The Cyclist’s Training Bible by Joe Friel is one of the most influential training manuals in the history of competitive cycling. Designed for road racers and endurance athletes, it lays out structured training systems that shaped an entire generation of champion riders.

This 1996 VeloPress trade paperback edition (ISBN: 9781884737213) includes detailed guidance on:

Periodisation & season planning
Endurance, strength & interval development
Race preparation & peaking strategies
Nutrition, recovery & mental toughness

Whether you’re a competitive cyclist, coach, or vintage cycling collector, this book remains a cornerstone of serious training philosophy.

📌 Product Details

Attribute	Details
Title	The Cyclist’s Training Bible
Author	Joe Friel
Publisher	Velo Press
Publication Date	October 1996
ISBN-10 / ISBN-13	1884737218 / 9781884737213
Binding	Trade Paperback
Condition	Used – Good
Category	Sports / Cycling

Simply Sorcha Note

This isn’t just a book — it’s how champions were built before power meters and AI. Friel taught riders to master their own bodies, not just follow data. A bible of pain, persistence, and pure road discipline.

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The Cyclist’s Training Bible – Joe Friel (1996 VeloPress Edition, Used Good)