Road Racing
Technique & Training

by Bernard Hinault

Status: Few
$15.00 
ISBN 0-941950-13-1

Here is the first book in English to bring you the training methods of a top European professional rider — Bernard Hinault. Some have called him "the greatest cyclist that ever lived." In addition to winning the Tour de France five times, Hinault has won the Tours of Spain and Italy, the world championships, the Coors Classic, and scores of other events. Claude Genzling is an international authority on the technical aspects of the sport and has written for many European cycling publications.

In a lively and readable style they discuss eouipment, position, skills, tactics, training, and the medical aspects of road racing. Included is information that, up to now, was known only by specialists and professional team coaches. You'll leam not just what to do but why. And the detailed explanations are illustrated with real-life experiences of past and present champions.

In Road Racing , readers learn specifics on :

• what to eat during a race
• the importance of willpower
• where to ride in the pack and when to attack
• how to use your opponent to help you win
• how to adapt your gears to your fitness level
• three methods of climbing
• how to develop an efficient pedal stroke
• setting up your bike for comfort and efficiency

PLUS, there's a section on bike maintenance by Hinault's mechanic, and a chapter on prevention and treatment of cycling injuries by two sports physicians.

This book is out of print and we have a few slightly scuffed copies left.

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