Originally Posted by 53x12
Friel
I didn't get much out of the Friel book at all, and I wouldn't recomend it. I thought it was too conceptual, with most of its content discussing the overall picture, and not
all specific enough. He spends 100 pages talking about the 'importance' of periodization, determination, natural ability, keeping a diary, etc; without really telling me how to ride my bike.
Perhaps it's for advanced riders
I got MUCH more out of this Carmichael book, and it was about 1/3 of the price.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/157...e=UTF8&s=books