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The Time-Crunched Cyclist: Fit, Fast, and Powerful in 6 Hours a Week |  | Authors: Chris Carmichael, Jim Rutberg
Publisher: VeloPress
Category: Book
List Price: $19.95
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Rating:  20 reviews
Sales Rank: 6746
Media: Paperback
Edition: Original
Pages: 256
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6 x 0.7
ISBN: 1934030473
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.6
EAN: 9781934030479
ASIN: 1934030473
Publication Date: August 1, 2009
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Product Description
As cycling's popularity grows with men and women in their thirties, forties, fifties, and beyond, the traditional ideas about training for endurance sports need a new approach to reflect the daily challenges faced by parents and working professionals. In The Time-Crunched Cyclist, Chris Carmichael presents that new approach to cycling training. Using elements from the same program he designed for Tour de France winner Armstrong, this guide shows how to build competitive cycling fitness on a realistic schedule -- a schedule that fits into the busy lives of today's active middle-agers. Complete with training plans, case studies, nutritional guidelines, and success stories, "The Time-Crunched Cyclist" shows cyclists how to push the pace in the local group ride, have fun, and perform well in local races, or tackle a challenging 100-mile fundraiser ride without committing to a high-volume training program.
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 True to the title August 4, 2010
S. Deal (Bay Area, CA)
This book is exactly what I was looking for. I have 3 kids and exercise can be tough to fit in. The suggestions in this book work perfectly for my hectic schedule. After the purchase of an indoor spin bike with a watt meter, I was ready to go. I am on week 3 of one of the books plans and love it. It also gives a great overview of exercise physiology and why he has you train the way he does.
It worth the money July 19, 2010
William F. Turcato (Northville, MI)
it provides a good understanding and guidance of the basics in nutrition and taining program. It is specific enough on how much carbohydrates to consume per your body weight and it has different training programs for levels of fitness.
 Does exactly as promised (even if you fudge a little) June 20, 2010
M. NKruger (Washington, DC)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I grabbed TTCC because I signed up for a metric century and was not in any shape to do it. When I started the program, I could do about 20 miles over roughly 1 hour of riding before I was done. I followed the program pretty closely, but sometimes missed the 1 or 2 midweek rides and was still able to complete my metric century in 3hrs and 15mins after 9 weeks.
What I really appreciated is that the book explains the method behind the madness. I changed my pedaling style to a higher cadence and was able to keep my lactic acid buildup to a minimum. I have focused on the using my heartrate as a gauge for effort and that made a huge difference.
My only point of disappointment was that I started gaining weight (especially around weeks 3-5) as I added muscle mass. It was discouraging, but I did see a change to my physique as my legs got bigger and my stomach got smaller. At week 9, my weight is down 5lbs from the start, but my body has changed and my clothes fit much looser, especially around the waist. This book won't make you drop pounds quickly, but it will make you quicker on the bike.
I was very impressed that Chris & Jim have been very responsive to questions i asked via Twitter ([...]) about the program. It is very unusual for an author to answer individual questions like that.
I have a friend who is training for a true century and I've already bought him a copy. I would recommend you pick up a copy, too.
 Someome thinks highly of himself May 25, 2010
Brent Kenreich
4 out of 12 found this review helpful
The most common two letters in the book are TM. Chris, I understand you've had an amazing career and have a lot of knowledge to share. However, when you trademark every third word in the book it makes it impossible to read and the only thing you can really get from this book is that you really, really, really, like yourself
Excellence-was there any doubt? April 19, 2010
J. Hoose (SE Kansas)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Once again Chris Carmichael brings us a jeweled lotus of a book for the non-professional bike racing enthusiast. The book is clear, concise, and delivers the goods. Do not make the mistake of thinking this program is easy just because of the limited time involved however. If followed appropriately, you will find yourself worn out most of the time. After just three weeks however, I found much improvement in my CTS field test. Im getting ready to race in a mountain bike event this coming weekend and cant wait to see the results!
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