Learn How to Maximize Your Performance with a Power Meter Training and Racing Program

Melvin Chan: A very technical book.

United States on May 31, 2023

Alex Harrison: Very detailed, which was great, reading it as a sport physiologist, yet applicable and explained well enough that any cyclist can use the tools therein immediately. Authors might have stepped outside their box a little when attempting to make their case that traditional weightlifting and strength training isn't beneficial for cyclists. I'll forgive them. That wasn't the point of the book, and I think they provided great rational and useful tools to guide power meter use and interpretation for every facet of cycling, from training plan design, to single workout analysis and even intra-race decision making. Great book.

United States on Sep 28, 2017

Scott: Great structured read that provided all the answers that are randomly discussed post riding and rarely understood by many cyclists. I found the analytical tools important even as a triathlete the principles will make the next few seasons with a power meter rewarding and the training files are perfect. Having the know how isn't enough though and now it's time to just ride....

Australia on Sep 03, 2017

Review Name: If you have a power meter you need this book. You won't read it from cover to cover in one go, that isn't really the point of it. Working with a power meter takes time to really master and I am definitely not there yet. For the beginning there are many work outs to just dip into. There are case studies for particular types of riders which for a decent rider will actually be very useful to just follow. If you are using training peaks to log your rides this will really help you to understand the information in front of you and plan for the future. It is also excellent if you want to create your own training plans and understand your results. It won't blow your mind and suddenly make you a better athlete, I think another reviewer has commented that it is really for dipping in and out of as your knowledge grows and you start logging your power files and interpreting the data. It does now in its second addition have an overview of power meters and programs like training peaks, so you could actually purchase prior to purchasing a power meter. Just a thought.

United Kingdom on Aug 21, 2017

Guilherme: Muito esclarecedor e bem ilustrado com gráficos e sua interpretações. Vale muito a pena para quem deseja aproveitar ao máximo do treino com potencímetro.

Brazil on Jun 29, 2017

Manuel90: Fondamentale per chi usa il powermeter, ma anche consigliato a chi non lo possiede in quanto è interessante solo per capire i meccanismi dell'allenamento in bici, specie del perché l'uso del cardio è fondamentalmente poco utile. Molto dettagliato e scritto bene. Presenti moltissimi esercizi. Ripeto, consigliato a tutti i ciclisti che vogliono capirne di più di allenamento, anche se non posseggono il powermeter.

Italy on Dec 28, 2016

MatPC: Ce livre totalement en anglais se lit assez facilement même pour des non bilingues.
La partie sur le matériel aurait mérité une mise à jour, en effet depuis le garmin 705, il y en a eu une belle brochettes.
Mais l'important réside dans l'analyse de votre profil et des entraînements à mettre en oeuvre pour progresser.
Il faut ensuite acheter WKO4 ou passer par un logiciel gratuit style Golden Cheetah pour analyser.
Ce livre est un must car il vous met en confiance quelque soit votre niveau et vous donne les conseils idoines pour ne pas sombrer non plus dans le surentrainement. Les entrainements L1 Active Recovery sont à tester pour y croire ! On a toujours tendance à en faire trop finalement :-).

France on May 28, 2016

AZ Cyclist: Gold standard book of power-based training. You'll get the most from this guide by devoting the time to read it fully and take notes as you go. Covers all aspects of power-based training and is fully referenced with supporting peer-reviewed research. Pushes using the TrainingPeaks website and WKO+ very heavily, both are good resources. If you're looking for a less expensive alternative, consider using the open-source Golden Cheetah program, which provides nearly all of the charts and metrics that are in WKO+, and a few that it doesn't have, like the Chung Aerolab (simple way of measuring your CdA and Crr), and Veloclinic Plots (alternative representation of the critical power chart). This book is required reading by anyone who wants to optimize their training.

United States on Apr 30, 2015

Charles duke: As a newbie to the Power recording aspect I am learning multiple reasons on the importance of a power meter.If you want to know if you are improving by other than average speed and where your lactate thresholds are this is the answer.Average speed is a hit and miss due to varying terrain and wind conditions, during long climbs and knowing your lactate threshold you can control your watts as not to bonk before the top. I have just received this book and have learned massive amounts of info so far.I did a lot of research and this author/book comes highly recommended...One of my research results below...

Hunter Allen is considered one of the world's top experts in training with power meters. He is the co-developer of TrainingPeaks WKO+, software which he has used to analyze over 3,000 power meter files. Allen is a USA Cycling elite-certified coach. He raced professionally for over 17 years.
Andrew Coggan, PhD, is an internationally recognized exercise physiologist. His research provided the foundation for the TrainingPeaks WKO+ software, which he co-developed with Allen. Coggan is a research associate at Washington University School of Medicine. He holds a...

United States on Mar 17, 2014

Magnus Gille: I bought an SRM before I bought this book and I could quickly see that it would transform the way I train. However I felt like I lacked in a lot of areas "how can I analyze the data?", "how can I build a training system?", "what are my strengths?". I had already read Joe Friel's book which is great for basic training and periodization but does not go into that much depth on how to actually use a power meter. A power meter is a complex tool and if you don't know how to use it won't benefit you that much. This book tells you how to use the power meter to figure out what kind of rider you are, find your weaknesses, very good suggested exercises and teaches you how to use the tools to their full extent. Combined with Joe's book you end up with an amazing combination. The only complaint I have about it is their focus on how great WKO+ is (a software they develop), however if you've read this book you'll know enough to be able to use any other software (I personally use Golden Cheetah). I'd recommend a power meter to any serious cyclist and without this book getting a power meter is a waste of money.  The Cyclist's Training Bible

United States on Jul 03, 2011