Presented in a clear, didactic style, this new addition to the Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science series, focuses on the conditioning, road cycling biomechanics, nutrition and hydration for road cycling, trauma and other medical problems encountered by the competitive road cyclist.
Edited by two of the leading authorities in the world, Road Cycling draws together expertise from France, Holland, Italy and the United States to present and authoritative reference for all those involved in the sport.
The Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science is an ongoing series of specialist reference volumes published under the auspices of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), designed specifically for use by team coaches who have training in the basic sciences, medial doctors, physical therapists, competitors and related health professions.
The fourth volume in this acclaimed series, Road Cycling concentrates on the techniques of conditioning, road cycling biomechanics, nutrition and hydration, trauma, and the various medical problems encountered by the competitive road cyclist.
“Anyone interested in competitive road cycling will benefit from this text because it is concise and easy to read, providing “what is known” about optimum training and other nutrition needs.” Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy
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