As well as being Tech Editor of Cycling Weekly, I’m also an RYT500 yoga teacher. I’ve taught many classes in some pretty cool studios, including the award-winning Bamford Wellness Spa in the Cotswolds.
We all vary in our natural propensity for strength and flexibility, which is why some cyclists find it easier than others to, for example, adopt an aero position on the bike. Cycling tends to promote strength in the hamstrings, which can make them less flexible, resulting in difficulty bending forward from the hips. Poor posture on the bike then causes, or exacerbates, discomfort in the back, shoulders and neck. Yoga isn’t a silver bullet for these issues, but practiced regularly it can help you live a happier, more mobile life, both on and off the bike.
