Full Description
The fourth volume in this acclaimed series, Road Cycling concentrates on the techniques of conditioning, road cycling biomechanics, nutrition and hydration, trauma, and the various medical problems encountered by the competitive road cyclist. Edited by two of the world's leading authorities, this new book draws together expertise from contributors from The Netherlands, Italy, and the United States to present an authoritative reference for all those actively involved in the sport.
Contents
List of contributors, viForewords, viiAcknowledgements, ix1 Anatomy, biochemistry and physiology of road cycling, 1Robert J. Gregor and Francesco Conconi2 Biomechanics of road cycling, 18Robert J. Gregor, Francesco Conconi and Jeffrey P. Broker3 Testing methods in road cycling, 40Robert J. Gregor and Francesco Conconi4 Training the physiological characteristics employed in road cycling, 46Francesco Conconi and Nicola Alfieri5 Nutrition for road cyclists, 54Frederick Brouns6 Medical problems in road cycling, 68Arnold BakerFurther reading, 119Index, 121
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