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  • Hi Pifko,

    LFGSS Physio here,

    There is still no evidence for pre-exercise stretching in terms of injury reduction. A warm up is important to optimise neurovascular activity and I'd recommend you ensure the muscles you will be using are happy working through the required range (typically hams / quads / lumbopelvic region / calves)

    Stretching during may help eliminate lactate accumulation but is probably offering relief through short-term lengthening of the neural bed and elastic connective tissue.

    I recommend daily stretching for most of the riders I see as this is found to improve muscle function.

    Also worth considering your position on the bike as this may place excessive loading on your quads.

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