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Hip Flexor Stretch – One of the Best Stretches for Tight Hips
Loosen up tight hip flexors with this deep stretch. We start by showing you the classic kneeling hip flexor stretch, explaining how to tilt your pelvis and engage your glutes for a safer, more effective stretch. As you follow along, you’ll feel the front of your hips...
The 8 minute stretch routine every cyclists should try.
Stretching is important for cyclists because it helps maintain flexibility, improves joint range of motion, and reduces the muscle tightness that builds up from repetitive pedalling motion. Cycling places the body in a fixed position for long periods, which can cause...
Build Stronger Glutes For Cycling | Resistance band workout
Gluteus maximus: Powers the downstroke and provides major force with each pedal revolution, especially important for climbing and sprinting. Cyclists, it’s time to ride stronger, move better, and feel more balanced both on and off the bike. Velo Core combines targeted...
Bike Fit Q&A: Jon Answers Your Top Cycling Comfort Questions
In this video, Jon from Pedalling Perfection answers your biggest questions about bike fit — from saddle height and cleat position to comfort, performance, and injury prevention. Jon is the founder of Pedalling Perfection, an independent bike fit studio dedicated to...
Why the hamstrings are important in the pedal stroke.
The hamstrings play a crucial role in the cycling pedal stroke mainly by assisting with knee flexion and hip extension. During the pedal stroke, the hamstrings work mostly in the latter part of the downstroke and throughout the upstroke phase. Specifically: The...
MTB Cornering Skills: How to Master Steep and Technical Corners for DH & Enduro Racing
Michael Guilford specialises in coaching gravity focused mountain bikers, preparing them for Downhill & Enduro races. Many mountain bikers head straight for steep, technical trails—only to find their cornering confidence and speed don’t improve. One of the biggest...
Velo Core Launch!
Velo Core Performance's mission is to empower cyclists to ride further, faster, and for longer by combining evidence-based mobility and strength training with expert insight into the "why" behind every exercise, fostering lifelong cycling performance and healthy...
Five common myths about core training for cyclists
Here are five common myths about core training for cyclists, along with clarifications based on current cycling and sports science perspectives: Cyclists Don’t Need Core Training Myth: Cycling is a leg-dominant sport, so only leg strength matters. Reality: Core...
Tips for Smooth and Confident Cornering on Mountain Bikes
Here are five essential tips for cornering on a mountain bike, focusing on proper technique and control: Keep Your Head Up and Look Through the Corner Always keep your eyes up and look toward the exit of the corner. This helps you anticipate the trail ahead, choose...
Will strength training make me a better cyclist?
Strength training can make you a better cyclist, but its effects on cycling performance are nuanced. While it may not directly lead to significant improvements in cycling performance, strength training offers several benefits that can indirectly enhance your cycling...