Reading the Race: Bike Racing from Inside the Peloton
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| Rating | : | 4.70 (959 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1937715108 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-04-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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He spent several years in public relations for a sleepy Detroit suburb, receiving one Emmy nomination and several Telly Awards. A three-time national racing calendar champion, winner of the 2013 Vuelta a EspaÃĮ €™Ã €š ±a, Tour de Langkawi, the T
Starting breaks, forming alliances, managing a lapped field, setting up for a sprint, it's all there." - Road Bike Review. If you have any doubts as to how any are to be implemented in real life, these leave no doubt as to how each ought to be successfuly accomplished." - The Washing Machine Post "In the Reading the Race, Horner and Smith have outlined the key mechanics of reading a race - and more importantly, how to win. "Horner's anecdotes make Reading the Race a worthwhile read for those whose primary interest is the European pro peloton, but really the book isn't aimed at the armchair rider, it's a practical manual for those who want to learn the tricks of the tr
"What a great intro to the sport" according to Rogan C. Faith. For those of us who really know little about racing but in our way love the sport this is a great introduction. I'll never do a race but l'm anxious to watch more of them even on a local level. As an aside, he gave good pictures of some of the clowns who threaten innocent users of local bike trails.. Five Stars Amazon Customer if you are experiencing insomnia, try this book it cured my insomnia within an hour!. if you race bicycles on the road, this is the manual I've been racing off and on since the 1980's and I have read almost every book written in English about the tactics and techniques of the sport. This is one of the best, and for the typical American amateur racer, the best manual about "how to race bikes".The author covered just about everything, and did it well with humor and stories. Especially the last few chapters on teams a
Sure, a high pain threshold and a killer VO2max are helpful. Reading the Race reveals the veteran's eye view on:Assembling the best possible teamCrafting strategies around the team, course, and rivalsReacting instantly to common scenariosMaking deals and combinesBreaks, echelons, blockingPack protocol and etiquetteFinishing in the prize money or on the podiumWinning the group ride Whether you're a new racer, an aspiring pro, a team manager, or even a roadside fan, Reading the Race will elevate your cycling IQ for better racing.. Starting breaks, forming alliances, managing a lapped field, setting up a sprint--on every page, Horner and Smith reveal new secrets to faster racing and better results.