Quote Originally Posted by ClockworkOrange View Post
One question you can probably answer, do most people do warming up exercises, as it is something I have never done and know nothing about?

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Some do, some don't.

Because of my arth and various joint boo boos on longer rides I do not warm up before riding. Instead I start out slow, oh heck, who am I fooling I'm always slow ..... what I mean is I start with an easy spin the first few miles. Regardless of speed I'm just spinning and "feathering the pedals" no pressure.

Then I stop, get off the bike and do a few stretches once the joints are warm.

If this is a PB, longest ride pay close attention to what fuels you, what's best for staying fed, hydrated.