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Product Description
Drop pounds (and your rivals!), get fast, put more power in your pedals, and gain know-how that will make even the hardest hills feel faster. Bicycling fitness columnist Selene Yeager has experienced and enjoyed the transformative power of climbing-and she has made it much of her life's work to learn the secrets to riding uphill. In CLIMB!, she shares not only her own hard-earned expertise but also wisdom and advice from exercise physiologists, cycling coaches, nutrition experts, and top amateur and professional climbers to help you:Build base fitness to prepare your body for hills
Demystify the physics of climbing
Boost your power-to-weight ratio
Choose the proper gearing and cadence
Fuel for (and recover from) long, hilly days on the bike
Overcome negative self-talk
Position yourself in and out of the saddle
Strengthen your key climbing muscles off the bike
Ride downhill with confidence
And much more!
In addition to a wealth of real-world advice, workouts, and training plans, you'll also find tributes to the world's most iconic ascents-and inspiring stories from those who have scaled them. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned rider, this entertaining, approachable guide will help you unleash your potential and find more joy in every ride.
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