Bicycling for Women: Hill Climbing, Bike Touring, 50-Mile or Century Rides, Time Trials

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Item # VL-30288  ISBN: 9781934030288




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More women than ever before are taking up cycling.

With the benefits of improved fitness, invigorating exercise, and an unmistakable sense of community, it's easy to see why: Cycling is an incredibly rewarding sport. Now, in Bicycling for Women, author Gale Bernhardt presents every detail a woman needs to successfully navigate the sport, in and out of the saddle.

Whether looking forward to a charity ride, group rides with friends, or the thrill of competition, women can embrace the cycling lifestyle with confidence and comfort. In addition to detailed training and fitness information, Bernhardt gives careful attention to the issues that separate women from men, and her practical advice resolves the endless questions surrounding selecting the perfect bike, bike fit, gear, and more. She also offers foolproof nutritional guidance for optimal performance and a fully illustrated strength and flexibility program for women who want to ride faster, climb better, and avoid common injuries.

Encouraging cycling's newcomers and challenging its enthusiasts, Bicycling for Women is an indispensable resource for women who love to ride.

Table of Contents

• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• Introduction
• Make the Most of Your Training
• Anatomy and Bike Fit
• Training and Fitness
• Training Plans
• Strength Training and Stretching
• Nutrition
• Mental Tools
• Cycling as a Woman
• The Physiology of a Cyclist
• Menstrual Cycles
• Pregnancy and Exercise
• The Masters Cyclists
• Comfort and Safety
• Tests for Estimating
• Lactate Threshold Heart Rate
• Strength Training Data Sheet
• Health Questionnaire
• Charts
• Glossary
• References
• Index

About the Author

Gale Bernhardt is a USA Cycling Level 1 coach with more than 30 years of experience working with athletes. She coached the USA triathlon team for the 2000 Olympic Games, and is the author of numerous books on cycling, triathlon, and fitness. She lives and trains in Loveland, Colorado.

Bicycling for Women: Hill Climbing, Bike Touring, 50-Mile or Century Rides, Time Trials