{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How to Taper and Peak, the Right WAY","description":" Peaking is about resting more and riding less while maintaining intensity. When done properly you can "Peak" and achieve up to a 6% increase in FTP !   Watch this podcast on our youTube channel https:\/\/youtu.be\/RI2-T-evi7k   Coach Frank (a.k.a. the BigCat) breaks down exactly how to taper for your A race and how to avoid the #1 mistake that leaves power on the table.   Learn the two-step formula of Overload + Taper, based on 20 years of coaching experience and proven sports science. Whether you're racing Leadville, chasing Strava PRs, or aiming for your best local group ride yet, this is how you ride faster by riding less. We're talking up to a 6% increase in FTP with the right taper.   In this training tip you'll learn   Two Steps to PEAK   Taper Definition - the Science  The Proper Taper Length  The ART of the TAPER  What a 2 Week Taper Looks Like   \ud83d\udcf2 Start your taper the smart way: \ud83d\udc49 Download the Two-Week Taper to Peak Plan in the CoachCat app \ud83d\udc49 Or build your custom plan with CoachCat AI at https:\/\/fascatcoaching.com\/pages\/coachcat   \ud83d\udcac Tell us in the comments what goal event you'd like to peak for (it can even be your local ride) and Coach Frank will reply with advice to help you peak! ","author_name":"FasCat Cycling Training Tips Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/fascatcoaching.com\/blogs\/training-tips\/tagged\/podcasts","html":"