Road Cycling
Contributors: Robert J. Gregor (Editor); Francesco Conconi (Editor)
Edition: 1st edition
Publisher: Blackwell Publishing Limited
Published: January 15, 2000
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 132
ISBN-13: 9780865429123
Subjects: Biomechanics, human kinetics; Cycling; Sports injuries & medicine; Medical / Nursing; Medical; Sports Science; Physiological aspects; Cycling - General; Sports & Recreation / Cycling; Biomechanics; Bicycling; Sports Medicine
First sentence: Skeletal muscle is a transformer designed to convert signals from the nervous system and chemical energy from food substrates into force to produce and control movement.
Description: "Presented in a clear, didactic style, this new addition to the Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science series, focuses on the techniques of conditioning, road cycling biomechanics, nutrition and hydration for road cycling, trauma, and other medical problems encountered by the competitive road cyclist. Edited by two authorities, Road Cycling draws together expertise from France (from the Federation Francaise de Cyclisme), Holland, Italy and the United States (from the US Olympic Training Center) to present an authoritative reference for all those actively involved in the sport."--BOOK JACKET.