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CLIMB! Conquer Hills, Get Lean, and Elevate Every Ride

Bicycling Magazine

4/5 ( ratings)

Drop pounds , 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 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.

Pages: 194

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Rodale

Release: May 11, 2022

ISBN: 163565209X

ISBN 13: 9781635652093

CLIMB! Conquer Hills, Get Lean, and Elevate Every Ride

Bicycling Magazine

4/5 ( ratings)

Drop pounds , 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 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.

Pages: 194

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Rodale

Release: May 11, 2022

ISBN: 163565209X

ISBN 13: 9781635652093

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