Complete Book of Long Distance Cycling: Build the Strength, Skills and Confidence to Ride as Far as You Want Book

This was a really helpful book, especially for someone who, like me, is new to the sport. The authors cover the gamut of cycling topics - training plans, equipment, nutrition, winter riding. That and more is all here. There are several parts that, while not immediately applicable (such as training in winter), I was grateful the book covered as I now know where to go to find good information on those topics when I need to.

The one major complaint I have is the chapter on stretching and maintaining comfort while riding. As nearly any long distance rider knows, comfort more than fitness is what prevents you from being able to sustain a high speed or go a longer distance. The authors describe several stretches - including several to do on the bike - but only a small handful include diagrams. That made one of the essential chapters in the book considerably less helpful.

That complaint aside, I highly recommend this to any and all cyclists looking to learn more about their sport