really tight inner thighs

[mimitabby]

i can squeeze the saddle nose, but does that mean my thighs are engaged when i'm riding?
haven't done any stretching after a ride no.

[Nokomis]

by that - you can, or do squeeze consistently?

I'm sooooo not an expert, but the only time I am actively engaging the inner thigh muscles is when I'm controling my turns on very quick descents. If you're constantly using those muscles while riding, I'd be exploring things like stability / confidence, saddle nose too short, saddle too slippery, other muscles not engaging appropriately... basically go for a ride, listen to your muscles & ask them why they're so active?

Do stretch ~ I need to put up a reminder for myself on that topic too.

[mimitabby]

oh, no i do not squeeze consistently.
I feel pretty comfy sitting on my saddle.
but it's quite likely the wrong muscles are doing the job.
will stretch when i get home tonight.

[JanB]

I'm dealing with something similar and was just given this website for IT band stretches and hip/inner thighs. Maybe there's a stretch here that you haven't done and would help. Good luck.
http://www.howtostretch.com/iliotibi.htm

[mimitabby]

too bad they don't have exercises there for the INSIDE muscles!

[rapid cycler]

My physical therapist tells me that stretching after a ride is more important than stretching before. Of course, that doesn't make it any easier for me to resist a couch ride immediately upon returning home.

[mimitabby]

after i got out of all my wet clothing from the freezing downpour on my way home i snuggled under the blankets and took a short nap.
i forgot to stretch too.