Originally Posted by
The Historian
I understand there's some debate on this point. In my own experience, I do both "cold" and "warm" stretches; I have tight hamstrings, and a left leg that doesn't extend fully. Riding is a lot easier for me if I stretch beforehand.
I should add that some of my stretching isn't just preparation for cycling, but also some specifically to deal with scoliosis. However, that's often done 'cold' as well.