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Summary: The best,shimply written book.
Review: I think,the philosophy of mr. Friel is the one that should
have all the coaches.That would lead the young riders -especially them- to a lifetime excitment about the sport and make them better people.This is the most important element of the book.
Here in Greece,we don't have the opportunity to read such as this, books so it is a very helpful book.It will make me a better coach. Thank you.
P.S Excuse me for my poor English.
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Summary: Short but Sweet
Review: A practical approach to managing training time for the cyclist who "has been training and racing for some time". A good implementation of periodization (including annual plan) emphasizing importance of recovery. Cyclists wishing to optimize workouts and improve performace will benefit from this book, however this highly structured optimization will cut back on the fun group rides and spinning sessions; Friel's Training Commandment 5 is "Train with Groups Infrequently". For more technical background see "The Bicycle Racing Guide" by Van der Plas and for the less experienced cyclist see "Richard's Cycling for Fitness" by Schubert.
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Summary: Short but Sweet
Review: A practical approach to managing training time for the cyclist who "has been training and racing for some time". A good implementation of periodization (including annual plan) emphasizing importance of recovery. Cyclists wishing to optimize workouts and improve performace will benefit from this book, however this highly structured optimization will cut back on the fun group rides and spinning sessions; Friel's Training Commandment 5 is "Train with Groups Infrequently". For more technical background see "The Bicycle Racing Guide" by Van der Plas and for the less experienced cyclist see "Richard's Cycling for Fitness" by Schubert.
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Summary: Concrete Advice for New Racers
Review: After riding recreationally for many years, I decided last year I was going to start racing, and got this book. It gave me a great blueprint for training. I followed his routine pretty much for the entire season. The method looks complicated, but he gives clear explanantions about how to naviage the system and come up with a training plan. I felt it prepared me well for my races. The workouts had enough variety that I was enthusiastic about training throughout the entire season. I have a lot to learn about race tactics, but as far as training goes, I'm comfortable relying on this book for the next season.
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Summary: Problem Establishing Baseline
Review: As a "spinning" instructor amd avid cyclist, I am alwyas seeking books and information on the subject, both for personal use as well as motivational and directional for my classes. The contents in this book provided both. The workout schedule has been a bit tricky to grasp, although I did manage to use it as a base start. At times it focuses on the hard core racer, which isn't necessarily all bad - as it could inspire others to seek such a level. Great book to grab and reread bits and pieces.
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Summary: A good start
Review: As a "spinning" instructor amd avid cyclist, I am alwyas seeking books and information on the subject, both for personal use as well as motivational and directional for my classes. The contents in this book provided both. The workout schedule has been a bit tricky to grasp, although I did manage to use it as a base start. At times it focuses on the hard core racer, which isn't necessarily all bad - as it could inspire others to seek such a level. Great book to grab and reread bits and pieces.
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Summary: Must reading for the self-coached competitive cyclist.
Review: Friel effectively shows how to create and implement a sound training plan using the periodization method. Provides a structure and focus that most self-coached athletes lack in their training programs
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Summary: The Best Training Book Available
Review: Having studied most of the works of Armstrong, Lemond, Hinault, Burke, Carmichael, etc. and having used personal trainers including Kirk Willett, the current Prime Alliance GM, I can say that this is the one book you simply cannot do without if you want to race a bicycle. Whether you want to train 100 hours a year as a first year racer, or are looking to rack up a thousand hours and get your first real pro contract, you will benefit from this text. I work about a 50-60 hour week and raise a family. There is no way I could have achieved the level of cycling proficiency I have without this text. It makes the amount of time I decide to spend training pay dividends on race day. This book has two potential drawbacks. First, it is possible to get too wrapped up in the minutae of planning each and every workout for the next six months. Friel offers literally hundreds of possible workouts to choose from, and a system for selecting workouts that will help you approach each ride with a specific purpose. So long as you have some ability to read and apply both principals and a suitable level of detail, this book can not be beat. My second issue is that I have worn out the binding from so much use and now need to buy a new copy.
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Summary: i didnt recieved my order
Review: hey i did not recieved my order please email me immediately
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Summary: Problem Establishing Baseline
Review: I am confident that this book can help you put together a training program that will improve your cycling, BUT it seems that Friel's methodology is built on results of an assessment that the typical cyclist cannot very easily (or affordably) get. Friel sets out in Chapter 5 a series of tests (assessment) that must be done before developing a training program. This makes sense, but the critical tests must be done on a CompuTrainer, an SRM PowerMeter or in a lab. Ask yourself if you have access to any of these or if you are prepared to spend the money to get the necessary testing done ina lab. If not, find another way to develop a training program.
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