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Published: 1st September 2012
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Power meters measure a cyclist's strength, but this revolutionary training technology can benefit everyone, not just the most powerful riders. In "The Power Meter Handbook", the most trusted coach in endurance sports offers a simple user's guide to help cyclists and triathletes master the fundamentals of training with power. Friel shows cyclists how to sift through noisy data to focus on just the most important measurements. Armed with the techniques they need to know, riders will master power training concepts, accurately interpret their data, and learn how to harness this revolutionary technology to earn big performance gains from their day-to-day training. In simple language, the most trusted coach in endurance sports makes understanding a power meter easy, no advanced degrees or tech savvy required. Cyclists and triathletes will master the basics to reveal how powerful they are. Focusing on their most important data, they'll discover hidden power, refine their pacing, and find out how many matches they can burn on any given day. Once they understand the fundamentals, Friel will show how to apply his proven training approach to gain big performance in road races, time trials, triathlons, and century rides. Power meters aren't just for the pros or racers anymore. "The Power Meter Handbook" makes it easy for any cyclist or triathlete to gain a deeper understanding of their performance and get ready for new challenges.

"Joe Friel is arguably the most experienced personal cycling coach in the U.S., and his book "The Cyclist's Training Bible" has become, well... the Bible of the sport." -- "Bicycling "magazine

"Joe Friel has spent most of his life in devotion to the understanding and teaching of sport. Joe has managed to focus on the key components to athletic success while weeding out the noise." -- Justin Daerr, professional triathlete

"One of the most trusted coaches in the sport." -- "LAVA "magazine

"I find Friel's book ["The Cyclist's Training Bible" to be] a treasure of information for cyclists of all levels." -- Andy Hampsten, 1988 Giro d'Italia winner, 1992 Tour de France stage winner at Alpe d'Huez

"25 years of active multisport coaching has proven that Joe Friel has an unprecedented understanding of endurance sports. As a multiple triathlon world champion, I would consider Joe as one of the leading figures in triathlon coaching today. Joe's professional approach and practical understanding of sports physiology has helped many endurance athletes of all abilities reach their full athletic potential." -- Simon Lessing, 5-time Triathlon World Champion

"Joe Friel's wealth of knowledge in triathlon is astounding and he has a wonderful way of sharing that knowledge with all athletes from beginners to elite professionals." -- Siri Lindley, Triathlon World Champion

"Whether you're a beginning triathlete or a seasoned pro, Joe Friel is the leading authority on triathlon training." -- Ryan Bolton, Ironman winner and 2000 U.S. Olympic team member

"Joe does the hard work for the beginning triathlete by condensing, prioritizing, and simplifying all the science and practical experience which he has mastered over decades of coaching." -- Barb Lindquist, 2004 USA Olympic Team

ISBN: 9781934030950
ISBN-10: 1934030953
Audience: General
For Ages: 15+ years old
For Grades: 10+
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 240
Published: 1st September 2012
Publisher: VeloPress
Dimensions (cm): 20.3 x 15.4  x 1.9
Weight (kg): 0.331