The Ultimate Guide to Stretching for Cyclists

When you spend hours in the saddle each week, your upper body holds one position most of the time. That typically means a forward-leaning posture that can contribute to a tight neck, shoulders, chest, and/or back muscles. Meanwhile, with your legs spinning and pushing the pedals, the muscles of your lower half put in a lot of work, which means they deserve some TLC. That’s where stretching for cyclists comes into play. Targeted stretches improve range of motion throughout the body and loosen tight spots. While there are some nuances to the best stretches for cyclists, including when to add flexibility moves to your routine, having a consistent mobility practice can not only help you feel better and ride efficiently, but also make you more comfortable off the bike. To kick off that practice, we have everything you need to know about stretches for cyclists. If you’re curious about whether it’s best to stretch before or after a workout, what stretches will get you primed for a ride, or the best moves to wind down at night, we have you covered with this complete guide to stretching. [View in Browser]( [Bicycling]( [SHOP]( [EXCLUSIVE]( [SUBSCRIBE]( [The Ultimate Guide to Stretching for Cyclists]( [The Ultimate Guide to Stretching for Cyclists]( [The Ultimate Guide to Stretching for Cyclists]( When you spend hours in the saddle each week, your upper body holds one position most of the time. That typically means a forward-leaning posture that can contribute to a tight neck, shoulders, chest, and/or back muscles. Meanwhile, with your legs spinning and pushing the pedals, the muscles of your lower half put in a lot of work, which means they deserve some TLC. That’s where stretching for cyclists comes into play. Targeted stretches improve range of motion throughout the body and loosen tight spots. While there are some nuances to the best stretches for cyclists, including when to add flexibility moves to your routine, having a consistent mobility practice can not only help you feel better and ride efficiently, but also make you more comfortable off the bike. To kick off that practice, we have everything you need to know about stretches for cyclists. If you’re curious about whether it’s best to stretch before or after a workout, what stretches will get you primed for a ride, or the best moves to wind down at night, we have you covered with this complete guide to stretching. When you spend hours in the saddle each week, your upper body holds one position most of the time. That typically means a forward-leaning posture that can contribute to a tight neck, shoulders, chest, and/or back muscles. Meanwhile, with your legs spinning and pushing the pedals, the muscles of your lower half put in a lot of work, which means they deserve some TLC. That’s where stretching for cyclists comes into play. Targeted stretches improve range of motion throughout the body and loosen tight spots. While there are some nuances to the best stretches for cyclists, including when to add flexibility moves to your routine, having a consistent mobility practice can not only help you feel better and ride efficiently, but also make you more comfortable off the bike. To kick off that practice, we have everything you need to know about stretches for cyclists. If you’re curious about whether it’s best to stretch before or after a workout, what stretches will get you primed for a ride, or the best moves to wind down at night, we have you covered with this complete guide to stretching. 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