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Authors: Lance Armstrong, Chris Carmichael, Peter Joffre Nye
ISBN-13: 9781579542702, ISBN-10: 1579542700
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Rodale Press, Inc.
Date Published: September 2000
Edition: REV

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Author Biography: Lance Armstrong

Lance Armstrong is a seven-time winner of the Tour de France and fulltime cancer fighter. He oversees the Lance Armstrong Foundation, a nonprofit organization that assists cancer patients around the world with managing and surviving the disease. He won the first of his record-setting seven Tour de France wins after surviving a nearly fatal bout with testicular cancer.  In 2008, he was named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People.  He lives in Austin, Texas.

Book Synopsis

A TRAINING PROGRAM SO SIMPLE, IT'S LIKE RIDING A BICYCLE...WITH THE BEST IN THE WORLD!

In 1999 the world watched spellbound as Lance Armstrong achieved one of the most dramatic comebacks in sports history, winning the grueling Tour de France just three years after being diagnosed with advanced testicular cancer. Lance's return road to glory took courage, determination, and a top-notch training program. Now Lance's winning strategies— developed with coach Chris Carmichael— can be yours, too! Whether you're a cycling novice or a competitive racer, The Lance Armstrong Training Program will teach you how to:

* find the right bike for your body

* know when to brake (only as a last resort!)

* corner, climb, and descend like a pro

* develop your explosive power to sprint

* incorporate cross-training into your schedule

* build necessary mental toughness...

* and much more!

Simple and focused, Lance's proven program will transform you into the rider you want to be— in just seven weeks!

About the Author

Lance Armstrong was ranked the #1 cyclist in the world in 1996. After his thrilling comeback victory at the1999 Tour de France, he was named the 1999 Wide World of Sports Athlete of the Year and The Most Fascinating Person of 1999 by Barbara Walters.

Chris Carmichael has been Lance Armstrong's personal coach since the early 1990s. A former world-class cyclist, he was named the 1999 Coach of the Year by the United States Olympic Committee.

Peter Joffrey Nye is a cyclist and professional writer.

Table of Contents

Forewordv
Introductionxv
Part 1The Promise of Cycling
1.The Appeal of Two Wheels3
2.Cycling Equipment10
3.Essential Maintenance and Repair23
4.Riding Position35
5.Rules of the Road47
Part 2The Carmichael Training System
6.The Heart of Training59
7.The 7-Week Success Plan68
8.Training Techniques and Workouts80
9.Recovery90
10.Strength Training100
11.Eat for Health and Performance113
Part 3Essential Skills
12.The Power of Pedaling131
13.Shifting and Braking138
14.Road Hazards143
15.Group Riding149
16.Riding Out the Weather156
Part 4Techniques to Ride like a Pro
17.Mental Toughness167
18.Cornering174
19.Climbing179
20.Descending188
21.Sprinting193
22.Time Trialing204
23.Lance in Action215
Photo Credits225
Index227
About the Authors239

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