Thanks for the name of the article, I think I have that in a recent edition and will have to dig it out, will search their website if I can't find it in a hard copy.

I DO stretch before spinning class, but I've walked for a good 15 minutes or so before I do that. My PT gave me a good number of hip abductor/adductor and hamstring stretches to do a couple times a day. Part of what led to my injuries last year was never feeling the need to stretch - ever. I was never tight, change that to my leg muscles feel tight though they really were. I think it was a consequence of 50 years of sedentary habits and thus not knowing what tight muscles actually feel like...

I think I will just make certain that I warm up slowly on the bike for a good 10 minutes. Where I live is perfect for that, as I have to cut through a good-sized park to get access to my country roads - and then focus on not forgetting to stretch post-ride.

Thanks - just trying to develop new habits that will help me prevent a repeat of last fall