Cycling \u2013 the more you put in, the more you\u2019ll get out. Time spent on the bike preparing for your next\u00a0ride, race or Gran Fondo will be payed back in spades come event day. And just as important as warming up and time spent in the saddle, warming down and those precious post-ride recovery hours are vital stepping stones to making you a stronger, fitter and faster rider.<\/p>\n
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Here are our top 5 post-ride recovery tips \u2013<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Cool Down Slowly<\/strong><\/p>\n Recovery begins the moment you stop moving. Whether it\u2019s a race, training ride or Gran Fondo event, spend a minimum of five to ten minutes cooling your body down. Once off the bike keep moving \u2013 stretch, shake, bend and allow your body to ease settle back to off bike mode.<\/p>\n 2. Hydration<\/strong><\/p>\n Regardless of how much fluid intake you\u2019ve had on the bike, now\u2019s the time for more. Whether it\u2019s simply an one or two more bidons of water, or an electrolyte or sport drink, it\u2019s time to top up lost fluids and prevent the onset of dehydration.<\/p>\n 3. Protein, Protein, Protein! Protein feeds the body and fuels recovery \u2013 whether it\u2019s a simple bar, shake, chocolate milk or small meal, starting the refuelling process is important soon after you stop exercise.<\/p>\n 4.\u00a0 Rest Is Key Rest is vital for recovery and kick-starting the muscle repair process. It also heals the body, helps prepare muscles for your next ride and assists in the prevention of illness. The equation is simple \u2013 eat, sleep, ride, repeat.<\/p>\n 5. Consider a Massage<\/strong><\/p>\n Massage goes hand in hand with the sport almost as much as coffee and beer do. The skills of a masseur will help relax the legs, assist in circulation and often help remove muscle knots that may formed during exercise.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Cycling \u2013 the more you put in, the more you\u2019ll get out. Time spent on the bike preparing for your next\u00a0ride, race or Gran Fondo will be payed back in spades come event day. And just as important as warming up and time spent in the saddle, warming down and those precious post-ride recovery hours […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":2289,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2288","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-snowy-news-2023"],"yoast_head":"\n
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