Racing BikesRacing Bikes explains the different skills needed to become a successful racing cyclist. Throughout the book, there are plenty of colorful illustrations and step by step photographs which show in detail how to practice in order to improve your racing performance. |
Contents
Front Cover | 1 |
Using this book 28 Cycling | 3 |
About racing bikes 30 Buying a racing bike | 4 |
Copyright | |
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adjustable spanner aerodynamic drag anaerobic back wheel bars bend Biathlon body bottom bracket brake lever bunch cable anchor bolt cadence calipers called carbon fiber chain chainstays chainwheel cleats clothing Cone spanner corner Crank bolt Cycle speedway cycling federation cycling gloves cycling jersey cycling shoes cyclist cyclo-cross derailleur Disc wheels distance event fast fibers foot forks frame freewheel front changer front wheel gloves grip handlebars helmet Hill climbs inner tube inside knees lift locknut loosen Lubricate move muscles obstacle position Practice tip pressure pull push Race tip racing bike replace ride rider in front riders compete road race saddle seat post seat tube skinsuit slow speed sprint sprocket steep hill stretch System pedals take turns technique tighten toeclips tool track race training zone trials triathlon Tubular tire Union Cycliste Internationale warm wear weight back wheel rims Wheel-following