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Cycling Science

How Rider and Machine Work Together

By (author) Max Glaskin
Genres: Cycling
Format: Hardback
Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC, United Kingdom
Imprint: Frances Lincoln
Published: 1st May 2013
Dimensions: w 228mm h 250mm d 18mm
Weight: 910g
ISBN-10: 0711233594
ISBN-13: 9780711233591
Barcode No: 9780711233591
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Synopsis
Investigating the scientific wonders that keep the cyclist in the saddle and explaining how the bike and rider work together, this fascinating book is the perfect way to analyse your own kit and technique by showing you the techniques of the professionals. Each chapter investigates a different area of physics or technology and is organised around a series of questions; What is the frame design? How have bicycle wheels evolved? What muscle groups does cycling exploit? How much power does a professional cyclist generate? Each question is investigated using explanatory infographics and illustrations to clarify the answers. Dip into the book for answers to specific questions or read it right through for a complete overview of how machine and rider work together. At its heart, the simple process of getting about on two wheels contains a wealth of fascinating science.

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"interesting, informative and engaging" ''rather than sucking the joy out of cycling with the appliance of complex science, this fascinating read instead brings a very accessible new perspective through easy-to-understand language and plenty of images. There's loads here you can apply to your own riding as well, for your very own 'marginal gains' strategy.' 'a fascinating introduction to the complexities of what we do with the simple bicycle.' 'a handsome-looking, hardback tome, with nearly 200 glossy pages of thoughtfully-laid out text, photos and colour diagrams.'

'a fascinating introduction to the complexities of what we do with the simple bicycle.'

'a fascinating read ... a great book for the two-wheeled aficionado'

''rather than sucking the joy out of cycling with the appliance of complex science, this fascinating read instead brings a very accessible new perspective through easy-to-understand language and plenty of images. There's loads here you can apply to your own riding as well, for your very own 'marginal gains' strategy.'

"interesting, informative and engaging"