What do when passing peak form

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Hi Guys,

Quick question, I feel my training peaked probably 2-3 weeks ago, I can feel the workout outs getting harder during my speciality phase and I know deep down my FTP has probably dropped off 5-10 watts. On the road I feel sluggish even after a couple of days off.

I have a “A” goal being a week long riding tour, not racing more of a gand fondo between friends but its a lot of riding, what I have geared my year towards on 8th Aug so 3 weeks away. So my question is to I stick to my plan but back off my FTP, even be on the conservative side? Or try and gut it out and start my taper about 10 days out? I’m a week into my speciality phase.

I’m worried I’m going to go into it too cooked rather than coming into some sort form. Could be a touch of building fatigue but had a rest week a couple of weeks ago.

Any tips would be great

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It sounds like a bit of Tapering is needed. You May have peaked … not a bad thing. I did something recently had a bit of taper ( endurance rides)… then a hard VO2 workout… taper(2 days of tempo) and rest 2 days. I was feeling like i could ride anything… Did 5 days 120 miles a day, at 20mph average per day. The resting was what i needed. Low intensity. I might not have been where you were… Feeling over the peak so maybe , extra low intensity for a few more days. Keep one or two days for still keeping threshold or and odd VO2 workout thrown in there to keep you up there.

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Sounds sensible, longer taper with more endurance will help I reckon to at least feel fresher even if its psychologically.