Does anyone do leg stretches before and after a ride?

[Rob3rt]

Blimey H who do you work for?

Whoever he works for ought to employ me at a local branch/office

 

[screenman]

I keep trying to get my boss to set up a gym, but seeing as I am the boss it will never happen.

 

[flissh]

Get a stick (Massage Stick) - They fit in a kit bag are great!!

More info on : http://www.the-stick.co.uk/

I stretch all the time.. My work has a gym in it and we have Pilates, Yoga & Tai Chi classes run during lunchtimes.

I know this is a bit cheap but I use a cardboard tube (like inside kitchen roll or loo roll) on a wooden rolling pin. It honestly works just as well. Used it on my calf muscle when I had a bit of a calf strain and it really helped!

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

Blimey H who do you work for?

I work in the tech industry, here are some pics of the work gym if your interested. We have a studio for spinning classes, yoga etc as well as the usual weights, sports massage and personal trainers available for staff
I get time to attend these during the work day.
The company believes a healthy workforce saves money from sick days.. I just really like it, the company treats me very well.



Bike shed is on par quality wise - indoors, heated with work stand and tools

 

[JasonHolder]

I stretch afterwards only myself. Ride easy for 10-15 minutes and then continue at that speed the entire ride. Never felt tightness in the legs. Perhaps its all this potassium in my diet.

 

[Cuchilo]

I had a Tai Chi once but it gave me the shoots

 

[Banjo]

I work in the tech industry, here are some pics of the work gym if your interested. We have a studio for spinning classes, yoga etc as well as the usual weights, sports massage and personal trainers available for staff
I get time to attend these during the work day.
The company believes a healthy workforce saves money from sick days.. I just really like it, the company treats me very well.

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Bike shed is on par quality wise - indoors, heated with work stand and tools

That is absolutely amazing.

A group of guys I know put an exercise bike in an empty room where they work and were told to remove it for "health and safety" reasons.

 

[Glebbers]

I did not know that stretching pre ride can be bad for you!

Best I stop doing that!

 

[JasonHolder]

Stretching cold muscle isn't good indeed.
Stretching before exercise has been proven to reduce muscle strength too

 

[Dogtrousers]

Ride easy for 10-15 minutes and then continue at that speed the entire ride.

I do that too. Easy all the way.

Easy