New book Bicycling for Women, written by Gale Bernhardt, is aimed at women cyclists and covers everything from bike fit to nutrition to women-specific equipment.

In Bicycling for Women, Bernhardt also discusses complex issues like cycling and pregnancy as well as diet plans and injury prevention. The book also features five detailed training plans to help women meet their cycling goals, including 50-mile and Century rides, improved hill climbing, and multi-day bike tours.

Author Bernhardt has coached and instructed athletes since 1974, and was selected to be the USA Triathlon team coach at the 2004 Olympic Games. An elite-certified USA Cycling Level I Coach, she has also served as the Chairperson of the USA Triathlon National Coaching Committee for five years.

Available now from all good bookshops and www.cordee.co.uk priced at £14.00