Cyclo Cross

The Cyclocross Bible is a complete guide to all aspects of cyclocross, from selecting a child's first bike, through to training, technique, bike maintenance, and international racing. Included in this comprehensive guide Starting out Buying a bike and tackling your first race Technique All the key elements of cyclocross examined and explained: cornering, obstacles, run-ups, mud, sand, and much more. Equipment What to look for in a cyclocross bike and where to focus your spending, tyre types, treads and pressures, maintenance, and pit crew best-practice. Fitness Developing training strategies to improve your physical and mental fitness, and injury prevention, plus working with power data and analytics. Racing How to examine and interpret courses and conditions, choose equipment, select racing lines, and so develop winning strategies. Detailed guidance on a successful trip to race in the home of cyclocross, plus the cyclocross racer's bucket-list.