Originally Posted by PenguinDeD
Do you really have to be that flexible though? After all, your legs aren't out in front of you like that when you're riding.
I'm not saying flexibility doesn't matter as it definatly does, but I don't think you have to be as flexible as the guy in the picture.
Chris Carmichael's book "The Perfect Ride" talks about the importance of flexibility. For injury prevention if nothing else. I've been working on mine. Lot of improvement to be had.