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Guido Rubino, one of the most authoritative voices in the cycling world through the renowned website Cyclinside, guides the reader in discovering the frame, materials, components, setups, and geometries that are fundamental to a proper and thorough understanding of the racing bicycle.

Even though riding a bicycle is almost instinctive, the technological evolution of the racing bicycle in recent decades requires specific skills that must be learned. In recent years, the racing bicycle has increasingly become an object of desire, both due to the diversification of models (from road bikes to gravel bikes, including time trial and cyclocross bikes) and the introduction of E-Road and E-Gravel bikes, which have expanded the number of riders and routes.

Once in the saddle, it is necessary to learn not only about oneself but also about gear ratios, how to ride on different routes, and how to manage the bike’s behavior under various stresses, in order to ride safely and enjoyably.

The book is complemented by technical illustrations and over 200 photographs.

This is a handbook on how sport climbing techniques, materials and training methods have evolved – an evolution that has made sport climbing increasingly popular and turned it into an Olympic discipline.

Today, sport climbing is the fastest growing sport in Italy and one of the fastest growing in the world. It is coached much more thoroughly than ever by a new generation of coaches and trainers, drawing more and more very young enthusiasts.

This handbook embraces everything that has been challenged and revolutionised in recent years and includes an inspiring image gallery.

This book reveals all the secrets to racetrack riding. From the techniques used by the champs to the tricks for identifying the best trajectory, the book explains every single thing you need to know.
The topics include the rules and customs on and off the track, how to position yourself on the seat during the different stages, how to check and troubleshoot your motorbike and equipment, and improving your riding and safety. Additional chapters are dedicated to tyres, stability and Italy’s main circuits.

The awaited book of Marco Confortola has been published on the eve of the Kanchenjunga climbing: a fascinating text that will involve the reader so much he’ll think to be on top of the world with the author.
Carlos Soria Fontan, Spanish climber, has written the preface.