Massage

Helen is an ITEC qualified Massage Therapist and a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists, and has a great deal of experience in the massage needs of our cycling and non cycling guests.

Based in our own on-site therapy room, she will be happy to work on those post activity aches, or provide a wonderful relaxation massage to help you unwind.

Cyclists Massage

What are the benefits of massage for the cyclist?

Pre-Ride Massage
The aim of the pre-ride massage is to warm the muscles and tendons, like stretching it makes the warm-up time on the bike more efficient and helps to reduce injury risk from a cold start.
 
Post-Ride Massage
On a long mountainous ride the legs will take the brunt of the punishment, and the quads can be tight and sore as a result. The upper body can be affected because of the unnatural riding position, and on our climbs the lower back and gluts can be affected too.  A post-ride massage aims simply to improve recovery time. The friction and compression of the massage movements increases blood flow, allowing oxygen and nutrients to flow into the muscles and allowing fluids and toxins to be carried away.  Massage also keeps the muscles supple and helps lengthen them out from the shortened (tight) post ride state. If left, the tight muscles can limit the range of motion and power output, and thus affect performance.

You can choose to have a 20 minute massage concentrating on a particular area of the body i.e. legs, or back and shoulders, or for a full body massage which takes about 50 minutes.  

You can also book a 20 minute self massage session where Helen will guide you through a pre-ride routine that you can then use yourself in the future.

Sometimes massage cannot take place if there are contra indications to massage, for example if you suffer from some medical problems or have an injury, and a short consultation will take place prior to the massage to ensure you get the most out of the treatment.

You can pre-book massage at a reduced rate or wait until your stay.

Enter details here if you wish to pre book a massage.