To taper or not to taper that is the question

[Ice2911]

hi all, thank you all for your advice so far. I have 3 weeks left until I start my LEJOG. It is planned over 3 weeks So I can enjoy the ride. Do you taper off your riding before a trip? I'll post a picture of my last 4 weeks riding, do I do more of the same, more, or would you recommend reducing amount and if so when ? Thanks in advance

 

[DCLane]

I'll ease off about a week before, without any major rides (200k+) in the fortnight before. That's the plan for LEL which worked for PBP.

Everyone's individual though.

 

[Racing roadkill]

I tend not to taper, before an event.

 

[Dogtrousers]

I take tapering very seriously. I do it all the time, not just before specific events.

 

[derrick]

Looks like you have been tapering for the last few weeks.

 

[Ian H]

Don't ride anything 600+ less than 3 weeks before the event.

 

[Bodhbh]

3 week LEJOG is approx 50miles aday?! Surely it doesn't matter much either way? I'd just carry on cycling as normal.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Either way you'll be fitter by the time you leave the West Country...