How to Use the VeloPress Buyer's Guide

While many VeloPress books sell strongly all year, other books sell best at specific times of an athlete's training cycle or in conjunction with race events.

Please use this guide to help determine peak demand for these books.

Download the VeloPress Spring 2008 catalog (800 kb pdf).

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Photo of Recommended VeloPress Spring/Summer 2008 Books


Recommended Titles for Fall 2008 (August-October)




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Shawn Sheep the Soccer Star
Story by Erin Mirabella, illustrations by Sarah Davis
September is National Youth Soccer Month! Learn more.

2009 VeloPress Calendars

VeloPress calendars are an "annual favorite"! Calendars often sell out, so please order now.
12" x 12", MSRP$13.95 Learn more.

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Cyclocross Training and Technique
by Simon Burney
Cyclocross is one part road cycling, one part mountain biking, three parts snow, sand, and mud! 'Cross racers begin training in August and the race season in the U.S. runs through the holidays. Learn more.

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Base Building for Cyclists: A New Foundation for Endurance and Performance
by Thomas Chapple
Cyclists begin preparing for spring racing as early as October by changing their training to include a long period of aerobic base building. Learn more.

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Weight Training for Cyclists
by Eric Schmitz and Ken Doyle
Weight Training for Cyclists is the only book available that shows cyclists how they can get stronger to ride stronger. Cyclist begin their off-season weight training programs in October. Learn more.

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Workouts in a Binder(r) for Indoor Cycling
by Dirk Friel and Wes Hobson
Later this fall, depending on your local climate, cyclists will begin taking their bikes indoors for time on the indoor trainer. Learn more.

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Bike Racing for Juniors: A Guide for Riders, Parents, and Coaches
by Kristen Dieffenbach and Steve McCauley

Young bike racers can get an early start on next season with the only book written to take their racing to the next level. Learn more.

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Strength Training for Triathletes
by Patrick Hagerman
Small changes in muscle strength add up to big race results for triathletes. This October, triathletes will watch Ironman world championships in Kona and begin their strength training as they prepare for racing next spring. Learn more.

Going Long: Training for Ironman-Distance Triathlons book cover image

Going Long, 2nd Ed.
by Joe Friel and Gordo Byrn
This is the best-selling and most comprehensive guide to racing Ironman-distance triathlons. The Ironman World Championships are in Hawaii in October, and many triathletes will begin their Ironman training around this time. Learn more.

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Crosstraining for Endurance Athletes
by Raul Guisado
Endurance athletes can use the off-season to build core strength, joint stability, power, and agility. Includes over 80 illustrated exercises for distance runners, road cyclists, mountain bikers, swimmers, Nordic and alpine skiers, triathletes, and adventure racers. Learn more.

Campagnolo: 75 Years of Cycling Passion book cover image

Campagnolo: 75 Years of Cycling Passion
by Paolo Facchinetti and Guido Rubino
The legendary cycling component maker Campagnolo celebrates its 75th anniversary this fall with a large format coffee table book. Learn more.



Bookstore & library orders:

Publishers Group West
1700 Fourth St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
Phone: (800) 788-3123
Fax: (510) 528-3444


Specialty retailers & distributor orders:

Jen Soulé, Sales Manager
Phone: (800) 811-4210, ext. 169
Fax: (303) 444-6788
E-mail: wholesale@competitorgroup.com

VeloPress books are also distributed by: Liberty Mountain, AlpenBooks, American Cycling, Hawley, J&B, and QBP.


International orders:

UK: Cordee
Australia/New Zealand: Woodslane
South Africa: ACTIVEWORX
Phillippines: Pinoy Bikes