Written for the female cyclist who enjoys cycling for fitness and wants to improve her riding skills and goals, this book has the information that will make achieving those goals possible. If you want the tools to do a 50 or 100 mile ride, complete a multiday tour or 40km time trial, or improve your group riding or hill climbing skills, then this is the book for you.

A great deal of research was done to complete the chapter on bike fit. This chapter displays data to dispel the old myth that “women have shorter torsos than men.” The chapter gives both genders information to help them select the right bicycle frame for their specific riding needs and body type. It also gives bike fit information to help women and men customise bicycle settings for optimum performance and comfort.

This book is a must buy for any woman who rides a bike for fun and fitness, as it contains unique information on bike fit, a periodised strength-training program that blends with a cycling program and specific, detailed training plans. It also focuses on important information specific to women’s health, nutritional information as it relates to health an athletic performance, mental tools and finally tips to make cycling more comfortable.
Softcover, 338 pages; 230mm X 150mm; Black & White Photography; Bernhardt, Gale