Cycling Past 50 (Ageless Athlete)

Cycling Past 50 (Ageless Athlete)
by Joe Friel

Cycling Past 50 (Ageless Athlete)
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Author: Joe Friel
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1998-04-21
ISBN: 0880117370
Number of pages: 264
Publisher: Human Kinetics

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Summary: 5 Stars

This is an excellent book about cycling. Note I didn't say anything about cycling over 50 although I bought it because I started cycling and I'm over 50. So I found myself in a quandry: how can I recommend this to my young cycling friends? They won't want to read this as it's not meant for them. As I was reading I recognized that this had to come from a regular cycling book and to write a new book, the author had just added about 15 pages with mention of being older. Sure enough, Friel is the author of The Cyclist's Training Bible. I haven't read that book but assuming it is similar as the featured reviewer said, it will be a great book also.

Look, once you've read one of these training books they all start to sound similar. The advantage of this book is that it simplistically states its case in a manner where the lightbulb goes off in your head. For example, when he talks about climbing he gives statistics about pro cyclists: the best pro climbers have a weight (in lbs.) to height (in inches) of 2-1 or, a 72 inch cyclists (6 feet) would be 144 pounds. 2.2 and 2.3 are exceptional ratios. And then the point: no pro cyclist has had a ratio of 2.5 to 1. Do your analysis and see your ratio. It will tell you that most body types are going to be elite cyclists. Simplistic but really important info.

I strongly recommend this book for older cyclists and younger cyclists also for the book layout, simplicity and quickness of read.

Summary of Cycling Past 50 (Ageless Athlete)


Conventional wisdom says that middle-aged cyclists should slow down and expect to achieve less as they grow older. But in Cycling Past 50, author Joe Friel shows cyclists that with proper training and the right attitude, the years after 50 can be their best ever.

Written for cyclists of all types-road riders, mountain bikers, track racers-this book provides an in-depth look at the full range of considerations for cycling successfully into and through middle age.

Joe Friel, a writer and contributing editor to several top cycling publications and a dedicated rider himself, will inspire cyclists toward better performance and more biking enjoyment as he presents:

- basic principles of training;
- advanced workouts to improve endurance, climbing ability, and sprinting;
- training advice for 100-mile events and multi-day tours;
- planning tips and a workout program for getting into racing form;
- injury prevention tips and exercises; and
- body fueling advice.

In addition to explaining the physical adjustments seasoned cyclists can make to keep their biking effective and satisfying, Friel discusses the mental aspects of cycling successfully into middle age. He explains the importance of developing a positive attitude, maintaining a high level of motivation, and taking pride in their accomplishments. He also reminds cyclists that, above all, biking should be a fun activity that should be shared with fellow riders, family, and friends.

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