do Pros stretch?

Rob4
Rob4 Posts: 75
edited August 2007 in Pro race
Simple as that, just wondered if generally they got down and did hamstring stretches in the bus on the Plateau de B. Or is that the point of all the massaging?

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  • Bronzie
    Bronzie Posts: 4,927
    I'm pretty sure they do - in fact I remember seeing riders stretching their hamstrings at last Saturdays TT while waiting on the start ramp (foot up on the saddle job - lean forward - and relax - ahhhh).

    Massage helps to take some of the lactic acid and muscle damage out of sore legs, but still gotta stretch to keep flexible, especially for those ultra aero TT positions.
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  • off the back
    off the back Posts: 168
    Do bears sh*t in the woods?
    In short you need both. I ruptured a tendon behind my knee as a result of not doing enough stretching - I aint a pro either :D . Without stretching you loose flexibility and the load on the tendons and ligaments can get too big and ***ping****. So 20-30min stretching will aid recovery hugely and avoid injury! have a word with a physio/sports therapist or any good cycling training book for stretched. Also include your lower back
  • Courage Monsieur
    Courage Monsieur Posts: 534
    Yes, they stretch credibility and my patience to extremes.

    Couldn't resist....... I'll get my coat.

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