Simply Road Cycling…
…is a ‘must have’ book for any budding or developing cyclist.
Taking you on a journey that will empower you to become the rider of your dreams, this book compresses decades of knowledge and experience on the bike into a comprehensive and enlightening read - brought to life by incredible photography and practical know-how that's invaluable for any road cyclist. Sharing tips and techniques that are passed down from rider to rider, this is your essential guide to starting and improving your road cycling.
Table of Contents:
1 - Introduction
5 - Choosing a Road Bike
21 - Getting the Right Fit
39 - Selecting the Right Gear: What to Wear
63 - Taking Your First Pedal Strokes
83 - Getting More from Your Ride
97 - Climbing: The Ugly Truth
115 - Descending: Trade Secrets
129 - Maintaining Your Bike
175 - Riding with Others
187 - Moving Forward: Your Next Steps
203 - Final Thoughts
204 - Acknowledgements
206 - Further Reading
209 - Table of Figures
213 - About the Author
Now, this might, or might not, come as a bit of a shock to you: in 361 days, I’ll turn 50. That’s almost eighteen thousand days I’ve been living, breathing, and learning here on this planet. So the big question is: what have I learned over these thousands of days. If you’ve been following this blog for a while, which I hope you have, you’ll know that I’ve learned that you can never lose those illusive seven pounds, that you should always wear sunscreen, and that you should never underestimate a wiry old rider. But there’s more.