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| The Mountain Biker's Training Bible | 
 enlarge | Author: Joe Friel
Publisher: VeloPress
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 22249
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 368
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.9
ISBN: 1884737714
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.711
EAN: 9781884737718
ASIN: 1884737714
Publication Date: June 1, 2000
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Condition: BENT CORNERS Used - Good Default Text
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| Customer Reviews:
 What it claims to be September 6, 2005
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
I raced to win the overall expert category title in my age group in the Intermountain Cup Race Series (the tri-state race series for Utah, Wyoming, Idaho) in 2002. How? Hard work, natural ability, and this book.
The criticisms against this book posted here are unfair ("weed hound"? sounds like something only a "weed hound" would say). This book is not an instructional book for beginners. Simply put, this book is a guide for serious athletes to become elite racers in the discipline of mountain bike racing, who chose to coach themselves. Training for mountain bike racing is similar to but different in terms of particulars from any other sport, and this book unpacks all of the information you could possibly need to set up a perfect training program. And there is A LOT of information to be had.
But what about technique? Well, bike handling isn't technically part of developing a training regimen. Again, this book is what it claims to be, not what you might want it to be. And if you're looking for information like that, you're not ready for this book. As in any sport, the need for a comprehensive book on serious training is really only appropriate for those already seriously racing. If that's you and you don't have this book, now you know what the winners are reading and doing. Don't believe me? As them. Not a single top athlete I have talked to doesn't use this book, unless they are paying for a personal coach out the wazoo.
It made me faster and last longer! December 22, 2003
17 out of 18 found this review helpful
I began mountain biking February of this year('03). I threw up on my first ride. I raced my first race in April and came in 22nd of 24 finishers. I bought this book in May. About five months later I was flying through our local tough park, Markham maintained by ClubMud.org (believe it or not we have some decent cross country MTB parks in Florida). I went from a best single lap of over an hour to multiple laps of 45mins each. In the fall Ford Tough Series I placed 2nd overall in my category (Men Beginner 30-34). What a rush!The book was hard to read at first. Mainly because I wanted it to hand feed the training procedures to me. It finally dawned on me that it was training material for the self-coaching athlete that I, my own coach, had to put into a regiment based on my needs. It required that I get in tune with my body and its needs. I still reference it and still realize things in it I didn't before. The nutritional information was a big help in modifying my diet without dramatically impacting my family's eating habits. This is a book you have to read from cover to cover to get the most out of it. It's also wise to take the book's advice when taking training seriously and ease your body into it(although no-pain-no-gain does apply). I went from the slowest guy amongst my friends to the fastest after about eight weeks into the book. If you're not serious enough about getting faster to shut off the TV and read for a while for a couple of weeks than pass the book and stick to the magazines with all the pictures of guys you could otherwise be. Thanks Joe Friel.
BEST I'VE READ November 3, 2003
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Great book for putting together a training program! Most others simply aren't clear. The charts, graph and sample program schedules are very helpful if preparing for and upcoming season. Bottom line - Start with this traing booke first, you won't be disappointed!
Great introduction to the world of mountain bike training! September 15, 2003
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This book was recommended to me by a local mountain bike Pro. She said if I was serious about taking my riding and racing to the next level, I had to get this book. I'm glad she turned me on to it, as it has been one of the most informative books on mountain bike specific training I've read. I wish it had more case studies and sample weekly and yearly training schedules, but the lack of them leaves their design up to your imagination. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is seriously thinking about getting into mountain bike racing or wanting to take their riding to the next level.
The Mountaine Bikers Training Bible August 12, 2003
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I found this book to be immensely helpful in explaining the details of training for a mountain bike. I especially liked the explanation of training for aerobic and anaerobic fitness and intensity. I also found the guidance for developing an annual plan to be excellent. I recommend this book for any experienced and/or serious cyclist that wants to raise their fitness either for recreation riding or racing to a new level.
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