Cycling Past 50

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Summary: Just what I needed
Review: I've been a casual cyclist for over a year now, and I was looking for information that would explain in everyday language a strategy for improving my conditioning. This book hit the mark right on the head. I didn't want a detailed plan. I wanted to understand the concepts of training so that I could easily tailor them for myself, and this book provides just that. As mentioned in other reviews, this book is not just for those over 50. It could easily apply to anyone who wants to get more out of cycling, whether it be for long distance riding, touring, racing, whatever. I've known for a long time that working out in different heart-rate zones can improve conditioning and performance, but I've never known how to apply these ideas. Now I do, thanks to this book.

Rating:
Summary: Just what I needed
Review: I've been a casual cyclist for over a year now, and I was looking for information that would explain in everyday language a strategy for improving my conditioning. This book hit the mark right on the head. I didn't want a detailed plan. I wanted to understand the concepts of training so that I could easily tailor them for myself, and this book provides just that. As mentioned in other reviews, this book is not just for those over 50. It could easily apply to anyone who wants to get more out of cycling, whether it be for long distance riding, touring, racing, whatever. I've known for a long time that working out in different heart-rate zones can improve conditioning and performance, but I've never known how to apply these ideas. Now I do, thanks to this book.

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Summary: The Bible Simplified
Review: This volume has the basic information of the Bible in a better organized format. When one needes more detailed training information, this volume makes finding the material in the Bible less time consuming. It also isn't just for cyclists past the age of 50. Any cyclist seeking sound training advice in a more usable format than the Bible will benefit from this volume.

Rating:
Summary: The Bible Simplified
Review: This volume has the basic information of the Bible in a better organized format. When one needes more detailed training information, this volume makes finding the material in the Bible less time consuming. It also isn't just for cyclists past the age of 50. Any cyclist seeking sound training advice in a more usable format than the Bible will benefit from this volume.

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Summary: You don't need to be fifty to enjoy this book!
Review: While this book contains virtually the same information that is in Friel's The Cyclist's Training Bible, the focus on the older athelete makes the information more accessable and practical. Good reviews of current knowledge of cycling physiology, nutrition, and various training strategies for different types of cycling goals. Very good discussion of self evaluation of personal cycling strengths and weaknesses, along with guidance on how to set cycling goals, and develop abilties. Neither book is aimed at the casual cyclist, but rather those who want to develop and improve their skills. Where the Training Bible seems aimed at the elite athelete, Cycling Past Fifty provides reduced intensity trainig suggestions, and has more discusion on potential limitations, nad training problems. I highly recommend both books. Only four stars because of the poor title, and the level of repetition from The Cyclist's Training Bible.