'Stretching after your ride helps maintain your flexibility and potentially reduce the chances of injury. Here are 5 key exercises that you can make a part of your routine. Become a GCN fan: http://gcn.eu/SubscribeToGCN  The main muscles that are key in cycling are the quads, hamstrings and glutes, so they will naturally get tighter over the course of a long ride. Stretching them out eases the tension in those muscles and can help stop any soreness you might have the following day.  Many cyclists will have problems with tight hamstrings - this is because the leg never fully extends at any point during the pedal stroke. Short hamstrings can also lead to lower back pain, so it\'s important to keep both these areas flexible to try and lessen the chances of those niggles stopping you from riding comfortably.   Music:  Audio Luxury - Flying Notes Harry Arnold - Goofy Guitar  About GCN:  The Global Cycling Network puts you in the centre of the action: from the iconic summit of the Stelvio to the epic trails of Fort William, Scotland, everywhere there is pavé or dirt, world-class racing, and pro riders, we will be there bringing you all the action, essential analysis and unparalleled access every week, every month, and every year.  Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside cycling  Youtube Channel - http://gcn.eu/gcnYT Facebook - http://gcn.eu/gcnFb Google+ - http://gcn.eu/gcnGPlus Twitter - http://gcn.eu/gcnTW  Leave us a comment below!  Music licensed by Cue Songs' 

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