Racing Tactics for Cyclists

By Thomas Prehn

Book Overview

Thomas Prehn helps cyclists avoid common race mistakes and ride strategically. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1931382301
• ISBN13: 9781931382304
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: VeloPress
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.1" x 0.5" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

DON'T BUY THIS BOOK!!!!!

Since reading this book is likely to make you a more competitive racer, I can hardly suggest that you read it. Afterall, that would be like giving myself a flat, or forgetting to put my rear wheel on before I lined up against you. I want to win just as much as you, so stay away from this book and all its excellent information. There are few books like this available for racing cyclists, thankfully.

Steepen the learning curve & skip the road rash

I've been racing for 20 years and this book is a very well-written, very concise summary of many basic skills that every cyclist needs to know. Perhaps more importantly for the beginner, former US Pro champ Prehn explains outstanding tactical moves from his racing days as well as more recent races. Not all races are identical, but the examples help the reader begin to think "outside of the box" and begin to recognize and consider the multiple team/personality/individual talent dynamics that exist in any road bicyle race.

Good book for first time racer or for big cycling fans

I am an avid cyclist who rides 75+ miles a week but has never raced. I found the book to be very interesting and I am a much more knowledgeable fan after reading the book. When watching the TDF on OLN I can now understand what is going on during a mass sprint at the end of a flat stage. Prior to reading the book it looked more like total chaos. Diagrams are simple, concepts are well explained and the book is very easy to read in general. Given all the simplicity it might be easy to see why the book might not be as valuable for someone with lots of race experience.

Good coaching material

I recommend this book to anyone who is trying to learn bunch racing skills or teaching them to younger riders. While the experienced rider may read the skills and think "I've been doing this for years, but I'd never thought of suggesting that to a younger rider". It doesn't have alot on team tactics but I have a few chapters I have my juniors read while travelling to events.

Simply Awesome!!!!

This book is perfect for beginner cyclist, amateur competitors, intermediate competitors and anyone that wants to truly enjoy watching cycling. I've raced amateur and watched hundreds of hours of cycling, once I read this book I realized I was missing allot! No doubt this book will quickly become a 'must have' for anyone serious about cycling. The author does a fantastic job describing advanced techniques. I own 12+ cycling books and some are practically Chinese, not this book. Very easy to read and understand while conveying a complicated topic. Great Stuff!!!