If you want to find out what goes into becoming a cyclist at the elite level, this book could be right up your street. It is also full of tips and advice from the professionals themselves on how to improve your cycling performance.

Cycling Weekly

jammed with contributions from the likes of Marcel Kittel, Bauke Mollema and current World Champion Peter Sagan. No serious Tour de France nut's bookshelf should be without a copy!

BikesEtc

[a] great explanation of the science involved in professional races, with plenty you can use to benefit your own cycling

Richard Peploe, road.cc

an in-depth study of the ongoing arms race in bike and rider tech that Tour teams are having to use for their 'marginal gains' instead of just pumping everyone full of EPO.

Stuff

easy to understand and packed with useful information... Club riders will love the read; competitive riders will live by its valuable scientific advice, and lifestyle weekend warriors will latch onto the pub ammo facts about the science behind drafting and exactly why the peloton can comfortably ride at 30mph. If you're looking to find a way of trimming a few seconds from your next outing, read on.

Outdoor Fitness

this book can take you to the next level. There's easily applicable advice, and there's fascinating insight about how meticulous the pros' preparations are

Mr Hyde