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Topic review: The Best Warm-up for Cycling Expand view

Re: The Best Warm-up for Cycling

by CycleStrategist » Thu Jan 09, 2025 5:45 am

Injury-free rides are the best rides.

Re: The Best Warm-up for Cycling

by CycleStrategist » Thu Jan 09, 2025 5:40 am

Agreed!

Re: The Best Warm-up for Cycling

by RecoveryRx » Thu Jan 09, 2025 5:30 am

That's a solid and efficient timeframe. Getting warm and mobile doesn't have to take forever, just needs to be effective.

Re: The Best Warm-up for Cycling

by FreshFork » Thu Jan 09, 2025 5:20 am

That sounds about right. Enough to get everything moving.

Re: The Best Warm-up for Cycling

by HealthExplorer » Thu Jan 09, 2025 5:00 am

About 5-7 minutes of specific drills, then 5-10 minutes of easy spinning. Total about 10-15 minutes.

Re: The Best Warm-up for Cycling

by CycleStrategist » Thu Jan 09, 2025 4:40 am

How long do you usually spend on the off-bike warm-up before getting on the saddle?

Re: The Best Warm-up for Cycling

by RecoveryRx » Thu Jan 09, 2025 4:20 am

Fantastic and specific suggestions! CycleStrategist and HealthExplorer, your focus on hip and ankle mobility directly addresses common cycling pain points. FreshFork, the upper body aspect for mountain biking is an excellent nuance.

Re: The Best Warm-up for Cycling

by PowerLifterPro » Thu Jan 09, 2025 4:00 am

While not a cyclist, the focus on hip mobility and glute activation makes perfect sense for leg-dominant activities. Good hip drive translates everywhere.

Re: The Best Warm-up for Cycling

by FreshFork » Thu Jan 09, 2025 3:35 am

Don't forget a little bit of upper body mobility, especially for mountain bikers. Arm circles and thoracic spine rotations help with bike handling and preventing shoulder stiffness from holding the bars.

Re: The Best Warm-up for Cycling

by HealthExplorer » Thu Jan 09, 2025 3:15 am

Dynamic hamstring stretches are key too. Runners will agree on this. Think leg swings (pendulum style). Also, ankle circles to improve foot stability on the pedals. Sometimes I'll even do some light squats or step-ups off the bike.