Offering women-specific advice from an experienced female cycling coach, Bicycling for Women covers every detail you need to know for a rewarding experience on the bike.
- Author: Gale Bernhardt
- Softcover; 304 pages; black-and-white illustrations
- Velo Press; copyright 2008
Made in USA.
More women than ever before are taking up cycling. Considering the benefits of improved fitness, invigorating exercise and an unmistakable sense of community, it�s easy to see why: Cycling is an incredibly rewarding sport. Now, in Bicycling for Women, author Gale Bernhardt presents every detail a woman needs to successfully navigate the sport, in and out of the saddle.
Whether looking forward to a charity ride, group rides with friends or the thrill of competition, women can embrace the cycling lifestyle with confidence and comfort. In addition to detailed training and fitness information, Bernhardt gives careful attention to the issues that separate women from men, and her practical advice resolves the endless questions surrounding selecting the perfect bike, bike fit, gear and more. She also offers foolproof nutritional guidance for optimal performance and a fully illustrated strength and flexibility program for women who want to ride faster, climb better and avoid common injuries.
Encouraging cycling�s newcomers and challenging its enthusiasts, Bicycling for Women is an indispensable resource for women who love to ride.
Whether looking forward to a charity ride, group rides with friends or the thrill of competition, women can embrace the cycling lifestyle with confidence and comfort. In addition to detailed training and fitness information, Bernhardt gives careful attention to the issues that separate women from men, and her practical advice resolves the endless questions surrounding selecting the perfect bike, bike fit, gear and more. She also offers foolproof nutritional guidance for optimal performance and a fully illustrated strength and flexibility program for women who want to ride faster, climb better and avoid common injuries.
Encouraging cycling�s newcomers and challenging its enthusiasts, Bicycling for Women is an indispensable resource for women who love to ride.
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