RIDE EASY: How to improve your cycling while staying off the treatment table

Injury prevention starts by warming the body up properly and working on becoming more mobile. Cycling is no different. Some of the most common concerns for cyclists are tight hamstrings, calves, hip flexors and IT band. These are constantly used during pedalling and - if not warmed-up before or stretched after - can become tight, leading to poor posture and possible strains.

Focus on mobilising the hips, hip flexors, hamstrings and calves with a series of warm-up drills before and spend time static stretching post-workout. Also focus on strengthening these muscle groups using squats, lunges and deadlifts, which are perfect for building strength in the legs.