Bicycling Magazine's Century Training Program presents a complete training program for riding—and enjoying—cycling's fastest growing challenge To ride a century means to cover 100 miles in a day—no small feat for riders at any level. But the century is becoming cycling's equivalent of the marathon, with more and more century events scheduled for thousands of riders across the country. Now, champion pro cyclist Marla Streb provides a thorough manual for anyone who wants to train for this distance. She offers guidelines for: • customizing a training plan based on fitness level and century pace goal • getting proper bike fit and choosing the right equipment • training and ride-day strategies for optimal fueling and hydration Backed by Bicycling magazine, the world's leading bike magazine and a proven authority on long-distance cycling, this book is an indispensable guide for recreational and competitive cyclists alike.

Provides a guide to achieving the one-hundred-mile-per-day biking goal, sharing counsel on how to customize a fitness-based training plan, select a bicycle and equipment, and use fueling and hydration strategies.

A guide for novice cyclists offers tips on choosing the right equipment, presents different techniques for riding on paved roads or dirt trails, and provides information on improving skill.

A guide for beginners is revised to include the sport's most up-to-date advances, sharing comprehensive advice on such topics as riding safely in traffic, preventing and treating injuries, and basic bicycle maintenance. Original.

Delivers a weight-loss plan designed to help you lose 30, 50, or even 100 pounds.

Provides advice on equipment and skills, including tips on how to prevent injury and convert a mountain bike into a road bike

Bicycling magazine features bikes, bike gear, equipment reviews, training plans, bike maintenance how tos, and more, for cyclists of all levels.

Bicycling magazine features bikes, bike gear, equipment reviews, training plans, bike maintenance how tos, and more, for cyclists of all levels.

Do you feel that riding a century is impossible? Are century rides for other riders and not you? Are you stuck doing the same rides every week? Are you reluctant to drive 100 miles in a single day, much less ride your bike than far? You can ride a century! Thousands of cyclists ride century rides with friends, or alone, every year. It is a physical challenge, but they are also fun social events where you meet dozens of other cyclists. With training and preparation, you can achieve this road cycling goal without spending thousands of dollars on the latest featherweight bicycle model and components. Charles Lindsey talks you through the current bike choices, the increasingly sophisticated bike technology and the ever increasing prices for them. He describes the benefit and the cost of these choices and lets you decide whether to upgrade or not. Charles keeps the focus on the cyclist. He provides simple training plans to achieve your goal. Charles takes the perspective of an average cyclist who is now riding 30 miles on a typical Saturday right now. He shows the way for anyone who has thought about riding a century through research, stories, and dozens of practical tips. In these pages you will discover: - How to train for your century ride - How to avoid the mistakes that could take the fun out of your day - How the proper bike components help and why maintenance is crucial - How to ride with a large group of cyclists - How to handle hills and weather along the route - How much, and what, you should eat and drink, before, during and after the ride - How to finish the ride strong and have fun Road cycling is a fun and important part of your life. A century ride is an achievement that will amaze your family, friends, and coworkers. If you are a road cyclist who wants to reach the next level but you do not know how to do it, this book is for you.

Provides routines for fifteen, thirty, forty-five, and sixty minute cardiovascular and weight training workouts, including information on seasonal and office workouts.