Do riders do some exercices to warm up before a race?

Question

To those of you who are more into motorcycle racing,this probably sounds like a very stupid question,but I know that riders perform some acrobatic figures while they slide,so don't they have to do some stretch before the races ???

Answer 1

in case of a serious injury or they get a concusion.

Answer 2

Yes ,we all run to the bathroom, lol, it's true.

Answer 3

Most riders will do stretching to loosen themselves up, then get on a stationary bike and get thier heart rate going....

Answer 4

Yes they do.

Its not a stupid at all, infact its a good one!

A rider will do lots of stretches in and out of the leathers. This will help them be supple on the bike.

Rossi [ always ] does a stretch / prayer move everytime help he gets on the bike.

Answer 5

Doing stretches and exercising is like putting fuel in your motorcycle, "It's a must do"

Answer 6

Definitely they do stretching, and I've seen 2 of the Hayden brothers riding an exercise bike outside their RV before the race.

Answer 7

Well ,i would like to tell you that it is very necessary ,but too many can be negative.As a biker ,bofore every race ,i would do some short -distance drive,usually not more than five five minutes .I think it is enough.For more information ,just log on bikerkiss.com.I think it will give you the right answer

Answer 8

Stretching is a definite yes, however the exercising would depend. If it's a frigid day, then I would do some light exercising to get my body warmed up so I'm not shivering while I'm in the gate. I would not exercises on any really hot days or if we had long motos because you want to be cool and rested when the gate drops. You have a lot of good answers. Good luck out there.

Answer 9

yes they do! it helps you get loosened up and beable to move and respond better to situations! i was just recently in a BAD dirtbike wreck and im out for 10 weeks then in 3-6 months i have to have ANOTHER surgery! i shattered my wrist and arm bones rightbehind the joint!!!! NOT FUN!!!!  I AM READY TO GET BACK TO RIDING AND RACING THO!!!! GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS!

Answer 10

yes they need to stretch really good especially in freestyle but u should have a good 20 minutes of stretchin for a good ride

Answer 11

The late Barry Sheene claimed to have s*x before every race, so I guess the answer's yes..!

Answer 12

its pretty brutal if u dont stretch because u do alot of standing and u need to be lose so u cant have a better performace

Answer 13

Hey sunny :)

Well, the guys above me said it all. I am sure that all of the riders do something to warm up before a race. I remember watching a video about Rossi and he explained how important this is. I have also seen him a few times with a doctor or something (I'm not sure how they are called) who was helping him to relax before he went on the track...

Answer 14

Yeah before i race i do alot of stretching and you want to run alot to get n shape for racing.