Do you stretch before going out on the bike?

[vickster]

I am sure general fitness and weight play a significant role in this too

 

[Andrius.B]

Of course. I would say your fitness, training and nutrition (and sleeping habits) make up about 80 percent of an individuals performance. The rest 20 depend on other less controllable factors like genetics.

 

[buddha]

Before a long ride, I tend to stretch my stomach a bit. And then again after the ride