clock … watching time, the only true currency

Racing Tactics for Cyclists by Thomas Prehn entertains with its anecdotes about the author’s racing experience. The lessons build slightly on Bike Racing 101. The crosswind echelon described in Chapter 5 was the truly new tactic for me, though I’ve rarely ridden in groups large enough or experienced enough to practice this energy-saving technique. The diagrams are charmingly basic, albeit occasionally helpful. I need to do a lot more riding before I need the lessons shared here.

One physical note: with its hefty margins, this book felt either stretched out beyond its true length or (charitably) ready for note-taking.