Science of Cycling
Published on 1. June 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-0-87322-181-8 (ISBN)
Description
In Science of CycIing, Dr. Ed Burke, and 10 other experts - many involved with the 1984 and 1988 Olympic teams - share their secrets for improving speed, preventing injuries, selecting equipment, eating nutritiously, and training mentally and physically for competition. Dr. Burke translates scientific knowledge into practical concepts that readers can understand and use to become complete cyclists.
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Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Champaign
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
363 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-87322-181-8 (9780873221818)
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Content
Chapter 1. The Physiology of Cycling, Edmund Burke. Chapter 2. Strength Training for Cycling, Harvey Newton. Chapter 3. Flexibility Standards of the U.S. Cycling Team, Mitchell L. Feingold. Chapter 4. Effects of Saddle Height and Pedalling Cadence on Power Output and Efficiency, Robert J. Gregor and Stuart C. Rugg. Chapter 5. The Biomechanics of Cycling: Studies of the Pedalling Mechanics of Elite Pursuit Riders, Peter R. Cavanagh and David J. Sanderson. Chapter 6. Mechanical Factors Affecting the Speed of Cycle, Chester Kyle. Chapter 7. Equipment Design Criteria for the Competitive Cyclist, Chester Kyle. Chapter 8. Injury Prevention for Cyclists: A Biomechanical Approach, Peter Francis. Chapter 9. Medical Aspects of Racing, Blake Powell. Chapter 10. Sport Psychology and Cycling, Andrew Jacobs.