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A Joosr Guide to... Faster by Michael Hutchinson: The Obsession, Science and Luck Behind the World's Fastest Cyclists
A Joosr Guide to... Faster by Michael Hutchinson: The Obsession, Science and Luck Behind the World's Fastest Cyclists
A Joosr Guide to... Faster by Michael Hutchinson: The Obsession, Science and Luck Behind the World's Fastest Cyclists
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A Joosr Guide to... Faster by Michael Hutchinson: The Obsession, Science and Luck Behind the World's Fastest Cyclists

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Do you want to learn the secrets of speed? In the world of professional cycling, everyone is dedicated to one thing: going faster. But what exactly does this take, and how far will a cyclist go in his pursuit of a faster race time?

Faster exposes insider knowledge of everything from diet and lifestyle advice, to coaching and psychology, to the tactics and techniques that top athletes employ to ride faster. Uncover the hidden tips and tricks of the elite cyclists who are willing to try just about anything to gain some extra pace-and learn how to use these to improve your own personal best.

You will learn:

· The remarkable power of the one percent margin of improvement

· Why being part of a team will improve your performance

· That resting is just as crucial as training hard.

LanguageEnglish
PublisherJoosr
Release dateJun 30, 2016
ISBN9781785673504
A Joosr Guide to... Faster by Michael Hutchinson: The Obsession, Science and Luck Behind the World's Fastest Cyclists

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    What’s it about?

    Times have changed in cycling. After doping scandals rocked cycling’s most-revered athletes several years ago, the sport is experiencing unprecedented interest in drug-free ways of increasing speed. So, what methods can be effectively used to go faster? And how can the rest of us keep up?

    There is an art to being an athlete—and especially a professional rider. It is not a skill or talent that you are innately born with. In Faster, British racing cyclist Michael Hutchinson examines some of the many ways in which today’s pro cyclists seek to improve their racing times. Starting on the training track, cyclists and their coaches analyze each and every aspect of their racing style to examine where critical milliseconds may be gained, using technologically advanced analytical methods to their fullest effect to enhance performance.

    Off the track, these elite athletes use diet and lifestyle choices to maximize health and maintain fitness. Find out why mental well-being is viewed with such high importance, and the roles coaches, teammates, and even families can play in helping professional cyclists to ride faster. Read how riders prepare for important races and competitions, using research and planning to execute the optimum training plan and increase their odds of

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