neck exercises & stretches
I'm looking for some tips on exercises and stretches to help with the neck (& uppper back) fatigue we get from holding our heads up on road bikes.:confused:
My old sports med doc gave me the suggestion of single dumb bell bent lat rows for strengthening this area. Which I do. But, I confess, since the summer hit, my weight training inside at the gym went by the way-side for more time outside riding.:o
However... I think part of this new found fatigue is from further distances rides (50+mi), and my new roadie is a bit more aero (bars 1.5"s below saddle--old set up about even--but whole bike was too big = hard to say), and riding more in the drops for varying reasons.
I have tried varying my position to the tops for a break / stretch. But, it just feels so wrong and un-natural being more upright. I think my bike fits well with exception of a slightly shorter stem maybe (like 1cm we're talking, vs. overhaul).
I think mainly I need to get stronger?:confused:
TYIA:)
Miranda