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How to cope with the taper tantrums

Taper tantrums are real!

Last Updated on 17 September 2026: You’ve grafted all year, potentially longer, for your most important cycling event. Then, just as it is time to reduce the work and bring everything together, cycling taper tantrums can make it surprisingly difficult to train less. This blog explains what tapering is, why it matters and how to […]