Most of us know that we should stretch after a bike ride – but few of us actually get into a regular routine. We’ve worked with cycling experts Velo Atelier and pilates instructor Dorte Jensen to bring you six easy post ride moves that will make all the difference.
None of these exercises are rocket science, but there is a right and a wrong way to do them, and Dorte can highlight the common mistakes people make which can make stretching less effective, or damaging.
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Here are the exercises we’ve done, and have yet to cover…
- Glutes (view that one here)
- Quads (view that one here)
- Hamstrings (below)
- Neck
- Hip Flexors
- Calves
Our third stretch will help iron out niggles in the hamstrings. Though cyclists often recongnise it when their quads are screaming, tight hamstrings can go unnoticed for some time – causing discomfort in the lower back which isn’t always easily identifiable as being a direct result. Leave them to become too unhappy, and eventually they suddenly go ‘pop!’ and begin to cause localised pain that’s hard to shake.
Here’s a simple 60 second move to keep them supple…
