training, riding techniques, safety, and performance, this is a book no road cyclist should be without. You'll learn how to ensure your bike is in tip-top shape in 8 easy steps, prevent injury and knee pain, boost your efficiency with smooth pedaling and proper form, brake without wasting speed or wiping out, discover the benefits of riding in a paceline, and master the skills of riding in traffic. 

Packed with tips from professional cyclists, coaches, and experts, Bicycling Complete Book of Road Cycling Skills is the ultimate guide to riding faster, stronger, longer, and safer.
Jason Sumner has been writing about two wheeled pursuits of all kinds since 2000. He has covered the Tour de France, two Olympic games, and numerous international cycling events. A frequent contributor to Bicycling and the editor of Bicycling’s 1,100 Best All-Time Tips, he lives in Boulder, CO.
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Take your road cycling skills to the next level with the latest techniques, equipment, and skills. This completely revised edition of the popular handbook for everyday road cyclists is a comprehensive guide to road cycling skills and safety from the most trusted name in cycling, Bicycling magazine. 

Updated to include contemporary expert sources, fresh photography, and cutting-edge information on cycling technology, nutrition and supplementation, training, riding techniques, safety, and performance, this is a book no road cyclist should be without. You'll learn how to ensure your bike is in tip-top shape in 8 easy steps, prevent injury and knee pain, boost your efficiency with smooth pedaling and proper form, brake without wasting speed or wiping out, discover the benefits of riding in a paceline, and master the skills of riding in traffic. 

Packed with tips from professional cyclists, coaches, and experts, Bicycling Complete Book of Road Cycling Skills is the ultimate guide to riding faster, stronger, longer, and safer.

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Jason Sumner has been writing about two wheeled pursuits of all kinds since 2000. He has covered the Tour de France, two Olympic games, and numerous international cycling events. A frequent contributor to Bicycling and the editor of Bicycling’s 1,100 Best All-Time Tips, he lives in Boulder, CO.
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