The Cyclist's Training Bible
by Joe Friel · Joe Friel
A comprehensive training manual by coach Joe Friel covering periodization, testing, and structured workouts for road cycling. Readers learn to plan a season, set power and heart-rate zones, and build endurance, strength, and race-specific fitness systematically.
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