Serious Cycling – Edmund R. Burke, PhD (1994, Human Kinetics, Paperback, Very Good)

Serious Cycling by Edmund R. Burke, PhD is a foundational text in endurance sport — bridging sports science and on-the-road experience. Originally published in 1994 by Human Kinetics, this edition delivers practical systems for cyclists who want more than miles — they want mastery.

Inside you’ll find:

Structured endurance and interval training plans
Strength and conditioning for cyclists
Nutrition, recovery, and race-day strategy
Lactate threshold & VO₂ max explained for real riders
Mental toughness and performance psychology

Burke was one of the pioneers of exercise physiology in cycling. Before smart trainers and data apps, this was how champions learned to push.

📌 Product Details

Attribute	Info
Author	Edmund R. Burke, PhD
Title	Serious Cycling
Publisher	Human Kinetics
Publication Year	1994
Format	Trade Paperback
Pages	296
Language	English
Condition	Very Good
ISBN-10 / 13	087322759X / 9780873227599
Genre	Sports & Recreation – Cycling

Simply Sorcha Note

Cycling isn’t just power — it’s discipline. Burke wrote this before cycling was sold as a lifestyle. This is training stripped to the bone, built on sweat, science and fury — perfect for riders who still believe in suffering over shortcuts.

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Serious Cycling by Edmund R. Burke, PhD (1994)