VeloPress

From cyclocross racing and training expert Simon Burney, comes a fully updated and expanded edition, exploring every aspect of this increasingly popular sport. Beginners and veterans will benefit from comprehensive explanations of cyclocross racing techniques and tactics. Burney covers how and when to dismount and remount a bike, as well as how to tackle tough course conditions from snow to sand to mud. With the latest on equipment and bike fit, newcomers will be off to a good start with the proper gear. A newly expanded training section describes how to train on a monthly, weekly, and daily basis, with hints for on- and off-road training as well as run training and training indoors. Burney’s expertise is complemented with tips from some of the best riders in contemporary cyclocross.