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"This time the dean of human performance takes on the metamorphosis of aging along with the associated roller coaster ride of ills and thrills. Joe Friel's journey into aging explores the gamut of changes that affect us as cyclists. For some, Cycling Past 50 confirms the infinity of human physical potential. On a broader scale, it is our complete reference guide for personal exploration."
John Howard
3-time Olympic Cylist, 13-time U.S. national champion, Pan Am Games gold medalist, Ironman Triathlon world champion
"One of America's best cycling coaches shares his wisdom in a comprehensive book directed to the over 50-year-old. Senior riders will appreciate Joe devoting an entire book to them. Younger riders must read this book too-there's so much good information for riders of any age."
Arnie Baker, MD
5-time cycling national champion,
Elite cycling coach, author, and columnist
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"Joe Friel’s journey into aging explores the gamut of changes that affect us as cyclists. For some, Cycling Past 50 confirms the infinity of human physical potential. On a broader scale, it is our complete reference guide for personal exploration."
John Howard 3-time Olympic cyclist, 13-time U.S. national champion, Pan Am Games gold medalist, Ironman Triathlon world champion
"Senior riders will appreciate Joe devoting an entire book to them. Younger riders must read this book too—there’s so much good information for riders of any age."
Arnie Baker, MD 5-time cycling national champion, Elite cycling coach, author, and columnist
"Impressive . . . comprehensive, yet straightforward. Every cyclist and coach, whether young or old, beginner or professional, has something to learn from this book."
Mike Niederpruem, MS, CSCS Manager of Coaching Programs USA Cycling
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- Series: Ageless Athlete Series
- Paperback: 264 pages
- Publisher: Human Kinetics; 1 edition (April 21, 1998)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0880117370
- ISBN-13: 978-0880117371
- Product Dimensions: 0.6 x 5.9 x 8.9 inches
- Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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Why "Train"?
I think improving my cycling will make it more enjoyable, so I've decided to experiment by following a training regimen. Last year I simply rode my bike as often, fast, and far as possible. I did get faster and able to ride longer, but it plateaued. The logic is obvious - specific steps designed by very, very experienced people for a specific goal are more likely to achieve that goal than random effort. Will it be too much or a PITA? Time will tell.
My First 12 Months
From past experience I knew I needed some days to rest, so I started off mostly following a riding one day with a rest or gym day - I had started my "get back into shape" effort by joining a gym two months before I started riding. I also joined two cycling clubs in my first month cycling, the Charles River Wheelmen and Nashoba Valley Pedalers and discovered that they had rides every week on weekends, most of which had very well-designed routes. Immediately I started doing club rides every Saturday and Sunday - scratch the ride/rest idea. After two months of riding, I added Wednesday Wheelers, a group within CRW. Then I had regular rides on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday every week. Most of these club rides had options for two or three routes of different length. Naturally [in my mind, anyway], I would always opt for the longest ride option. Add in a couple of solo rides and there weren't many rest days in the week. By the end of six months, I was riding 5-6 days a week.
Find a Plan
The two most prolific authors on training for cycling seem to be Joe Friel and Chris Carmichael. Shortly after I started riding I read Friel's The Cyclist's Training Bible (skimmed), Cycling Past 50, and Carmichael's The Time-Crunched Cyclist.