Flexible working

We reveal the best yoga poses for cyclists that will enable you to feel fresh, flexed and firing on all cylinders

Words Mark Bailey

It is no surprise that top pro cyclists now perform regular yoga routines. Cycling poses some unique biomechanical challenges for your body, nearly all of which can be overcome with the help of a regular yoga workout. That’s why you’ll find everyone from Mark Cavendish to Chris Froome routinely reaching for their yoga mats. Long triple-digit rides and hours spent bent over the handlebars can stiffen your back, neck and shoulder muscles. Repeatedly pressing down on your pedals shortens your hamstrings, quads and calf muscles, leading to aches and impaired pedalling performance. And all that time spent locked in a fixed position on your bike reduces your joint and spinal mobility, which can cause postural issues and muscle injuries. But yoga counteracts all of these cycling-related ailments, and delivers a raft of…

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Ride Fit (Digital) - 1 Issue, Ride Fit 2023

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