Stretching should be a fundamental part of your training routine, in addition to aiding in recovery, static stretches when done correctly will improve your flexibility, give you greater range of movement, help with maintaining a relaxed and stable position on the bike and aid in improving muscular imbalances.
Dynamic stretching routines are usually incorporated into your pre-training...
It's the worst enemy of every cyclist...
The ITB - the Illiotibial Band
What is it?
And how can you release it to prevent injury and get the most out of your cycling?
The Illiotibial band is fibrous connective tissue that originates on the pelvis, travels down the lateral aspect of the leg, and attaches to the tibia just below the knee (Baumstark, 2010).
Iliotibial band...