{"product_id":"9780600639459","title":"How to Ride a Bike : From Starting Out to Peak Performance","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor:  Hoy, Sir Chris \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCycling\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 14 November 2024 by Octopus Publishing Group (Hamlyn) in the United Kingdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardback | 224 pages\u003cbr\u003e196 x 254 x 24 | 914g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Chris is someone I've always looked up to. A true role model.' - Geraint Thomas, 2018 Tour de France winnerAn invaluable manual for cyclists of all ages, experience and ability, which will help them achieve peak performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull of practical advice, this book includes information on:* Strength conditioning to improve your performance * Targeted training plans to focus on strengthening weaker areas * Bike care \u0026amp; maintenance* Riding different terrains \u0026amp; environments * Road cycling skills \u0026amp; safety The book will also help you\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e explore your five key abilities of cycling fitness, defined as the maximum effort you can maintain for the following periods of time:* 6 seconds (max sprinting) * 30-60 seconds (sub-max sprinting) * 3-5 minutes (VO2 max) * 1 hour (zone of transition)* Several hours (long steady distance riding) This book is training toolbox to structure bespoke sessions to improve these five facets of performance. How to Ride a Bike also features diet and weight loss advice, the psychology of cycling, and stories and anecdotes from Sir Chris Hoy's Olympic track career.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull of helpful and inspiring advice for those getting on a bike for the first time in a while, along with plenty of tips and tricks for seasoned cyclists looking to take it up a notch, this is a book for beginners and pros alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Far From The Madding Crowd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46194415599875,"sku":"9780600639459","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0404\/3207\/4914\/files\/9780600639459.jpg?v=1733240472","url":"https:\/\/www.maddingcrowdlinlithgow.live\/products\/9780600639459","provider":"Far From The Madding Crowd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}