The Non Cyclists Guide To The Century And Other Road Races

Download or read book The Non Cyclist's Guide to the Century and Other Road Races written by Dawn Dais and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-02 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get off your butt, into some spandex ... and then back on your butt again! Dawn Dais, author of The Non runner's Marathon Guide for Women, is back and ready to take new cyclists from the bike store floor to the finish line. Dawn covers everything newbie racers need to know: selecting the race that's best for you, choosing a bike that offers both performance and comfort, creating a training schedule (and sticking to it), getting to know the cycling community and actually participating in a century - plus information on cycling vacations, commuting to work, and more. With hilarious, true-life accounts of cross-training and crotch rashes, The Non cyclist's Guide to the Century and Other Road Races is a fun and informative book that's perfect for both athletes and non-athletes interested in getting their butts into gear.