Cycling Past 50 (Ageless Athlete)

by Joe Friel

Book Overview

Conventional wisdom says that middle-aged cyclists should slow down and expect to achieve less as they grow older. But in Cycling Past 50 , author Joe Friel shows cyclists that with proper training... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0880117370
• Release Date: April 1998
• Publisher: Human Kinetics
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.6" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Book

Despite the title, cyclists of all ages will find this book useful. There is a great deal of both general discussion as well as specific recommendations for effective training. The sections which are age specific generally are of the form "If you were 20 you would train like this, since you are 50 you need to modify the training like this... (usually allow more recovery)". Thus the discussion becomes relevant for everyone. Some will probably find the specifics more detail than they are interested in. Fine, take the bigger message (intensity + adequate recovery = ageless perfomance) and you will be way ahead of the game. The discussion of heart rate training is the best I have seen. Again highly recommended for everyone.

Well explained good information

This book dispells the myths re age and exercise. After reading the facts I also feel encouraged to train more and in the correct way. The fisiology of training is well explained. After dealing with age related facts and information Joe's book is equaly important for cyclists of all age groups. I would recommend it for people from 15 - 85. This book will enable you to compile an all year training program for yourself.

I'm Cycling Past 86

I would say that this book is excellent for any adult that wants to start or get back to riding a bike again, regardless of his or her age, as long as a physical examination says it's OK. Now some people might think this book is too advanced, but keep reading and you will get to areas that fit right into your case like a glove. Joe Friel set this book up for everybody. He could of named it 'Cycling past Five', but then he would have to put in 'How to ride in traffic'. Joe bought to my attention the importance of a Heart Rate Monitor. Of course if you just want to ride around the block, I don't think you'll need one. If you want to improve your cycling ability you better look into it. I'm going to get me one and learn how to use it. Dynecourt Mahon.........Gods gift to the Daughters of the American Revolution.........

Just what I needed

I've been a casual cyclist for over a year now, and I was looking for information that would explain in everyday language a strategy for improving my conditioning. This book hit the mark right on the head. I didn't want a detailed plan. I wanted to understand the concepts of training so that I could easily tailor them for myself, and this book provides just that. As mentioned in other reviews, this book is not just for those over 50. It could easily apply to anyone who wants to get more out of cycling, whether it be for long distance riding, touring, racing, whatever. I've known for a long time that working out in different heart-rate zones can improve conditioning and performance, but I've never known how to apply these ideas. Now I do, thanks to this book.

The Bible Simplified

This volume has the basic information of the Bible in a better organized format. When one needes more detailed training information, this volume makes finding the material in the Bible less time consuming. It also isn't just for cyclists past the age of 50. Any cyclist seeking sound training advice in a more usable format than the Bible will benefit from this volume.