The CPTIPS website began as an on line version of my book on cycling
nutrition, BICYCLING FUEL. It has grown over the years with the
addition of links to appropriate websites, questions and comments from readers,
and extracts of pertinent articles. I hope it helps you to improve your
cycling performance - and please take
a second to send
any comments or questions to me.
A knowledge of the basics of performance physiology will help you
understand the rationale behind an effective training program. This section
starts with basic cell metabolism, explains the musculoskeletal system,
and finally reviews the cardiovascular system whihc delivers the oxygen and
glucose that fuel your performance.
Understand the physiology behind the conversion of what you eat
and drink into energy to power the muscles. An understanding
of the basics will help you in "tweaking" a personal nutritional
program to maximize your performance.
You have the basics physiology down, and it is time to plan the training and
nutritional program to best support and maximize your personal cycling performance.
Checking your bike's frame size? Considering a new road bike, recumbent, or
wind trainer? Having problems with your brakes, tires, or want tips on
how to wrap your handlebars?
The body not cooperating with your training program? Your mood being impacted
by your training? Aches, pains, or unusual symptoms developing? This section
covers a few of the more common health problems as well as
a miscellaneous odds and ends related to the relationship of exercise and
health.
You've been training and are ready to think about new roads and trails to
explore. This section may give you some ideas as well as tools and lists to
help you remember all the right gear.
