The Science of the Tour de France: Training secrets of the world’s best cyclists - Couverture souple

Witts, James

 
9781472921703: The Science of the Tour de France: Training secrets of the world’s best cyclists
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ISBN 10 : 1472921704 ISBN 13 : 9781472921703
Editeur : Bloomsbury Sport, 2016

Synopsis

Take an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to create a world-class cyclist.

James Witts invites you into the world of marginal gains to discover the innovative training techniques, nutrition strategies and cutting-edge gear that are giving today's elite cyclists the competitive advantage.

Find out why Formula One telemetry is key to more bike speed; how power meters dictate training sessions and race strategy; how mannequins, computational fluid dynamics and wind-tunnels are elevating aerodynamics to the next level; why fats and training on water alone are popular in the peloton; and why the future of cycling will involve transcranial brain stimulation and wearable technology.

With contributions from the world's greatest riders, including Marcel Kittel, Peter Sagan and Bauke Mollema, and the teams that work alongside them: Etixx-Quick Step, Team Sky, Tinkoff, Movistar, BMC Racing, Trek-Segafredo and many more. Also meet the teams' sports scientists, coaches, nutritionists and chefs, who reveal the pioneering science that separates Contador and Cancellara from the recreational rider.

To win the Tour de France takes stamina, speed, strength. and science.

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À propos de l?auteur

James Witts has a background in sports science, and is a writer for a number of magazines, including Cyclist, 220 Triathlon, Runner's World, Men's Health and GQ. He writes for The Guardian, too, and has reported from numerous editions of the Tour de France. He's also an active endurance athlete, competing in triathlons, half-marathons and sportives around the world.

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Éditeur
Bloomsbury Sport
Date d'édition
2016
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1472921704
ISBN 13 
9781472921703
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
240
Coordonnées du fabricant
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