68: 💯 Custom Programs Vs. Pre-Set Programs, Race Tapers, Glycogen Stores, New Tarmac, & More

Strength Training For Cyclists - Dialed Health

Quote:

As we let our light shine, we unconsciously give permission for others to do the same.

Race Taper:

Before

• 2 Weeks out: Last building efforts on the bike or in the gym.
• 1 Week out: Normal, but no redline efforts
• Week of: 1 Strength session early in the week(no later than Wednesday) at 70% perceived effort.
• Recovery ride or rest day between strength session and event. Depends on your practice/race schedule. Before you start racing, do 2-3 10 second sprints along with your normal warm up, The goal is not high wattage, just high speed cadence w/ some resistance to activate your type 2 fibers.

After

• Recovery Day/Yoga or light ride. Mobility + Foam Rolling is mandatory.
• Possibly followed by a full day off, but you should be back in the swing of things by Wednesday/Thursday.

Carb Loading/Protein Intake Rant

Article on Glucose Storage(Carb Loading)

Update:

Includes my Son's surgery, my new Tarmac SL7, Deep insight into the ongoing struggle of my new schedule.

BTS:

The construction noise that almost stopped me from being able to record.