Pre-ride stretching is okay if it's dynamic*, but typical static stretching has no real benefit, and reduces muscles' ability to generate force. No reduction in likelihood of injury either.
That's the general consensus these days anyway.
*not ballistic
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Pre-ride stretching is okay if it's dynamic*, but typical static stretching has no real benefit, and reduces muscles' ability to generate force. No reduction in likelihood of injury either.
That's the general consensus these days anyway.
*not ballistic