Tips On How To Taper For Your Next Event
In the final two weeks before an event there is little extra training you can do to improve your fitness, instead the focus is on being as fresh and prepared for race day as you can be.
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Train Like a Pro: Conquer L'Étape du Tour with Wattbike
Every summer, thousands of amateur cyclists from around the world gather in the French Alps to test themselves on one of the most legendary challenges in the sport of cycling - L’Étape du Tour. It’s not just a sportive. It’s a chance to ride a full mountain stage of the Tour de France, on the same roads, with full support, just like the pros.
Conquering the climbs, altitude, and intensity of L’Étape requires focused, structured training and that's exactly where the Wattbike comes in.
Pre-Season: How to Maximise Training Off-Feet
Pre-season is where foundations are built, where future wins are shaped and where smart teams separate themselves from the pack. For professional teams, this period isn’t just about “getting back to fitness”, it’s a precise window to test, build, condition and optimise. In 2025, this means utilising the most advanced data-driven tools and protocols available.
At Wattbike, we work with elite teams across rugby, football, cycling, and more. Based on real-world use and expert feedback, here’s how the smartest teams are approaching pre-season, on and off their feet.
Find out how some of the top teams across multiple sports use Wattbike to take their pre-season off feet and manage load. Plus, some insights into pre-season sessions that you can try.