For me, cycling is the cure, not the problem. If I feel a bit stiff at the start of a bike ride, I always feel better shortly into it.
I think proper cycling has this effect, eliminating little aches and pains by using the muscles gently. Mountain bike trail riding is even better, more of a full body exercise. It seems silly to stretch prior to trail riding; would be better to ride a bit to prepare for stretching, if one feels the need to stretch.
For me, cycling is the cure, not the problem. If I feel a bit stiff at the start of a bike ride, I always feel better shortly into it.
I think proper cycling has this effect, eliminating little aches and pains by using the muscles gently. Mountain bike trail riding is even better, more of a full body exercise. It seems silly to stretch prior to trail riding; would be better to ride a bit to prepare for stretching, if one feels the need to stretch.
Wellllllllllllllllll... maybe for *you* mountain bike trail riding is even better! For some of us, it's an exercise in stress-management, as you have to try and dodge fast-moving trees, convince yourself that it's possible to climb up that steep cowpath and still possibly have kids, etc. It's all in what you feel really comfortable doing. :>😉
