Comments on: Sport Wrap Sunglasses RV17 Mirror lens Colors Golf, Cycling, Running. Mirror lens colors (Black & Red)

By: Joe C

Joe C — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:19:14 +0000

Review by Joe C for Cycling Fast Rating: As a someone who has been riding a bicycle for years, but an amateur bike racer I found Cycling Fast very informative. It is an excellent source for anyone interested in the sport of cycling, whether a beginner or a seasoned pro.

From how to find a team, training regimens, diet, and mental training, all aspects were covered in thorough detail. I really enjoyed the tips and stories from cycling pros.

Panzera knows the sport of cycling and was generous to share his knowledge. I highly recommend Cycling Fast to anyone interested in the sport of cycling.

By: Jack Stephens

Jack Stephens — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:34:21 +0000

Review by Jack Stephens for Cycling Fast Rating: I am just a recreational rider, and haven't given much thought to club racing or even joining a club. So I thought this book may be more than I needed, but I was wrong, because even if I never move beyond the recreational level, I feel the book was invaluable in helping me understand what to look for in a bike and how to select one that was right for me. I used the knowledge I read in the book, when I went shopping, and much to my satisfaction I bought a bike that fits me and I really enjoy riding. Who knows, maybe someday I will even use the rest of the book to find a club and try some competitive racing. For now, thanks. A good read.

By: jonathan lyons

jonathan lyons — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 17:54:17 +0000

Review by jonathan lyons for Cycling Fast Rating: Coach Robert Panzera's new Cycling Fast is a great place to start for the recreational cyclist who wants to get a solid start to road racing. It is also useful for early-career racers looking to hone their skills and, more importantly, to improve the overall effectiveness of their training and racing programs.

Panzera pays particular attention to the all-important mental aspect of cycling, something too many beginner and intermediate racers overlook. Other useful chapters include an overview of equipment choices and bike fitting; proper nutrition; and year-round training.

Like most modern coaches, he draws heavily on periodization theory - the planning and scheduling of workouts in a structured way to build upon, and complement, one another. The general scheme rests on a series of concentric or overlapping cycles of varying durations, and Cycling Fast provides an overview of the theory as well as useful practical drills pegged to specific training periods and goals. Training with heart rate and power are discussed in detail.

Cycling Fast is clear and well-written, with plenty of examples drawn from the author's practical experience as a racer and coach and from the sports science literature. The text is also enlivened by sidebars quoting established professionals, often in their own words. Useful diagrams, photographs, and text boxes on specific topics complete the package.

I am a Masters racer and have worked directly with Coach Panzera for two years. Readers of Cycling Fast will benefit from the same mix of practical experience and theoretical knowledge that has enhanced my own training and racing.

By: Michael Wilson

Michael Wilson — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 17:48:10 +0000

Review by Michael Wilson for Cycling Fast Rating:
I think this is such an important book because it picks up where so many cyclists stop. First you get interested in cycling, then you buy a bike and some gear. Then you go on a few rides and join a club. Maybe you ride once or twice a week. Before long, you don't know what your next steps are because..

"The fast guys are too fast. How did they get so fast?" "The climbers fly away on the hills. Wish I could do that." And this leaves so many riders with way more questions than answers. Which is why Coach Rob Panzera's Cycling Fast is a must-read guide for anyone (not just racers) looking to find their direction and to take those critical next steps in upgrading their cycling capabilities.

No more secrets on why the fast guys are fast and the climbers fly away. Coach Panzera pulls the curtain back and even reveals the true "A Pro's Experience" to give the average joe a window into the other side of the fence, as professional cyclists deal with the same issues we, the average rider, do.

Top Marks!

By: Diaspur

Diaspur — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 17:28:57 +0000

Review by Diaspur for Sport Wrap Sunglasses RV17 Mirror lens Colors Golf, Cycling, Running. Mirror lens colors (Black & Red) Rating: These are by far the best sunglasses that I have found for running and biking in the dog days of Southern summers. The frame is light but it doesn't bounce and the sweat stays out of your eyes. Recently when I got caught in a thunderstorm biking on trails, there was no fogging and the rain simply slid off the lenses. They look good too.

By: Scroogey

Scroogey — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 17:21:22 +0000

Review by Scroogey for Sport Wrap Sunglasses RV17 Mirror lens Colors Golf, Cycling, Running. Mirror lens colors (Black & Red) Rating: I like the design and the overall quality and crispness of vision. But the color of the lenses is actually duo-tone: The hue toward a good portion of the inside edges of the lenses, nearer to the nose-piece, as well as along the bottom, transitions noticeably from a cool greenish hue to a more reddish/purplish hue as you are seeing through them. This is very disconcerting to the eye as you look left, right and up and down. The effect is more noticeable when glancing left or right because we scan our eyes side to side more than up and down. Also, my pair had a small scratch on the lower part of left lens, close to the nose-piece. I returned the glasses for a refund.

By: Alexey Lapin

Alexey Lapin — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:34:10 +0000

Review by Alexey Lapin for Sport Wrap Sunglasses RV17 Mirror lens Colors Golf, Cycling, Running. Mirror lens colors (Black & Red) Rating: These sunglasses look good, but not comfortable. They have rubber nose pads which as I noticed can fall off easily (I lost one in 2 weeks). Below the rubber frame has metal which is not very comfortable for your nose. I contacted the seller, but got no response. Also, frame cracked in the middle recently. I also have JM01 model which doesn't have those inserts and more comfortable. So, I would stay away from these.

By: Goby9898

Goby9898 — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:08:40 +0000

Review by Goby9898 for Sport Wrap Sunglasses RV17 Mirror lens Colors Golf, Cycling, Running. Mirror lens colors (Black & Red) Rating: If you're not into spending $$$$$ for sunglasses, JiMarti is the way to go. It's difficult for me to find frames that fit my nose bridge, but the 3 different JiMarti styles I've purchased all fit great. The Amazon experience was super as well.

By: V. Lopez

V. Lopez — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 15:57:50 +0000

Review by V. Lopez for Sport Wrap Sunglasses RV17 Mirror lens Colors Golf, Cycling, Running. Mirror lens colors (Black & Red) Rating: This item looks good on any face; good construction/durable. Polarization is less noticable than other x-loop items. It does reduce horizontal glare while driving or biking. Can be worn with a suit or casual wear.