This week, we are going to look into the process of training adaptations and delve into the signs and problems of overtraining and look at methods for coming back from and getting over burnout.

This week, we are joined by our Strength and Conditioning guru Kate Perry once again, and we’re also joined with Ex-National Road Champion, Peta Mullens.

We will look at the different Strength & Conditioning Exercises using things we can take while we are travelling, so you can be 100% ready to take on any race you want to join.

This week, we will be focusing more on making sure our Nutrition and Hydration are well optimised for your rides and events.

We’ve also got a great interview with Dean Clark (originally from Torq Nutrition Australia) to discuss how we should approach your nutrition strategy.

A key point to highlight is that we need to get this right in training, so come event day, taking bars, gels, & drink comes naturally & also so your body becomes familiar with absorbing carbs during your ride.

This week, we’ll take a look at biking skills more specifically on climbing skills – you’ll need them for the big mountains on a road bike.

We’re also going to tackle out of saddle techniques, in saddle techniques, strength and endurance.

In biking skills part 2, we are going to look at Descending on a Road Bike. A lot of people have fears on descents but this week, we can help you descend better with proper technique.

This week’s training, we’re going to add intensity to our exercises for our progression.

Also, Coach Fenz will now show us the 3rd part of our Bike Skills & Techniques discussion with Sean Lake (National winner of elite time trial race). They will discuss riding in a time trial. Sean will also share his experience on the time trial race and will give us some important tips & advice.

This week will be our Recovery & Hill Climb Test; Coach Fenz wants to make sure that our body will recover well for us to be ready again for another intense training.

Also, Coach Fenz will discuss the proper body positioning when riding a Road Bike and why it is important.

During the last weeks prior to the event day, our exercises and workouts have increased intensity so get ready as we enter Race Phase.

Coach Fenz will also give his Team Time Trial Analysis for the Tour of Margaret River for us to get ideas, pointers and the important techniques to apply throughout this time trial race.

This week as we continue our race phase training, Coach Fenz together with Coach Damian Mason (FTP Senior Coach) will discuss the Race Preparation & Race Tactics to give us more ideas & tips to make sure we’re well-prepared on your Tour of Margaret River ride.

This week will be our Taper Week as we move closer to the event day. This week we’re going to adjust our training to make sure we’re in the best condition on our event or race day.

Coach Fenz will discuss mental skills conditioning. Developing a “Mantra” that focuses on yourself only, for you to concentrate and have a better performance; taking out your worries, insecurities, & anxieties during the event day.

Conditioning your mind is very essential for all athletes, especially before the event day or race day; for you to optimise the months of preparations & hard work on training.

Congratulations! You’ve finally reached the last week of the Tour of Margaret River training program!

This week will be the application of all the hard work in training starting from the 1st day as we enter the Race Week. Also, Coach Fenz will give us his Final tips and preparation for the Tour of Margaret River event.