The Noncyclist's Guide to the Century and Other Road Races : Get on Your Butt and Into Gear

get Off Your Butt, Get Into Some Spandex . . . And Get Back On Your Butt Again! Dawn Dais, Author Of the Nonrunner’s Marathon Guide For Women, Is Back And Ready To Take New Cyclists From The Bike Store Floor To The Finish Line. Dawn Covers Everything That Newbie Racers Need To Know: Selecting The Race That’s Best For You, Choosing A Bike That Offers Both Performance And Comfort, Creating A Training Schedule (and Sticking To It), Getting To Know The Cycling Community And Actually Participating In The Big Event, Plus Information On Planning Cycling Vacations And More. With Hilarious, True-life Accounts Of Cross-training And Crotch Rashes, the Noncyclist's Guide To The Century And Other Road Races Is A Fun And Informative Guide That’s Perfect For Both Athletes And Non-athletes Interested In Getting Their Butts Into Gear. TABLE OF CONTENTS......Page 6 INTRODUCTION......Page 8 CHAPTER one: The Bike......Page 12 CHAPTER two: The Training......Page 70 CHAPTER three: The Riding......Page 136 CHAPTER four: The Big Event......Page 218 Epilogue......Page 253 Appendix A: Accessory Checklist......Page 256 Appendix B: Century Checklist......Page 260 Appendix C: Training Log......Page 264 A lighthearted reference for beginning-level cyclists covers a wide range of basics from selecting a compatible race and choosing a bicycle to preparing a training schedule and joining one's cycling community.