“We Might As Well Win”

Johan Bruyneel knows what it takes to win. In 1998, this calculating Belgian and former professional cyclist looked Lance Armstrong in the eye and said, “Look, if we’re going to ride the Tour, we might as well win.” In that powerful phrase a dynasty was born.We Might AsWellWin takes readers behind the scenes and inside the team car, as Bruyneel reveals the planning, training, strategy, and tactics that led to a record seven Tour de France victories with Armstrong and an eighth with Alberto Contador. Through thrilling stories of his own racing career and those of the cyclists he has guided during his extraordinary career, Bruyneel reveals the keys to victory both in cycling and in life.
This paperback edition includes a new afterword on the 2008 season, with Bruyneel’s reflections on his record eleventh grand tour victory at the Giro d’Italia and the exclusion of his team Astana from the 2008 Tour de France.

“Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance”

From simple, routine maintenance to more complicated tasks, Zinn remains “convinced that anyone with an opposable thumb can perform any repair on a bike.” He begins with “Basic Stuff” such as pre-ride inspections and cleaning the drive train, and continues on through the super-advanced task of wheel building–arguing that “the construction of a good set of bicycle wheels is actually a straightforward task.” Zinn guides readers step by step through every possible repair on every possible part, handlebar grips to Maric Mektronic electronic shifting, with plain-speaking text and helpful illustrations. There’s even a section on emergency repairs, including unexpected advice such as straightening a bent rim by hitting it against the ground: “You may be surprised how straight you can get a wheel this way.”

2008 Paris Roubaix DVD

The pre-race favorites fought it out fair and square in 2008, making sure the best man won the 106th running of the Queen of the Classics, and it was Tom Boonen’s return to glory after a quiet spring – proving again that he is the best sprint finisher of the elite Classics riders.

Realrides presents “Power”

Realrides presents “Power” with Robbie Ventura – Cycle-Ops DVD. From the acclaimed Cycle-Ops Realrides series with Pro Coach Robbie Ventura. Interactive Training DVD, detailed 8 week regimen building intensity & duration to get real results! Includes a full Benchmark Threshold Test, Ability to create custom training sessions ! Power takes you to the velodrome, the road and inside Vision Quest’s facility with bike-mounted cameras accompanying Robbie Ventura and his elite coaching staff. A structured 8-week program to build real endurance and power. Just like Race Day.

Realrides presents “Race Day”

Realrides presents “Race Day” with Robbie Ventura – Cycle-Ops DVD. From the acclaimed Cycle-Ops Realrides series with Pro Coach Robbie Ventura. Featuring a bike-mounted camera, this DVD places you alongside Robbie Ventura in an elite-level, national critierium race ! You’ve never trained like this before, and once you have, you’ll never want to go back to the old way. Interactive Training DVD, detailed 8 week regimen building intensity & duration to get real results! Includes a full Benchmark Threshold Test, Ability to create custom training sessions ! Based on proven VisionQuest training principles, Also includes How To Train bonus videos. Former US Postal Team Pro, Versus Commentator & professional coach Robbie Ventura & his elite level Vision Quest Coaches guide you through a series of big gear, single leg, ramp-up, sprint & race intervals that build better pedal technique, higher cadences, cycling specific strength & most of all – SPEED !