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The great stretch debate: Why mobility, not flexibility, underpins cycling longevity

Mobility and flexibility are not the same — and for cyclists thinking about long-term health, the distinction matters more than most stretching advice suggests.

By Rachel Neylan

Photography by Enric Adell

Illustration by Enric Adell

2 FEBRUARY 2026 | UPDATED 09.54 AM BST

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Le Tour de France: a race defined by colour, passion and history, whose drama and romance continue to shape the identity of cycling’s greatest stage.