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Stretching before and/or after a ride?

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Old 12-12-09, 11:49 AM
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Stretching before and/or after a ride?
I don't stretch before nor after a ride... and was wondering if this is a bad practice, especially after long outtings? Are "non-stretchers" putting themselves unecessarily at risk? I kind of feel like since the cycling motion is so fluid... it may not be as much of an issue?
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Hmmm... thanks for the tip. Lot of stuff to read there. On another note... should I wear a bike helmet??
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Hmmm... thanks for the tip. Lot of stuff to read there. On another note... should I wear a bike helmet??
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No helmet, but use mirrors. That way you will see the traffic that will run you over after you fall because of your clipless pedals. Everybody does.
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Helmets/mirrors are for wussies.
Use a bell.
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Helmets/mirrors are for wussies.
Use a bell.
bells are for overachievers. real men ride with blindfolds.
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