I am fascinated with sport cycling, and I have been following the sport keenly for a few years now. I would like to know every bit of the sport from all the accessible sources before starting to practice. Part of what I would like to understand includes the categories of the sport, the key differences, and similarities, among many aspects. In this regard, I have created a list of three articles that discuss critical aspects of sports cycling that I will read. The list below is not exhaustive but covers all that I need to know as an amateur. Nevertheless, I will definitely look for more literature in due course.
Molenberg, Paul. Let’s Mountain Bike: The Complete Guide to Mountain Biking. Gatekeeper P, 2019.
In this five-part book, Molenberg packs everything that anyone interested in biking needs to know. The author is a professional biker and passionately explores all that one requires before embarking on a biking experience, especially mountain bike racing. The writer demystifies some of the biking beliefs and shows how the sport is not all about owning a bicycle. The author accompanies the text with clear matching images of the various parts, accessories, and equipment. Biking is enjoyable when done as per the laid down regulations; the author highlights the existing guidelines and demonstrates why every responsible biker needs to observe them.
I intend to read the book to understand cycling fundamentals and discuss all the elements needed to bike successfully. Further, I plan to apply the text to draw the difference between the various biking types and how each offers a unique experience. The author explicitly takes one on the journey from being an amateur armed with a bike to becoming a professional cyclist. I am considering the depth and the great length of the description of biking in the book. I would refer to it as an encyclopedia of biking that one ought not to miss in their reading list when thinking of biking.
Pickering, Edward. The Complete Practical Encyclopedia of Cycling: Training, Bike Maintenance, and Racing. Dayton, Lorenz Books, 2019.
In this book, Pickering writes about what everyone at any cycling level needs to understand about the sport. The writer takes readers back into the history of bicycles, the aspects to remember when selecting a bike, prerequisite skills, maintenance, and how to enjoy cycling while adhering to the stipulated safety guidelines. Each topic of the book is a must-read for anyone thinking of starting the journey to become an expert rider. Pickering shares information on some of the great races, which are a great source of motivation to readers who desire to achieve much in the cycling field.
I intend to read the book to gain an in-depth knowledge of becoming a great rider, from the choice of equipment to professional and famous cyclists’ routines. The book will enrich my initial research on the sport and will help to learn from some of the world’s most remarkable professionals. Further, I would like to utilize some of the exact images that the author has used to interspace the in-depth textual descriptions throughout the book. The images significantly reinforce the author’s words, and I would like to borrow them to enrich my research on this fun-filled sport.
Tiangco, Raymond. “The Sport of Cycling and the Various Types of Bicycles.” Active SG, 2020.
The author discusses the various types of available sports bicycles and what each one of them requires. Tiangco explores the different bikes, including ones best suited for road cycling, cyclocross, mountain biking, cross-country (XC), downhill, and bicycle motocross (BMX). Under each of the mentioned categories, the author describes the requirements, including weight, speed, and strength. The writer accompanies every discussion with clear images of the bicycles, allowing the readers to understand the text better.
I intend to use this article to gain a more in-depth understanding of the various bikes used in sports cycling and the requirements of each. I would like to use the text further to understand specific features and why they are present and absent in others. The article will guide me in choosing a bike to acquire when deciding to venture into the sport.
Works Cited
Molenberg, Paul. Let’s Mountain Bike: The Complete Guide to Mountain Biking. Gatekeeper P, 2019.
Pickering, Edward. The Complete Practical Encyclopedia of Cycling: Training, Bike Maintenance, and Racing. Dayton, Lorenz Books, 2019.
Tiangco, Raymond. “The Sport of Cycling and the Various Types of Bicycles.” Active SG, 2020. Web.