The Machine (Paperback)
Langue : anglais
Edité par Independently Published, 2026
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Paperback. Most cyclists train hard. Few train smart. The Machine: Structured Training, Data, and Race Preparation by Adrian Kessler bridges that gap with a comprehensive, no-nonsense guide to transforming how you ride, race, and recover. Whether you are stepping up to your first criterium or chasing a podium finish in a gravel ultra, this book gives you the data-driven framework and practical tools to stop guessing and start building real, measurable fitness.What You Will LearnThe book begins where most training books never quite arrive: teaching you to ride with intent. You will understand Functional Threshold Power (FTP) not as an abstract number but as a living compass that anchors every workout, recovery decision, and race-day strategy to your actual physiology. Through clear explanations of power zones, you will finally understand why that easy spin matters as much as your hardest interval session, and why every minute of training deserves a defined purpose.From there, Kessler walks you through the science of training stress and fatigue, breaking down metrics like TSS, CTL, and ATL into plain language that makes sense the moment you apply them to a real training week. You will learn to read the signals your body sends before burnout hits, design recovery weeks that actually restore form, and build a weekly training structure that fits your life without sacrificing progress.The heart of the book is a battle-tested 12-week race preparation cycle that takes you from aerobic base building through high-intensity blocks, race-specific sharpening, and a precision taper designed to leave you fresh, sharp, and confident on race morning. Each phase is explained in detail, with actionable workout templates for sweet spot intervals, threshold blocks, and VO2 max repeats, including modifications for time-crunched athletes.Beyond the DataThe Machine does not stop at training physiology. Kessler covers the full picture of what separates a prepared racer from a hopeful one. You will explore the differences between polarized and pyramidal training models and learn how to choose the approach that matches your goals and schedule. A dedicated chapter on technology walks you through power meters, smart trainers, and platforms like TrainingPeaks and Strava, helping you build a data ecosystem that informs rather than overwhelms.Race-specific chapters break down the distinct energy demands of criteriums, road races, time trials, and gravel events, and teach you how to read a course, manage pack dynamics, draft efficiently, and make the small tactical decisions that change outcomes. Nutrition strategy is covered in depth, from carbohydrate periodization and in-race fueling to hydration protocols, all connected to the real-world demands of hard training and racing.The final chapters bring everything together in a practical first-race guide covering pre-race logistics, warm-up routines, pacing strategy, handling attacks, and the post-race review process that turns every race into a learning tool.Who This Book Is ForIf you own a power meter and feel unsure how to use it, this book will change how you train. If you follow a plan but struggle to understand why each session exists, this book will give you the reasoning behind the prescription. And if you are preparing for your first race or targeting a new distance, The Machine gives you a structured path from wherever you are today to the start line with confidence and a body that is ready to perform.Smart training is not just for professional cyclists. It is for every rider willing to replace random miles with purposeful ones. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…
N° de réf. du vendeur 9798195991562
- Titre
- The Machine (Paperback)
- Auteur
- Adrian Kessler
- Éditeur
- Independently Published
- Année de publication
- 2026
- État de l'article
- new
- Reliure
- Paperback
- Langue
- anglais
- ISBN à 13 chiffres
- 9798195991562
- Série
- Livre 2 sur 3: The Competitive Cyclist System
Most cyclists train hard. Few train smart. The Machine: Structured Training, Data, and Race Preparation by Adrian Kessler bridges that gap with a comprehensive, no-nonsense guide to transforming how you ride, race, and recover. Whether you are stepping up to your first criterium or chasing a podium finish in a gravel ultra, this book gives you the data-driven framework and practical tools to stop guessing and start building real, measurable fitness.
What You Will LearnThe book begins where most training books never quite arrive: teaching you to ride with intent. You will understand Functional Threshold Power (FTP) not as an abstract number but as a living compass that anchors every workout, recovery decision, and race-day strategy to your actual physiology. Through clear explanations of power zones, you will finally understand why that easy spin matters as much as your hardest interval session, and why every minute of training deserves a defined purpose.
From there, Kessler walks you through the science of training stress and fatigue, breaking down metrics like TSS, CTL, and ATL into plain language that makes sense the moment you apply them to a real training week. You will learn to read the signals your body sends before burnout hits, design recovery weeks that actually restore form, and build a weekly training structure that fits your life without sacrificing progress.
The heart of the book is a battle-tested 12-week race preparation cycle that takes you from aerobic base building through high-intensity blocks, race-specific sharpening, and a precision taper designed to leave you fresh, sharp, and confident on race morning. Each phase is explained in detail, with actionable workout templates for sweet spot intervals, threshold blocks, and VO2 max repeats, including modifications for time-crunched athletes.
Beyond the DataThe Machine does not stop at training physiology. Kessler covers the full picture of what separates a prepared racer from a hopeful one. You will explore the differences between polarized and pyramidal training models and learn how to choose the approach that matches your goals and schedule. A dedicated chapter on technology walks you through power meters, smart trainers, and platforms like TrainingPeaks and Strava, helping you build a data ecosystem that informs rather than overwhelms.
Race-specific chapters break down the distinct energy demands of criteriums, road races, time trials, and gravel events, and teach you how to read a course, manage pack dynamics, draft efficiently, and make the small tactical decisions that change outcomes. Nutrition strategy is covered in depth, from carbohydrate periodization and in-race fueling to hydration protocols, all connected to the real-world demands of hard training and racing.
The final chapters bring everything together in a practical first-race guide covering pre-race logistics, warm-up routines, pacing strategy, handling attacks, and the post-race review process that turns every race into a learning tool.
Who This Book Is ForIf you own a power meter and feel unsure how to use it, this book will change how you train. If you follow a plan but struggle to understand why each session exists, this book will give you the reasoning behind the prescription. And if you are preparing for your first race or targeting a new distance, The Machine gives you a structured path from wherever you are today to the start line with confidence and a body that is ready to perform.
Smart training is not just for professional cyclists. It is for every rider willing to replace random miles with purposeful ones.
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