Stephen Cheung

Being a former serious amateur cyclist I can appreciate any book that can help push the athlete to a higher performance level. This book Cutting Edge Cycling does just that and more. This is a book designed to be studied and used. The information when applied will push the cyclist to their maximum potential. The book deals with whats important, speed, power and endurance techniques. But it also goes one step further with what's important to the elite cyclist. like: high intensity training, show more fatigue, overtraining, pacing, hydration, power meters and much more. A good read. Even a novice would benefit from reading this book. show less

If you're serious about cycling this book provides a detailed explanation of the physiology of performing at your best. For us not-quite-elites, Cutting Edge Cycling serves as an introduction to the elite world. The medical information assumes some basic knowledge, but the use of simple math to explain the relationship between calories consumed and energy expended, for instance, is very clear, and discussions of the true nature of fatigue is useful to cyclists at all levels. The authors show more challenge the conclusions of available studies and separate science from urban legend when it comes to training techniqe, hydration, and performance optimization. show less

I'm trying to figure out the market for this book. You would have to be a cyclist with a heart beat monitor and a power meter. You would probably have a coach and be a licensed USCF rider with a category 1 or 2 rating. I am a 65 year-old recreational rider who puts in 4000 to 6000 miles a year. I am obviously not the target for this book. It is filled with charts, graphs, and acronyms. A younger more, competative rider would get more out of it. I did like the latter part of the book that show more dealt with position, nutrition, bike fit, and hydration. I think what I will use from this book to improve my cycling is to drink chocolate milk while stopping at convienience stores on my next century ride. show less

A bicycle may be a very simple form of transit, but in the field of cycling it is an extremely powerful and complicated tool that can be engineered to provide the best times for cyclists. This book is packed with a lot of useful and interesting facts for cyclists who are beyond novices and intermediates. It starts with human physiology in relation to cycling, which can get a bit difficult to read for those not medically inclined. However, the book then turns to applying the physiology to show more maximizing the benefits from training. These topics include how to quantify one's exertion during training, how to prevent drawbacks from overtraining, finding a bike that fits, how to pedal efficiently and proper hydration and nutrition. I particularly liked the interviews from experts that helps explain much of the difficult concepts and terminology along the way. Definitely recommended for high-level cycling athletes and their coaches. show less