{"product_id":"the-hidden-motor-the-psychology-of-cycling-paperback","title":"The Hidden Motor: The Psychology of Cycling - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMartijn Veltkamp\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCycling is one of the world's great sports.\u003c\/strong\u003e From The Tour de France to the Paris-Roubaix to velodromes across the globe, it encompasses many disciplines: from climbing mountains to massed sprints to the loneliness of the time trial. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBut what separates race winners from the nearly men?\u003c\/strong\u003e Top cyclists are physically similar, train the right way, eat the right things, and yet there is something that separates them. It's their hidden engine - not a secret mechanical aid - but what's between their ears that makes the difference. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this superbly-researched and accessible book for fans of cycling, psychologist and cycling author Martijn Veltkamp gets to the heart of the supremely demanding and challenging sport of professional cycling, and the mental side of performance that drives success. He addresses fundamental questions in an easy-to-read way, including: what motivates riders and how does motivation affect performance? Where does a rider's fear of descending originate from, and how do you get rid of it? Why do some cyclists succumb under pressure, whilst others do not? Why is cycling on your own mentally more challenging than when in a group? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten for connoisseurs of cycling, but equally rewarding for general readers, the book examines cycling from the viewpoint of classic psychological studies, and stage and race histories, as well as interviews with former professional riders. \u003cem\u003eThe Hidden Motor\u003c\/em\u003e is a must-read book for anyone who wants to know all about this most exceptional of sports. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is the English language translation of \u003cem\u003eDe Verborgen Motor\u003c\/em\u003e, originally published in The Netherlands in 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.38 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 05, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47478522216626,"sku":"9781911121114","price":28.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/6a20b5e7a92fec6731af260448e80866.webp?v=1779221392","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/the-hidden-motor-the-psychology-of-cycling-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}