Bow, James.

Cycling Science. - New York : Crabtree Pub Co 2009. - 32 p. : ill. ; 27 cm. - Sports science. . - Sports science. .

Includes index.

Introducing cycling -- Muscle power -- Food for fuel -- Training for success -- Bicycle -- Frame and forks -- Wheels and tires -- Gears and transmission -- Slowing down -- Cutting through the air -- Cycle skills -- Different disciplines -- Future of cycling.

As technology has advanced, so has the speed and skill seen in the various forms of cycling. Read about how the bike has evolved, and how riders are turning to science to come up with the best diet and exercise plans to get the most from their performances.



ISBN: 9780778745358 (pbk. : alk. paper) 077874535X (pbk. : alk. paper) 9780778745525 (pbk. : alk. paper) 077874552X (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2008046275

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Cycling.
Sports sciences.
Bicycles and bicycling.
Sports sciences.

LC Class. No.: GV1043.5 / .B69 2008

Dewey Class. No.: 796.6