While I'm not trying to argue whether it's been noted in the research but...

I've always been a fan of reasonable stretching after work outs. I find Yoga not only stretches me out but also improves my core strength which does affect the way I'm able to position myself on my bike. It's not all just hamstrings and quad stretching, it's also about improving blood flow to the muscles, greater flexible in many other areas and mental health (you'd be surprise how Yoga and stretching affects anxiety etc).

Also, David Goggins puts a lot belief into his stretching. For those who may be interested in how it's helped him...