The Midlife Cyclist: The Road Map for the +40 Rider Who Wants to Train Hard, Ride Fast and Stay Healthy
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Bloomsbury presents The Midlife Cyclist written and read by Phil Cavell.
‘I am blown away by the level of detail Phil Cavell brings to his work.’ – Elinor Barker MBE, multiple world champion and Olympic gold medallist
‘The Midlife Cyclist is a triumph’ – Cycling Plus
‘An amazing accomplishment… a simple-to-understand précis of your midlife as a cyclist – you won’t want to put it down.’ – Phil Liggett, TV cycling commentator
‘Phil is eminently qualified to write The Midlife Cyclist. Well, he is certainly old enough.’ – Fabian Cancellara, Tour de France rider and two-time Olympic champion
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Renowned cycling biomechanics pioneer, Phil Cavell, explores the growing trend of middle-aged and older cyclists seeking to achieve high-level performance.
Using contributions from leading coaches, ex-professionals and pro-team doctors, he produces the ultimate manifesto for mature riders who want to stay healthy, avoid injury – and maximise their achievement levels.
Time’s arrow traditionally plots an incremental path into declining strength and speed for all of us. But we are different to every other generation of cyclists in human history. An ever-growing number of us are determined to scale the highest peaks of elite physical fitness into middle-age and beyond. Can the emerging medical and scientific research help us achieve the holy triumvirate of speed and health with age?
The Midlife Cyclist offers a gold standard road-map for the mature cyclist who aims to train, perform and even race at the highest possible level.
13 reviews for The Midlife Cyclist: The Road Map for the +40 Rider Who Wants to Train Hard, Ride Fast and Stay Healthy
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Debbie Allmon –
Must read for 55 plus cyclists with goals in cycling and health
The body changes and this book helps you understand how to get the most out of your body when the muscles have changed when your nutrition requirements have changed. It is truly a must read.
stric –
If anything, I wish it were a bit more technical
Some other readers complained that the book was too technical. But as a serious bicycle rider, I found this book to be a great synthesis of many ideas and knowledge that we cyclists already know, except now, it’s all in one place. The book is easy to read and it’s written both for those who know a ting or two about cycling and those who don’t. I wish it were illustrated and a bit more technical because it would be even more helpful, more interesting and informative to the readers.
Antonio Latte –
I needed this book
I have been riding my bike for 7 years, I started from cero, I have learned at lot during this 7 years but after reading this book I need to rethink everything over, there is too much information out there that is not accurate. I am 60 and I am planning to ride for many more years. Thank Phil for writing this book, is like a life manual for cyclist.
elessar89 –
Forget That Fancy Wheelset, Read This
Iâve been having a bit of a crisis recently, my performance is falling and nothing that I do seems to work. So when I saw this book, I knew that I had a duty to read it.Some parts of the book were difficult to work through, they seemed too detailed, too technical, though looking back now, it all seems so simple. I now understand cyclingâthe interaction of a person and an âantiquated, Victorian contraptionâ like never before. But the book just got better and better. The final two chapters are stunning, if youâre a coach, you need to read this. You see, sport is as much mental as it is FTP or VO2 max. Learn this and learn that itâs OK to âfeelâ crap, to have bad days, to âfailâ and you will still be riding your bike, twenty years from now.In all honesty, I have read so many books about cycling but this is the first that has really helped and has left me feeling a debt of gratitude to itâs author. Thank you Phil.
MacGyverJr –
Not meant for an Amateur or beginner
Well written but not intended for us amateurs. This is from the perspective of someone who has ridden in competition. Way to much jargon for the everyday casual rider. Also what I read of it centered around Europe or possibly Britain. None of the points of reference meant anything to me having only lived in the United States. I was looking for something directed to the novice rider and this was definitely not that.
Mark12 –
A lot of information in this book.
As an avid eighty year old cyclist, am always wondering how far and how fast to go. This book has the answer!
Howard –
Good overview for beginners or experienced mid-lifers
I have always sought out a book for moderate cycling. Unfortunately, as the author states, most midlife cycling books are geared towards competitive cycling. But what about the rest of us? This books provides practical advice for moderate cyclists and those trying to go a notch or two above- but not necessarily competitive race level. Also, the level of detail was just enough to recommend targets and boundaries without having to rely on overly specific measurements like lactate threshold etc. -which most of us neither have the time, sophistication or tools to measure. I ride 60-80miles a week and found this book helpful for riding within this limit and/or going a bit above safely.
Anthony Lopez –
more than worth it
Material delivers on the title and then some. Lots of information to digest on multiple aspects of your enjoyment and performance on the bike and health in general. Last couple of chapters wrap it all up nicely. Great read! Thanks for writing this, truly enjoyed.
Michel –
Just another must read book !Thanks again,Michel
Downtrodden –
Bought a while ago when I found out it was written by someone I know from the Covent Garden bike park days. Only read about 30 pages before putting down, now picked it up again, knowledgeable guy, telling you why and how to stave off old age while riding a bikeâ¦
Hans Nilsson –
The only book I gave come across that focuses on the ageing athlete of any sport. It is not just for cyclists.
john mcmonnies –
I have wandered around a lot of physio/medical approaches to just cycling and this is by far the most illuminating
Beats –
Full of scientific evidence insight and common sense. Makes a complicated subject very Interesting and easy to understand. It has improved my training and overall fitness no end.