"Once again Joe Friel has captured the latest training and coaching science in his new book Joe Friel's High-Performance Cyclist. I truly enjoyed it and it should be a must read for coaches and self-coached athletes! High Performance is a mind-set, not a paycheck!" --Andrew Pruitt, EdD Sports Medicine and Cycling Science Pioneer

"No matter your natural talent, you need to understand and implement the concepts in this book in order to be successful at a high level in cycling." --Kendra Wenzel, professional cyclist and coach

"A book you'll come back to again and again on your journey to being a high-performance cyclist. Every time you'll find new wisdoms from one of the greatest cycling coaches of all time." --Trevor Connor, cyclist and CEO of Fast Talk Labs

"Joe Friel blends science, strategy, and real-world stories to create a personalized roadmap for every rider. Whether you're chasing a podium or chasing your best ride, High-Performance Cyclist will help you train with purpose, ride with confidence, and love the journey. This book is a must-have for anyone looking to be a stronger, smarter, and happier cyclist. Fast is fun and fun is fast!" --Alison Tetrick, Professional Cyclist & Human Performance Consultant

"Joe Friel delivers another must-have book for aspiring cyclists of all abilities." --Alan Murchison, The Cycling Chef

"Joe Friel's High-Performance Cyclist maybe his most approachable and personal book in his already esteemed catalogue. Still chocked full of applicable, evidence-based science but also imbued with the momentum of real-world and real-life narrative that keeps the pages clicking over till the end. ... an impressively high-bar!" --Phil Cavell, author of The Midlife Cyclist

"Joe Friel is one of the world's foremost experts on endurance sports." --Outside magazine

"Joe Friel is arguably the most experienced personal cycling coach in the U.S." --Bicycling magazine

"To say that Joe Friel knows a thing or two about how to ride a bicycle and stay fast would be a severe understatement. " --Road Bike Action

"[A] new book by noted endurance sport coach Joe Friel is a valuable guide for anyone looking to improve in the coming season... High-Performance Cyclist-The Complete Training Manual now comes to readers as an engaging distillation of his experiences from years of coaching....the complete training manual and a very good addition to the coaching library. It is thoughtfully and reflectively written, recognizing that we are all imperfect but can be made better athletes with knowledge, focus and application and, yes, even pleasure." --Pez Cycling News