Cutting-Edge Cycling presents the latest research on training, competition, and performance. This book brings together a wealth of wisdom from Hunter Allen and Stephen Cheung.

The sport of cycling demands that its athletes continue to search for ways to train more efficiently and improve performance. Cutting-Edge Cycling's evidence-based approach translates the most recent science from the lab into practical training information for cyclists on the road. Highlighting training techniques from many of cycling's top scientists, this book investigates the state of elite cycling, covers cutting-edge performance enhancers such as cooling strategies and altitude training, details on how to avoid the effects of overtraining. The book also explains how to establish the ideal pace for various events, terrains, and conditions.

Both seasoned competitors and fitness riders will find Cutting-Edge Cycling to be a vital component of their future cycling success.

"Hunter and Stephen are two of the most knowledgeable people in the art of coaching and the science of cycling. 
Cutting-Edge Cycling is a definite must-have book."
    Scott Moninger
    Winningest US. Professional Cyclist 

About the Authors

Hunter Allen is a former professional cyclist, renowned coach, and expert in using power meters to train endurance athletes. As a professional racer, he earned more than 40 career victories in competitions around the world. Upon retiring from racing, Allen became a USAC elite-level cycling coach and certified nutrition consultant. Allen is a frequent presenter at USA Cycling's coaching certification courses and was a technical consultant to the 2008 USA Cycling BMX Olympic team. He is the founder of Peaks Coaching Group and is a codeveloper of TrainingPeaks WKO software, a leading program for analyzing data from power meters. Allen lives in Big Island, Virginia.

Stephen Cheung, PhD, is the science and training editor for PezCyclingNews.com and has authored more than 100 articles on cycling science topics. He holds a Canada Research Chair in environmental ergonomics and his research focuses on the effect of thermal stress on human physiology and performance. Cheung helped to establish the sport science support network for the Canadian Sport Centre in Atlantic Canada and has consulted with the Canadian national rowing and snowboard teams on specific sport performance projects. Cheung has also served as a cycling official and as a board member of the Canadian Cycling Association. Cheung lives in Fonthill, Ontario. 

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