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Most
cyclists know of Peter Keen as the coach of Chris Boardman, but not so many realise that
Peter too was a talented cyclist as a boy. I do because he competed in the GHS 10
the year I went in for it and he won the national final in 1980 in a GHS record time of
21:30 . . . not bettered in the competition until 1991. Why am I telling this
story? About 8 years ago I met Peter who was giving a lecture at a coaching
conference in Derby and I asked him why with such natural talents himself he had chosen to
coach rather than to compete. His answer "I realised that I didn't have the
mind of a champion". I didn't really buy that answer until I read this book. Toughness makes you take a careful look at an often overlooked area of cycling - phychology and in particular the mind of the champion. Its a useful little book. |
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. This book is a technical description of wheel building. Jobst Brandt explains the scientific and engineering background behind wheels and their applications, using clear and concise language. He is a bit dismissive of lightweight wheels and only skims over nonstandard spoking patterns, deep-section rims and other technological advancements but teaches the basic principles. Nicknamed "the Bible" by many wheelbuilders - this book has everything you need to know on wheels but beware, it is highly technical. It is dry reading. You can have my copy for a
mere £5. Contact me |
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. I brought this book when I was concerned about cholesterol and the damage I might have been doing to myself internally. I was very pleasantly surprised. Split into 5 sections, the book deals with the wider aspects of "heart health", some of which, might surprise you. Dr. Barnard looks at the obvious: Nutrition, Stress and Activity but also at Environment and Attitude, drawing 10 "ways" or principles in each section. My personal favourites . . . ah, well that would be telling! Did
you know noise raises your heart rate? |
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. This is a superb manual of circuit training. Packed with photos of how to do a wide range of exercise whilst avoiding injury. This is ideal for cyclists because it emphasises all-round fitness and thereby incorporates the "oh-so-trendy" core fitness that the comic has recently banged on about! The book takes you through a careful progression of more demanding exercises coving all the basics you'd expect to see, like warm up, warm down and stretching. Some exercises make use of equipment (like a step or maybe even a barbell) but all can safely be done in the confines of your home. Its a total bargain on Amazon at the moment at £7.69 so why not make it part of your winter training library . . . and routine |
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| Coming soon: "The new toughness training for sports" by James E. Loehr |