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Pre Cycle Rituals

  • 18-04-2009 1:16pm
    #1
    Smithzer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 194 ✭✭


    Hi all, I'm just gettin into this whole cycling business after a very long absence and was wondering what everybodys pre cycle rituals were eg warm up, stretches and diet etc.

    Smithzer


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  • #2
    zzzzzzzz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,431 ✭✭✭zzzzzzzz


    Smithzer wrote: »
    Hi all, I'm just gettin into this whole cycling business after a very long absence and was wondering what everybodys pre cycle rituals were eg warm up, stretches and diet etc.

    Smithzer

    Two tommy tanks and a blackout always works for me... :pac:

    Seriously though - I've started doing a good bit of stretching before (most) spins. Hamstring, quads, calves, IT band, and neck/upper back.

    Usually try to time eating to a couple of hours beforehand - or if I have to go straight out after eating take it easy for the first half hour.

    Try to eat then as soon as I get back (within 15-30 mins). Something with a decent amount of carbs, and some protein. That'll replenish your glycogen stores in your muscles.

    Sometimes stretch when I get back - but to be honest I often forget.


  • #3
    Smithzer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 194 ✭✭Smithzer


    Thanks Aidan


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