Book Description
Chris Carmichael has trained many of the world's best cyclists, and now he offers his invaluable training tips, cutting-edge workout programs, and state-of-the-art exercises to help readers find their ultimate ride. In this book, he gives riders of all abilities an insider's guide to getting fitter, faster, and on to the champion's platform.
With photographs and illustrated exercises, The Ultimate Ride helps build a strong foundation for incremental leaps in fitness, times, and techniques. Nutritional advice, goal-setting methods, and mental exercises complement the physical training tips, to make this the only cycling fitness book an enthusiast will ever need.
Customer Reviews:
Better than "Lance Armstrong Performance Program".......2007-01-04
Chris Carmichael did a better job in this book than "Lance Armstrong Performance Program". I think that "The Ultimate Ride" has more details, and does not use the "maximum heart rate" padron of training, but "lactate threshold", as found in Joe Friel's "The Cyclist Training Bible".
However, its much easier to create an anual program with "The Cyclist Training Bible", since the "The Ultimate Ride" is a little bit haphazard in this issue.
The best book of bike training still is "The Cyclist Training Bible"; "The Ultimate Ride" is the second best.
Outstanding.......2006-07-13
Chris Carmichael has shared the knowledge he gained through his life of coaching great cyclists. His presentation makes the whole training process smarter and easier to move on. The build up and all the necessary work is all right there and there are even alternatives.
As a person who studies and writes about motivation and discipline, I found this book a strong influence. Even on the very hard rides, knowing that it works and it works because... makes the whole thing really go smooth.
Thanks Chris, keep them coming.
Great book if you want to be Stronger and Faster on the bike.......2006-03-07
Some people have said this book is too general but if you read it and re-read the relevant sections about your workout focus it's pretty clear what you need to do. Not only does he give a sample workout routine for all of the different training periods but he explains why they're designed the way they are, so you can make your workout YOURS.
Pros:
1) Very clear explanation of each workout and its benefits
2) Emphasis is put on the diet and a reasonably good explanation about eating toward a good recovery.
3) The sample plans are based on 5 or 6 day per week workout regiments so there's some flexibility when it comes to the real work cyclist trying to fit it in his/her weekly schedule.
3) Carmichael is good motivational writer
Cons:
1) Carmichael says "recent studies" a lot but never actually references them. It raises a question on how valid the studies really are.
2) Carmichael emphasizes power as a means of measuring effort. He gives heart rate criteria as well, but he flat out states that power is a better measure of performance. This means you either need an expensive power tap or a trainer with the power data at a given speed or range of speeds.
Great way to learn how to train and ride faster.......2006-02-21
This is a great book for someone looking to improve their performance on a bike. It's different from other cycling training books in that it really shows you how you can get better, not only through workouts, but also through improving the way you ride. I really liked the parts about ways to save energy in pacelines and when climbing hills, what to eat and drink and when, and how to set up your bike so it fits and is comfortable. It's refreshing to see someone who's interested in teaching people how to train, as well as how training works together with nutrition and hydration, recovery and mental preparation to get "100% Ready". I have book shelves full of cycling training books, including Friel's and Juekendroop's, and Burke's, yet I really feel like Carmichael's offers a fresh perspective on training and preparation in cycling. It's easy to read, and speaks to me as a guy who's really into cycling and wants to get better, but isn't going to race the Tour de France anytime soon.
Good but Friel is MUCH better.......2005-10-17
I wish that I had read D. Snell's review before buying. After reading The Ultimate Ride, I learned about the The Cyclist's Training Bible by Joe Friel from my local bike club. I agree wholeheartedly with D. Snell's comments. The Ultimate Ride is good, but it is Friel-Lite and lacks a lot of details found in Friel that are helpful in putting together your own periodization training plan.
Book Description
Roll up your sleeves and get ready to totally tech-out your ride! Geek My Ride is the first do-it-yourself guide to installing a variety of awesome projects that will turn your ordinary vehicle into the ultimate tech rod! Car hacker Auri Rahimzadeh guides readers through 15 cool projects, complete with tools, skills and step-by-step instructions.
Geek My Ride goes way beyond factory options and teaches readers how to install a custom car PC, with Wi-Fi, Internet access, and more. Dive into installing video gaming systems, video surveillance, LED message boards, and more. You'll even learn to how get your car's new MP3 player to sync with your home music collection wirelessly when you pull into the garage!
Foreword by Steve "Woz" Wozniak.
Download Description
Roll up your sleeves and get ready to totally tech-out your ride! Geek My Ride is the first do-it-yourself guide to installing a variety of awesome projects that will turn your ordinary vehicle into the ultimate tech rod! Car hacker Auri Rahimzadeh guides readers through 15 cool projects, complete with tools, skills and step-by-step instructions. Geek My Ride goes way beyond factory options and teaches readers how to install a custom car PC, with Wi-Fi, Internet access, and more. Dive into installing video gaming systems, video surveillance, LED message boards, and more. You'll even learn to how get your car's new MP3 player to sync with your home music collection wirelessly when you pull into the garage! Foreword by Steve "Woz" Wozniak.
Customer Reviews:
Geek My Ride.......2006-08-03
they have some really interisting stuff about how to put a PC in your car!!you should get it if you like cars or if you like computers
the book cover is really pretty.......2006-05-25
(My review of "Geek my ride")
"Very unprofessional" This is what every un experienced pc wiz and unknowledgeable custom ride street pro has thrown in there brand new bubble chevy on dub quads. If you already know that it takes a regular house plug to plug in a pc, game console or whatever it is you're desire to bring from "crib" to "auto" (having an inverter is needed). thanks to "GEEK MY RIDE" they let you know that. -duh- they also jerry rig glue scissors and tape oh yea lots of fashionable Velcro plus most of there projects lack experience. putting a book together for a geek is clumsily easy these days. and what's even really neat is now "geek('s) in question" can tell his or her com padres they've been published. everything in this book can be learned by watching a downtown crack-head (given the chance) putting a computer in a vehicle.
my copy is being recycled by now, way of-
"the old blue bin"
H. Stephen williams, consumer 06'
Made it all look like fun, and very easy to understand.......2005-12-19
This was awesome - from the intro chapters to the projects, I could get into everything. It was very easy to understand and when spring comes around I'm gonna try it (it's pretty cold right now). I'll definitely get the music-in-car stuff done this winter, but the more complex stuff will have to wait for spring.
Making a 400 page book from 75 pages of content.......2005-10-04
I won't argue that there is some worthwhile stuff in here, and there are mentions of product names and websites that may prove useful. Many will even find the information presented worth the purchase price.
However, don't purchase this book thinking you are getting anything close to 400 pages of content. To begin with, there are many pictures, each using up half a page. That sounds good, right? Nope, the pictures show such things as an ethernet cable, a Dremel sanding bit, a picture of an extension cord and a pcture of how to use a measuring tape to measure a piece of Velcro.
More depressing, you get to look at these pictures several times, as well as read much of the content over and over. Each chapter is written as if there were no preceeding information, so you'll get to read the same information about the same products and techniques multiple times.
You know those little plastic plugs that go into A/C outlets to keep toddlers from poking pins in them? Did you need a description of them? How about a half-page picture of 4 of them artfully scattered on a table? How about multiple half-page pictures of them? How about for the extension cords, the sanding bits, etc.
I was expecting to get a 400 page book with 400 pages of information. It's nowhere near that. You may still find it worthwhile, but I found the repetition lame and unprecedented and personally resented being hoodwinked.
Repetition is the name of the game.......2005-09-14
It's not a bad book by any means. But compared to Car PC Hacks by Damien Stolarz, it's repetitive and it lacks depth. It's less of a project book, but not much of an easy read either. There's some fun projects in there and some nice solutions, for sure. But try not getting tired of the endless "I wouldn't want you to get in an accident, while watching a DVD in your car". AAAARRGHHH.
Book Description
Ride Hard, Ride Smart is a practical, hands-on survival guide for the a verage motorcyclist. It takes up where the Motorcycle Safety Foundation's Guide to Motorcycling Excellence leaves off. That very successful book is aimed at beginning riders, and as such outlines the most basic strategies of motorcycle riding. This book provides more advanced survival and safety strategies. The vast wealth of knowledge and information developed by the motorcycle safety industry is bound into one chapter and one simple concept-the 'three degrees of separation'-that sets the stage for the rest of the book. The three degrees of separation are riding strategies, training and skills, and protective gear-the things that separate the rider from death and injury. Hahn rates motorcycle risk and riding on a scale of one to ten, ten being mere moments away from certain death, and one being home safe in bed. Every motorcycle ride falls somewhere in between. Using the three degrees of separation, a rider can get the risk level down to a controllable level, creating the safest possible situation on a moving motorcycle. Other concepts explained include: - An in-depth analysis of the Hurt Study, and what it means today - Choosing the safest route - Factors common in motorcycle crashes, and how to avoid them - Vision, the rider's most important source of information - Reading the road, understanding human driving behavior, seeing crashes before they happen, and placing yourself elsewhere - The hierarchy of risk factors
Customer Reviews:
Little bit of wheat... loads of chaff!.......2007-06-08
This book was an aggravation to (try to) read. I did find a few things that were interesting and that I sometimes need reminding of, but hardly two or three paragraphs can go by without Hahn's silly rhetorical questions, cutesy remarks and flippant attitude. (i.e. chapter 7-Riding at Night. Solution: Don't Ride at Night) A better subtitle might have been "Street Strategies for New/Intermediate Riders". Writers generally hate editors, but a good editor here might have helped.
I think it could have been a helpful read when I started riding almost 40 years and several hundred thousand miles ago, but I'd have to agree with some of these reviewers who seriously question the word "advanced" on the cover. At 60 years old, I buy these kind of books to enhance my skills and stay alive, but I think I could have accomplished those goals without wasting my money on this particular book.
Funny, sobering, yet realistic.......2007-05-30
Some reviews pan this title because it paints motorcycling as relatively risky. It can be. But the author's intent is to paint a realistic picture of the risks involved. All responsible motorcycling literature along this vein wants you to take the sport and its risks very seriously. Against this serious backdrop, though, the author manages to be very funny (my opinion). Chapter 8, Riding at night, is hilarious. Is it too stark? Not if you crash. The margin for error is not wide in motorcycling. The more prepared you are, the better. This book can help.
Great Read.......2007-04-04
I found this book by accident in an artical on MSN. After reading this book. I felt compelled to read more books on the subject of cycle riding. Afterall the (Safe) ride starts in your brain, not just by hopping on and twisting the grip.
Suppliment with other books on motorcycling proficiency.......2006-08-30
I think "Ride Hard Ride Smart" gets too caught up in the dangers of riding. It seems to be more of a warning book than a guide book as evidenced by its focus on the Hurt Report. Admirably, Hahn set out to alert his readers how to identify, avoid and manage the dangers of motorcycling. But mastering the sport takes much more than that, such as understanding the machine's physics and good riding techniques so that actual dangers can be handled in real time. Hahn, in my opinion, seems to feel that scaring a motorcyclist somehow motivates the motorcyclist to ride skillfully, yet fails to discuss all relevant skills.
I think "Ride Hard Ride Smart" has a fundamental flaw; it skips some important topics such as countersteering. I found myself questioning how a rider is going to understand how to swerve to avoid a danger that Hahn points out without understanding (or even being aware of) countersteering. Yet I find no reference to countersteering in Hahn's book. However Hahn does spend a good deal of time on braking techniques, for example. But I do not believe that braking should be discussed without also discussing countersteering - both skills are relevant in real-world riding. So it seems that "Ride Hard Ride Smart" leaves out aspects of riding that are just as important as those that were included. For this reason I think that "Ride Hard Ride Smart" should be a supplement to other books about motorcycle proficiency.
While every motorcyclist needs to be reminded that drinking and riding is dangerous, I was left wondering why Hahn felt it necessary to devote so much time to this subject when his book was promoted as being for "advanced" motorcyclists, as the book's subtitle states. Wouldn't an advanced motorcyclist have already moved beyond taking the risk of drinking and riding? Any motorcyclist who mounts a motorcycle who is impaired is certainly not advanced by any definition of the word. This left me wondering if Hahn knows what an advanced motorcyclist is. Of course, it could be that the publisher added that subtitle to sell more books. At any rate, be prepared to wade through material that is more applicable to inexperienced motorcyclists, or perhaps motorcyclists who have forgotten some fundamental basics. Still, a good dose of such reminders can't hurt if that works for the reader.
But with all that said, Hahn's book is a must read for anyone who takes motorcycling seriously be they advanced or beginner. Hahn does convey many important safety pointers and street strategies. But be prepared for a good dose of motorcycling fear. But while reading Hahn's book I periodically paused to remind myself that it is better to imagine the worst while reading a book than experiencing the worst while hurtling down the road atop an 800 lb machine.
All in all, "Ride Hard Ride Smart" is an important book to read. However, because it skips important yet relevant subjects, it must be supplemented with other books about motorcycle proficiency. I've given this book a mid-range rating because I feel that "Ride Hard Ride Smart" should not be relied upon entirely. Better yet, take the appropriate Motorcycle Safety Foundation course/s where one actually learns motorcycling skills rather than just reading about them. Ride right.
Good Advise Hard Read .......2006-05-28
Pat Hahn, has some great advise in this book and I learned a lot from it. However, it is probably the most painfully dull read I have read in years. For every two pages of hard to read material you get about one or two sentences of true gems.
I felt like I was back in coledge reading boring books to try and get the few good items out of them before the test.
The same matereial could have been covered in about 20 pages.
Average customer rating:
- Short , Sweet, Informative
- A great read!
- Really is the ultimate guide
- Team Grimace
- Bill is my Yoda!
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Mountain Biking: Over the Edge
Bill Strickland
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ASIN: 0070387036 |
Book Description
Hit the trail with the assurance and daring of a pro biker. Get the adrenaline rush of flying under your own power. And take Mountain biking along. It's packed with all the nuts and bolts of mountain biking: Equipment ("Homemade," "Beware," "Must Have"); Techniques--with real-life examples. Strickland writes from his own experience--and he takes you along.
Customer Reviews:
Short , Sweet, Informative.......2002-07-27
My complaint with most mountain bike "how-to" guides is that they gear the reader toward being a professional rider. That's because they are most often written by professional riders. Seldom has a book been written that just covers the basic questions like "How do I jump a small dirt mound?" or "What is the difference between the different types of rear-suspensions that are available?" This book answers those basic questions without getting into so much detail that the average rider will be bored. The text and illustrations are clear, concise, and entertaining. The outline of the book brings the reader from shopping for their first bike, right up through explaining some of the most basic "expert" techniques. But, again, the book is very much geared toward first time or beginner riders and is intended to gradually step them up through the ranks of bad, to better, to good.
In short, this book covers most all of the basic techniques you will need to be a good novice mountain bike rider. And that's exactly what I want to be.
A great read!.......2000-07-05
A great source of information for us newies who want to take our riding a step further. Bill obviously has a great passion for the sport and his style sums up what mountain biking is all about - fun!
Really is the ultimate guide.......2000-04-26
An excellent book! Strickland's style is casual, funny, and fun to read, while still being packed with information. I recommend this book to all fat-tire enthusiasts out there.
Team Grimace.......1999-10-25
Team Grimace is the best! Keep on BIKING everyone! Oh ya...... this book is good.
Bill is my Yoda!.......1999-08-04
Oh no it's Mr.Bill! Don't let that sway you my friends. Forany of you who have read Mountain Bike magazine you certainly knowMr. Bill Strickland. If you don't you are in for a treat. Mr Bill is a fountain of knowledge that he explains with accuracy and witt.
Listen young one's. Listen and learn.....
Customer Reviews:
One word....WOW! Maybe another word...Fantastic!.......2002-10-02
Oh yeahhh...this one kept me reading late into the night, but I didn't care...couldn't stop. The characters are wonderful, the story realistic and gripping. But most of all the relationship between the hero and heroine, and how they both grew so convincingly within the pages of a small book...this only illustrates the talent of the author, and why she is about the only name left on my "buy all her books" list. I haven't read a Silhouette Desire in some time, but this one may lure me back to the line. A great read. Highly recommended.
Product Description
Listed by regions, American Endurance Rides: The Ultimate Guide contains not only a comprehensive list of all endurance rides in the United States with distances offered, descriptions of trails and level of difficulty, but also information on the geological area and climate, flora and fauna, historic sites and significance of the ride site plus much more! Other items of interest for the rider include: Available services in the area complete with distances (gas, grocery stores, restaurants, feed stores, etc.), water at camp, showers, corrals, whether dogs or campfires or allowed and whether the ride site has general horse camping for those who like to train and camp at ride sites ahead of time. Plus selected ride stories from each region. Reference directories for nearby veterinary clinics, and feed and tack stores are also included. Use this guide to plan a family vacation and travel to another region. Some of the features include local points of interest, airports, the closest big city, WalMart, etc. plus places to board your horse while you take that vacation. The guide also includes chapters on The Tevis Cup, The XP Rides, articles by guest authors, endurance clubs and much more!
Customer Reviews:
should be in every glovebox!.......2005-09-16
The author has done an amazing job of putting together the most important information about endurance rides all over the country. Not only are the rides described well, but she lists lots of other information such as local vets, feed stores and tourist attractions which will keep the non riders happy.
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Guia Maestra Del Entrenamiento Del Ciclista / The Ultimate Ride
Chirs Carmichael
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ASIN: 8479024984 |
Product Description
Compiled by an endurance rider and listed by regions, American Endurance Rides: The Ultimate Guide - 2007 Supplement contains over 70 new rides since the First Edition, and is a comprehensive list of all endurance rides in the United States and Canada sanctioned by the AERC, with distances offered, descriptions of trails and level of difficulty. Also included is information on the geological area and climate, flora and fauna, historic sites and significance of the ride site. This is a companion piece for the First Edition which also includes 240 pages of useful reference sections, including: Vet Clinics, Equine Overnight Stays, Feed and Tack Stores and Farriers.
Book Description
Welcome to Santa Cruz; California's fat-tire fantasyland! Mountain bikers of all types and abilities will enjoy the many miles of singletrack and fire roads that scenically meander throughout redwood forests, ocean-framed grasslands, and coastal cliffs.
Mountain Biking Santa Cruz, the trail and ride guide for the greater Santa Cruz area, provides all the information necessary to discover and piece together your perfect mountain biking adventure. In addition to thorough trail descriptions, this conveniently sized book contains numerous photos, detailed and scaled maps, useful elevation profiles, and specific mileage guides to get you on your way.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent!.......2004-05-27
This book was very helpful to me being a beginner mountain biker. It showed me - in detail - all the trails I could ride and then some. I feel it was very accurate, using great pictures and maps. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to ride cool trails in Santa Cruz. Thanks again, to the authors!!!!
This book is Rad!.......2004-04-23
I am a professional rider and have lived in the area for over 15 years. This book is the most acurate and descriptive book on the market and it is worth every penny no matter what level of rider you are. This is a great book and there are no inacuracies and the maps are great. See ya on the trails my friends
Terrific Book.......2004-04-01
This trail bike is definitely a must for any serious mountain biker. The Santa Cruz area has some of the best trails in Northern California and most bikers do not even realize where they are. I would definitley recommend this jam-packed book to anyone looking for a biking adventure in Santa Cruz County. The authors seem to recognize that people need information to guide them to the trails that are suited to thier particlular abilities. I found the information straightforward and precise. To the Authors - GREAT JOB -
I don't recommend this book: Inaccurate/Poor Descriptions.......2004-03-13
I live in Santa Cruz and bought this book to explore other trails that I haven't found yet. Though this book is fairly comprehensive, I have found some inaccuracies in the trail descriptions and portions of the book poorly document the trails and other important details. In addition, the writers of this book encourage riders to visit illegal trails and to disregard state law. There are other better quality books out there as well as many FREE websites that provide information on these same trails.
Great guide book!.......2003-08-13
This book was very helpful in finding some of the best mountain bike rides on our trip to santa cruz. With lots of pictures, maps, and elevation charts, this is one of the best guide books i've bought. It also has very detailed mileage guides, so you cant get lost. If you are going to be riding in santa cruz, get this book!!
Book Description
Bicyclists are a passionate bunch. But for the average road cyclist or mountain biker, a basic training log has been hard to find -- until now. This handy log not only includes the essentials -- date, distance, time of ride, course, speed, and personal remarks -- but lots of useful and fun facts about stretching, how to fix a flat in under three minutes, which tools you shouldn't ride without, and much more. It also offers advice on training to race a century, checklists on how to dress for cycling comfort, and a calorie burn chart to help you reach your ideal cycling weight!
Customer Reviews:
Great Book and Log for the Recreational/Sport Rider.......2002-01-16
I've used this book for three years in a row, and I love it. It's the first thing I pick up as soon as I get done with a ride. It might not be the thing for you if you are a pro/semi-pro rider who is laying down 200 miles a week and wants something fairly technical, but for the rest of us, it is an extremely usable guide and log. The info section is good and has several good tips, but the real plus is the log section. It's especially good for those of us who do more than just bike, as it has spots for logging any cross training you might do. I love this book and will be using it again this year, and hopefully for many years to come.
Bicycling Magazines Ride Guide For Road and Mountain Biking.......2000-06-13
This book is well written and user friendly. I attained all of the information I needed to begin my journey into the world of Mountain Biking. I have recieved useful training tips as well as some excellent references to towns and trails to try. I reccomend this book to the enthusiast who is having trouble finding where to go and what to do once you're there.
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