Product Description
Clark and Hegmann write this book from their passion for teaching both novice and seasoned cyclists how to fuel their bodies to enhance performance. They combine their cycling experience and professional expertise to teach you what, when, and how to eat for good health, high energy, strength, and stamina. Whatever your cycling endeavors—recreational riding, touring, racing, or randonneuring—you’ll learn what you need to know for optimal fueling so you can impr… More >>
#1 by Giles on April 10, 2010 - 9:56 pm
I had only just opened the package and was browsing the book (it’s okay to do that with nonfiction) when I came across an interesting anomaly on page 117: There was no page 117. In fact, the book skipped right from 116 to 133. I took a very close look at the binding of the book, and the pages were all there, wedged closely together in the normal fashion; no pages had been torn out. The pages must have been misnumbered then, right? No, 116 definitely cut off mid-sentence. I searched the book, perhaps 117-132 had been simple misplaced, and not altogether lost? .. Alas, no. I can only assume that this was an error in publishing, and that the book you order would have this too. I imagine that no one else mentioned it before because they hadn’t gotten that far in the book before they made their review.
As for the actual content of the book that was there, that can basically be summarized as this: make sure you get a good balance of protein, carbs, and fat — bike slow for a long time if you want to burn fat, bike HARD and FAST if you want to build muscle. Eat vegetables, the brighter the color, the better. Just read the food pyramid, then increase portions if you are biking a lot and are still hungry. Nothing you don’t already know, or couldn’t figure out yourself. Oh, and this book is for endurance riders, century riders, and old people, not svelte, strapping, and handsome young 20-something year-old racers.
Rating: 1 / 5
#2 by Hardy Hamann on April 10, 2010 - 11:07 pm
Easy read. Full of excellent information. Good examples for food selections on and off the bike.
It has improved my cycling performance in preparation for a 200mile per day ride.
Rating: 4 / 5
#3 by Margaret Constantine on April 11, 2010 - 1:35 am
This is a clear and concise book about nutrition and cycling. I found her advice supported by professional advice that has helped by bicycle training. The book was very readable and well organized around the topics that I was most interested in pursing. I believe that this book can be a help to all cyclists regardless of their level of fitness. I am recommending this book to all the cyclist that I ride with and know.
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by James Olmstead on April 11, 2010 - 3:34 am
The book is comprehensive, thorough and very readable. The information is applicable to every day activities – not strictly cycling. It’s worth every penny!
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by Dimple on April 11, 2010 - 3:41 am
“The Cyclist’s Food Guide” is alot easier to understand than our new food pyramid! I rode the MS Tour of Tanglewood Century last year and had a wonderful experience. True, this was not a timed event but I felt great before, during and after. Clark’s knowledge helped me through that and I’m grateful.
Rating: 5 / 5