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jp1819
08-13-04, 05:06 PM
What is the best cycling book? Including training, techniques, racing? Opinions

livestrong91
08-14-04, 10:37 AM
The "Lance Armstrong Performance Program" got 3 1/2 stars on Amazon.com
boze
08-14-04, 11:05 AM
isn't there one called something really forgettable like "the cyclists training handbook" that is like the bible for ppl who race?

somebody told me about it a long time ago and i can't remember....

oh here it is:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1931382212/qid=1092503113/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl14/102-5678313-1828927?v=glance&s=books&n=507846

what do folks think of this one?

2Rodies
08-14-04, 11:07 AM
I really liked Chris Charmichaels the Ultimate Ride.
bianchi_rider
08-14-04, 04:11 PM
What about: "Hearts of Lions" by Peter Nye ??
SteveE
08-14-04, 06:48 PM
isn't there one called something really forgettable like "the cyclists training handbook" that is like the bible for ppl who race?

somebody told me about it a long time ago and i can't remember....

oh here it is:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1931382212/qid=1092503113/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl14/102-5678313-1828927?v=glance&s=books&n=507846

what do folks think of this one?I don't have the book personally, but practically all the local racers around here swear that it's the best book for race training.
raceon4
08-14-04, 10:56 PM
I'll put in another vote for the Ultimate Ride it had a lot of really good information in it.
dhut
08-15-04, 08:25 AM
Put me down for the Ultimate ride. It covered a lot of topics and was easy to read.
Guest
08-15-04, 10:42 AM
The Cyclist's Training Bible, by Joe Friel. It gives great tips to the everyday person and sets up training schedules and gives a lot of explanation and insight into all aspects of cycling.

Also, try Ed Burke's books: "Serious Cycling" and "Hi Tech Cycling". They are a MUST for anyone who wants an analytical and completely technical education on optimal performance.

Koffee
Prongs
08-15-04, 12:05 PM
Good to hear the Ultimate Ride has some positive reviews here as Im reading it right now :P