What kind of stretches are good for cyclists?

Answer 1

If you're old like me and your lower back gets tweaked after a hard ride, try stretching the butt muscles (piriformis).

I find that this one does more than anything else, including hamstrings, to loosen up the lower back pain.

http://www.rice.edu/~jenky/images/piriformis.stretch.gif

warning: it's best to do this when you're warmed up.

Answer 2

Probably get canned for this

You don't really need to stretch just get on and quietly warm up. give it a good 10-15 minutes before you do anything too vigorous and you will be fine.

If you get cramps or aches stretch those areas as required.

Never turn down a massage after a ride, especially if she is good looking

Stretching is old hat well and truly out of vogue
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Answer 3

These stretches work while riding a bike but be very careful:
-with foot on the pedals, straighten your leg and then allow your heel to lower below the level of the pedal (stretch calves), do both legs
-with one hand on handlebar, raise ankle towards the butt to stretch the thigh muscles while keeping opposite leg on the pedal
-with a hand on the handlebar, rotate opposite shoulder rearwards while looking to where you are going. This will twist the torso and stretch the back
- circle your shoulders around (hands on bar please) then go opposite way

Answer 4

Be sure to stretch the following major muscle groups, Calves Gluteus muscles (a.k.a. glutes) Hamstrings Quadriceps (a.k.a. quads) Upper and Lower Back. Before and after riding (exercising ) to prevent injury and promote flexibility and prevent soreness.
Cycling builds muscle strength, particularly in the calves, gluteus muscles, hamstrings and quadriceps. It also improves cardiovascular health, ( lungs ) and elevates your heart rate.

Answer 5

any stretches are good, obviously the legs and back
but don't forget arms and neck (for circulation)