MOTOGP: MotoGP: Building the rider.

This weekend's Malaysian Grand prix is one of the most physical demanding events on the world championship calendar, so how do riders prepare themselves for such challenges - and the racing season as a whole? Repsol has provided the following information about the training and diet of its grand prix riders, including premier-class stars Dani Pedrosa and Nicky Hayden. Annual Planning The physical preparation throughout the year is divided into four periods. The pre-season: this starts in December and continues until the beginning of March. During this period work is basically cardio-respiratory, to increase stamina and all-round strength. The rider works six days a week, with training sessions that last six hours every day with one rest day. These sessions are divided into approximately three hours on a bicycle and in the... [read full story]                    

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