Bicycling Fuel

Nutrition for Bicycle Riders

by Richard Rafoth MD

Chapters include:

• Basic Physiology
• Energy Requirements
• Nutrition Theory
• Nutrition for the Recreational Cyclist, Casual & Commuter
• Nutrition for the Elite Cyclist
• Carrying Your Calories
• Where To Eat
• Practical Tips
• Training Diet
• Recipes

Subjects Covered:

• How your body uses food for energy
• The secretes of a performance diet
• Eating right for speed, health and endurance
• The role of liquids in your diet
• What to eat and drink; what to leave out
• Recommended Nutrition Plan
• Prepare your own energy drink
• Vitamins, minerals and food supplements
• Carrying Your Fuel - Solid Food, Fluids, etc.
• Eating on the Bike

What you eat is what you are, and the right diet will help your cycling. Much research has been done in recent years on the effect of diet on performance in cycling and other sports. Yet there is hardly a subject about which more preconceived notions and outright wrong information are propounded.

This book sets the record straight. Medically correct, yet easy to understand, Bicycling Fuel explains what to watch out for when determining which diet is right for you. Selecting yor food and drink wisely will help you perform better and enjoy cycling to the fullest, whether for recreation, touring, or competition. Includes an extensive recipe section for food to prepare at home or by the wayside.

Richard Rafoth is a medical specialist in gastroenterology (the field of diseases of the digestive tract) and an avid cyclist himself. Over many years of recreational and competitive cycling, he has gathered all the information on the subject of nutrition and performance that is relevant to the cyclist.

This book is a must have for your reference library; easy to read and to-the-point information. 128 pages, softbound book filled with charts, black and white pictures, reference info, glossary, recipes. Can easily be packed on your road tours.

Excellent Reference Book!

BICYCLING

TOURING AND MOUNTAIN BIKE BASICS

By Trailside

The ultimate illustration how-to guide to mountain biking and road touring from Trailside, the hit public television series. To help you become the best cyclist possible, Bicycling: touring and Mountain Bike Basics includes these special sections:

• Choosing the Right Bike
• Frame Facts
• The Buying Game
• Finding Your Rhythm
• Climbing & Descending
• Advance Technique
• The Fitness Factor
• Basic Bike Maintenance
• The Best Riding and How to Find It
• And much more !

Softbound with vinyl cover, 192 pages, color photographs.

SPORTS MEDICINE TIPS for Cyclists

by W.R.Spence, M.D.

Why You Need This Booklet - This booklet isn't intended as a first-aid primer, but rather as a way to give you basic information about common overuse injuries associated with cycling. ?1991 WRS Pub.

Chapters:

• Introduction
• The Neck
• The Back
• The Buttocks
• The Knees
• The Feet
• The Hands
• The Lungs
• The Environment
• Sex & Cycling

Ten tips to make your cycling more enjoyable

1. Check the height of your handlebars and their distance from the saddle
2. Use padded handlebars and wear padded gloves
3. Select the correct saddle height
4. Consider a gel saddle or saddle pad
5. Use your gear properly
6. Prevent blisters by eliminating friction
7. Avoid damaging the nerves in your hand
8. Learn to breath asymmetrically
9. Prevent heat problems
10. Don't let cycling hurt your sex life!

Paperback Booklet, 47 pages filled with color illustrations.

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