Agteros Posted November 6, 2012 Share Say what? You called?I dont (do) stretch(ing). Bio told me NOT TO stretch, okay.. .maybe just my quads, but my calf muscles are flexible/long enough....read what Benita de Witt has to say about stretching.... wwww.lynosport.co.za Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil6 Posted November 6, 2012 Share Never stretched until I started to struggle with ITB, but that was caused mainly by my jogging.Do the roller once a week and try and stretch twice a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyReggae Posted November 6, 2012 Share Don't stretch either before or after a ride, whether it's on my bike or Unicycle. Never been big into stretching. Used to do it many ... many... many years ago for Karate and Kung-fu, but that was to enhance flexibility for all those kicks and lunges. Eddy Gordo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted November 6, 2012 Share Im always stretching my bank balance to buy more cycling goodies. I stretch the truth as to why I really, really need a new pair bibs or component. Edited November 6, 2012 by MCipollini DR ◣◢, SilverRider, TopFuel and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escapee.. Posted November 6, 2012 Share I only stretch before a ride, not even 5 minutesMy glutes and hammies are always very stiff early in the morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChUkKy Posted November 6, 2012 Share I do try and stretch a bit, Ive never been able to touch my toes but in saying that I can touch my head with my feet  Generally my bike practice is:1. Get on bike2. Ride somewhere and back3. Get off bike4. Drink beer5. Drink some more beer DR ◣◢ and Road Runner 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manbearpig Posted November 6, 2012 Share ITB even when i havent ridden... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Gordo Posted November 6, 2012 Share I too dont stretch, unless somthing is sore I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted November 6, 2012 Share Im always stretching my bank balance to buy more cycling goodies. I stretch the truth as to why I really, really need a new pair bibs or component. Tell me about it.I always need somethin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakkals. Posted November 6, 2012 Share I've been doing it for the last few months now. I don't know if it help physically but mentally my muscles seem less sore post ride. what he said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scron Posted November 7, 2012 Share Ya Defs, if you dont stretch them hammie's are gona tighten up.If i dont stretch regularly i tend to cramp up easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack831 Posted December 4, 2012 Share Personally i think it is very important to incorporate foam rolling into your stretching, especially for your quads, glutes, hammies, and ITB. Here is quite a nice article i came across with some exercises for foam rolling: http://www.mifitness.co.za/blogs/fitness-forum/6994458-benefits-of-foam-rolling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMartin Posted December 10, 2012 Share I stretch 3 or 4 times a week after gym. Hate stretching after a ride so don't do it and never before a ride. It helps me with recovery and reduces soreness. It also seems to help prevent cramping and hugely reduces lower back pain. When I am riding hard I do about 14 to 16 hours a week and 4 times a week at gym. I am 52 and the only injuries I suffer from is when I bail off mt bike. That happens a lot I believe but have no proof that the stretching has helped keep me injury free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigghead Posted December 10, 2012 Share I never stretch, maybe before a run, but not riding. I know I should but haven't. I always feel like I'm pressed for time after a ride. The only cycling related stretching I do is when I go into the LBS, and then it's stretching the budget. If it's Cajees, the I get the feeling they want me to stretch my hammies and touch my toes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agteros Posted December 10, 2012 Share I never stretch, maybe before a run, but not riding. I know I should but haven't. I always feel like I'm pressed for time after a ride. The only cycling related stretching I do is when I go into the LBS, and then it's stretching the budget. If it's Cajees, the I get the feeling they want me to stretch my hammies and touch my toes You should NOT stretch before exercise. Stretch AFTER exercise. Do active warmups before exercise. That means taking it easy at the start of the ride, or going for a ride before the event, or going for an easy jog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigghead Posted December 10, 2012 Share You should NOT stretch before exercise. Stretch AFTER exercise. Do active warmups before exercise. That means taking it easy at the start of the ride, or going for a ride before the event, or going for an easy jog  Ah, so I should stretch before I get into my car after going to Cajees and not before going into the store? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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