Tour de France Success of Young Riders Highlights Advances in Junior and Espoir Racing

VeloPress Publishes Bike Racing for Juniors: A Guide for Riders, Parents, and Coaches. Boulder, CO, July 31, 2008 -- -- Bike Racing for Juniors is the first and only book to equip young bike racers for competitive racing. The success of young riders like Andy Schleck, Bernhard Kohl, and Mark Cavendish in this year's Tour de France highlights recent advances in training and racing for junior and espoir racers. In today's cycling environment, it's more important than ever for young riders to balance the physical and emotional demands of racing. From nutritional requirements and stamina limitations, Junior (under-18) and Espoir (under-23) athletes are different in significant ways from veteran racers. Authors Kristen Dieffenbach and Steve McCauley consider all the needs of young cyclists, from skill building and weight training... [read full story]