Can you touch your toes?

Fatamorgana

Straight legged, I wondered how many people can, or can't, without some effort to stretch beforehand, touch their toes.

Similarly, I wondered how this might vary, depending upon gender.

Two "ticks" per reply.

keef66

according to the results you've had 16 respondents, comprising 14 males, one female and presumably one don't know...

Grill

I'm a foot away from touching my toes and yet I have a very good position.

I assume you think that flexibility is important for cycling? It really isn't.

simon_masterson

I can, but only just. I have to say, I have never had to assume that position on the bike before.

diy

The issues isn't really "does stretching/flexibility aid cycling" it is "is it important to counter the impact of cycling".

I think it is.

riggsy81

I can and I have a massive belly in the way too

imposter2.0

I can touch my toes with a long stick if needs be - does that count? My flexibility is rubbish, but like other posters, my position (recently retired ex-road racer) is good, I think.

sniper68

I can and can also get my palms flat on the floor after stretching