What Your Training Should Look Like on Race Week. The Science

Race week can be tricky. You want to taper your training so that you are fresh and ready to execute a great performance but you don't want to lose fitness or feel stale. Today we dive into the science to determine how to taper properly and at the end of the video I give you some example taper weeks so you can get a good idea of how exactly to prepare for your next race. Training plans are now available on Trainingpeaks: https://www.trainingpeaks.com/coach/dylanjohnsontraining#trainingplans WWBHDD? T-shirts and stickers: https://teespring.com/stores/dylans-store-14 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/backwardhatdylan Flow Formulas Nutrition: https://flowformulas.com/collections/all Bikenetic Bike Shop: https://www.bikenetic.com/ Starlight Apparel: https://www.starlightapparel.com/ Niner Bikes: https://ninerbikes.com/ Bike Togs: https://togs.com/ Enve Wheels: https://alnk.to/9blhymY Kask Helmets: https://www.kask.com/ Handup Gloves: http://bit.ly/2FPtKKN Promo code: JOHN$ON Favero Assioma: https://cycling.favero.com/assioma Follow me on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Strava for more content: Instagram: @dylanjawnson Twitter: @djdylansjohnson Facebook: Dylan Johnson Cycling Coach Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/207526 Studies used in this video: