{"product_id":"cutting-edge-cycling-epub","title":"Cutting-Edge Cycling epub","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-excerpt\" id=\"display-excerpt\"\u003eExcerpts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-quote\" id=\"display-quote\"\u003eQuotes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Increase speed, power, endurance, and efficiency with \u003ci\u003eCutting-Edge Cycling\u003c\/i\u003e. You’ll learn how to apply the latest in cycling research, science, and technology to train smarter, ride longer, and race faster. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Renowned cycling coach Hunter Allen and leading scientist Stephen Cheung share the most recent biomechanical, physiological, and technical advances and research, why they matter, and how you can incorporate them for maximal training and optimal performance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e From the latest information on periodization, lactate threshold, and recovery to bike positioning, pedaling technique, and cadence, \u003ci\u003eCutting-Edge Cycling\u003c\/i\u003e covers every aspect of conditioning, preparation, and competition in this physically demanding sport. Additional coverage includes interviews that cover a broad range of topics: interpreting lab results, fatigue, monitoring training, high-intensity training, prevention of and recovery from overtraining, pacing, bike fit, power meter quadrant analysis, hydration, and cooling strategies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e If you’re serious about gaining the edge on the competition, \u003ci\u003eCutting-Edge Cycling\u003c\/i\u003e is one guide you shouldn’t be without. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e Chapter 1 Evaluating Cycling Science \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 2 Producing and Measuring Energy \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 3 Tracking Effort and Performance \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 4 Periodizing Your Training \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 5 Preventing Overtraining and Enhancing Recovery \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 6 Finding Your Perfect Pace \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 7 Optimizing Bike Fit \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 8 Pedaling for Peak Efficiency \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 9 Understanding Hydration and Supplements \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 10 Dealing With Environmental Stress \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHunter Allen\u003c\/b\u003e is a former professional cyclist, renowned coach, and expert in using power meters to train endurance athletes. As a professional racer for 17 years, he earned more than 40 career victories in competitions around the world. He was considered a great all-arounder who had the race tactics and skills essential for success at a professional level. Upon retiring from racing, Allen became a USAC elite-level cycling coach and certified nutrition consultant. He has coached more than 400 athletes, including Olympic cyclists, champions of the European road racing circuit, and champion mountain bikers. Allen is a frequent presenter at USA Cycling's coaching certification courses and was a technical consultant to the 2008 USA Cycling BMX Olympic team. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Allen writes for \u003ci\u003eRoad\u003c\/i\u003e magazine and UK-based \u003ci\u003eCycling Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, and he coauthored \u003ci\u003eTraining and Racing With a Power Meter\u003c\/i\u003e. Allen is the founder of Peaks Coaching Group, which specializes in training cyclists and other endurance athletes. He is a codeveloper of TrainingPeaks WKO software, a leading program for analyzing data from power meters. His passion is applying science and technology toward improving athletic performance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Allen lives in Bedford, Virginia, with his wife and three children. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e As the science and training editor for \u003ci\u003ePezCyclingNews (web site)\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003eStephen Cheung, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, focuses on translating cutting-edge scientific research into practical guidance for both cyclists and coaches. Cheung has authored more than 100 articles that cover respiratory training, altitude training, precooling and fatigue in the heat, hydration, optimal cadence, pacing strategies, jet lag, supplements, hypoxic stress, and the reliability of exercise testing protocols. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Cheung holds a Canada research chair in environmental ergonomics at Brock University, where his research focuses on the effects of thermal stress on human physiology and performance. He is also the author of \u003ci\u003eAdvanced Environmental Exercise Physiology\u003c\/i\u003e (Human Kinetics, 2009). Cheung helped to establish the sport science support network for the Canadian Sport Centre in Atlantic Canada and has consulted with the Canadian national rowing and snowboard teams on specific sport performance projects. Cheung has also served as a cycling official and as a board member of the Canadian Cycling Association. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Cheung is a passionate cyclist who has been commuting and competing on the road for more than 25 years. The highlight of his cycling experiences was meeting his wife, Debbie, during a cross-Canada ride in 1996. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-quote\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Hunter and Stephen are two of the most knowledgeable people in the art of coaching and the science of cycling. \u003c\/i\u003eCutting-Edge Cycling \u003ci\u003eis a definite must-have book.” \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScott Moninger-- \u003c\/b\u003eWinningest U.S. Professional Cyclist \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“As an athlete, I am constantly searching for ways to improve my performance. I am excited to see Hunter and Stephen's combined expertise laid out in\u003c\/i\u003e Cutting-Edge Cycling.\u003ci\u003e This book reveals practical ways to implement the latest in sport science and training so I can go faster!”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJeremiah Bishop-- \u003c\/b\u003e12-Time Member of USA Cycling National Team, Pan America Games Gold Medalist, 2008 USA National Champion of Short Track Cross Country and Marathon Mountain Bike \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Hunter and Stephen tell you how to work smarter. If you are ready to go to the next level, then \u003c\/i\u003eCutting-Edge Cycling\u003ci\u003e is the book for you.\" \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDaniel Lloyd-- \u003c\/b\u003eProfessional Cyclist, Team Garmin-Cervelo \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Applying science to experience is the key to racing faster. \u003c\/i\u003eCutting-Edge Cycling \u003ci\u003ewill show you how.” \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoe Friel-- \u003c\/b\u003eEndurance Sports Coach, Founder of USA Triathlon National Coaching Commission, Author of \u003ci\u003eCycling Past 50, The Triathlete's Training Bible, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Cyclist's Training Bible \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Hunter Allen and Stephen Cheung translate the most recent science into practical training information for cyclists.\u003c\/i\u003e Cutting-Edge Cycling\u003ci\u003e will be a vital component to any cyclist’s success.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Howard-- \u003c\/b\u003eAuthor of Mastering Cycling \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabQuote--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-excerpt\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/it-is-important-to-recognize-overtraining\"\u003eIt is important to recognize overtraining\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/track-fitness-changes-over-time-with-a-heart-rate-monitor\"\u003eTrack fitness changes over time with a heart rate monitor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/when-to-use-standing-versus-seated-pedaling\"\u003eWhen to use standing versus seated pedaling\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabExcerpt--\u003e","brand":"Hunter Allen,Stephen S. 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