Pete Reed Black book - where from?

gbr236
gbr236 Posts: 393
edited December 2011 in Training, fitness and health
HI
I've entered the Etape and a few other events next year.
Looking to increase my speed, and wondered if I'm not too late to start a structured program.
Does anyone know where I can get a copy of Pete Reed's book, as it seems out of print.
Thanks

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  • cougie
    cougie Posts: 22,512
    There is a link to a PDF of it on the forums somewhere. Search will find it - sorry not got it to hand.
  • Tom Dean
    Tom Dean Posts: 1,723
    The Black Book is structured around a full season of racing. Not a great training plan if you're doing a few sportives.

    The more people get their hands on this for free the more recommendations it seems to get - I'd be interested to know how many are actually following the program themselves.
  • gbr236
    gbr236 Posts: 393
    Would the Chris Carmichael book time crunched cyclist be better?
  • Tom Dean
    Tom Dean Posts: 1,723
    gbr236 wrote:
    Would the Chris Carmichael book time crunched cyclist be better?

    If you are 'time crunched'! The description on the Carmichael website suggests it would be more suitable for your goals. I can't comment on the content though.
  • jgsi
    jgsi Posts: 5,062
    Tom Dean wrote:
    gbr236 wrote:
    Would the Chris Carmichael book time crunched cyclist be better?

    If you are 'time crunched'! The description on the Carmichael website suggests it would be more suitable for your goals. I can't comment on the content though.

    and has a larger variety of plans to follow and then ignore :wink:
  • cougie
    cougie Posts: 22,512
    I did buy the Time Crunched Cyclist book.

    Sadly too busy to open it..
  • Pseudonym
    Pseudonym Posts: 1,032
    cougie wrote:
    I did buy the Time Crunched Cyclist book.

    Sadly too busy to open it..

    you need to buy the 'Time Crunched Book-Reader's Book' before buying the cycling one.....
  • ju5t1n
    ju5t1n Posts: 2,028
    pm me with your email address and I'll send you a pdf of the black book
  • johnboy183
    johnboy183 Posts: 832
    I found it yesterday and this (should be) a free link to it. Hope it helps..

    https://rs547.rapidshare.com/#!download ... k.pdf|2334
  • Garz
    Garz Posts: 1,155
    cougie wrote:
    I did buy the Time Crunched Cyclist book.

    Sadly too busy to open it..

    :lol:

    The funny thing is this is so true!
  • Dave_P1
    Dave_P1 Posts: 565
    Has anyone seen any better results from following this book?
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  • colinsmith123
    colinsmith123 Posts: 579
    edited December 2011
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  • doyler78
    doyler78 Posts: 1,951
    The Time Crunched Cyclist is built around programmes where you are peaking 8-12 weeks from the start. You are more than double that from your target event so I'd go for a more progressive programme.
  • bholmes27
    bholmes27 Posts: 2
    Does anyone have a copy of the Black book? Can't find it anywhere!
  • mtb-idle
    mtb-idle Posts: 2,179
    I have a PDF copy, PM me
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  • bholmes27
    bholmes27 Posts: 2
    PM sent. Much appreciated!

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