Fitness
Base Period Deload Week Cycling
Base period deload week cycling cuts volume forty to fifty percent every third or fourth base week—planned easy spins absorb load so the next ramp does not break legs.
Base period deload week cycling cuts volume forty to fifty percent every third or fourth base week—shorter rides, no intervals, extra sleep while keeping short spins for leg freshness. Deload is planned absorption, not lost fitness.
HRV and motivation often rebound entering next ramp. Avoid stacking deload with vacation inactivity; easy pedals still help.
Resume prior ramp rate after seven days.
Common questions
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How often should cyclists deload during base?
Every third or fourth week, cut volume forty to fifty percent for about seven days. Keep short easy spins; skip intervals so the next ramp absorbs without injury.
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