Cape Radiant
Sports Massage
CAPE RADIANT
SPORTS MASSAGE
Sports Massage
For Cyclists
Cycling is a low-impact sport, but long hours in the saddle and repetitive movements can place strain on key areas, making massage a valuable part of your routine whether you’re preparing for the Cape Epic, recovering after the Cape Winelands Cycle Race, or getting ready for the Cape Town Cycle Tour.
Train hard. Ride strong. Recover well. Repeat.
Recovery Massage after a long ride
RIDE STRONGER. RECOVER FASTER.
Massage helps you stay on the bike, perform at your best and enjoy every ride.
Post-ride massage helps flush out metabolic waste, reduce soreness and speed up recovery.
When you feel tight, Don't wait for pain. Massage helps address tightness before it leads to injury.
Reduces muscle tension and stiffness
Improves flexibility and range of motion
Enhances circulation and lymphatic flow
Helps prevent injuries
Reduces post-ride soreness
Supports mental relaxation and better sleep
Improves posture and bike position comfort
Sports Massage before the Cape Town Cycle Tour
PREPARE YOUR BODY. RIDE STRONG. ENJOY THE JOURNEY.
A little preparation goes a long way.
The right warm-up, mobility work and pre-race care help you avoid injury, boost performance and get the most out of the Winelands experiece.
Ready, set, ride!
Reduce muscle tightness
Address minor areas of stiffness
Improve mobility & flexibility
Release common cycling tension
Promote relaxation and reduce pre-race stress
Help you feel loose, comfortable and race-ready
Best time to have a pre-race massage: 24–48 hours before the Cape Town Cycle Tour
Recovery Massage after the Winelands Race
RECOVER FASTER. FEEL BETTER. GET BACK ON YOUR BIKE.
The Cape Town Cycle Tour is an incredible challenge.
Now give your body the care it deserves.
Sports massage helps relieve muscle tension, reduces stiffness and speeds up your recovery so you can ride, explore and perform at your best.
Within 24-72 hours after the race.
Your body will thank you for the care and attention.
Ease post-race muscle stiffness
Reduce the feeling of soreness
Relax tired legs
Restore comfortable movement
Release cycling-related tension
Support your recovery after the ride
Sports Massage to prepare for the Cape Epic
TRAIN SMART. RIDE STRONG. TACKLE THE TOUGHEST.
The Cape Epic is more than a race - it's an adventure. With the right preparation, you'll build the fitness, skills and resilience to handle the distance, terrain and challenges, and enjoy every stage.
Plan. Train. Conquer.
Manage training-related muscle tightness
Maintain mobility
Address problem areas early
Support recovery during heavy training
Reduce the feeling of accumulated fatigue
Prepare key cycling muscles for multiple days of racing
Arrive at the Cape Epic feeling loose, mobile and ready
3–6 weeks before: Sports massage every 7–14 days, depending on training load.
7–10 days before: Last more substantial treatment, focusing on accumulated tightness.
3–4 days before: Shorter, lighter treatment to keep the body feeling mobile and fresh.
Day before: If desired, only a very light 10–20 minute treatment — no aggressive deep tissue.
During the Epic: Short recovery treatments between stages can be particularly valuable for managing perceived soreness and tightness.
Sports Massage to help Cyclists with Tight Hip Flexors
Tight hip flexors are common in cyclists.
Massage can release tension, improve pelvic mobility and help you ride stronger, longer and pain-free.
later the same day or within 24–48 hours
Releases tight and overactive hip flexor muscles
Reduces trigger points and muscle guarding
Improves blood flow and tissue quality
Restores normal length and function
Supports better posture and alignment
nhances recovery and reduces soreness
Sports Massage to help Cyclists with Saddle Soreness
Saddle soreness can be a real setback for cyclists. Sports massage helps relieve tension, improve circulation and restore balance - so you can ride more comfortably and perform at your best.
IMPROVES CIRCULATION
Brings fresh blood flow to the area
helping with healing and reducing inflammation.
RELEASES TENSION
Loosens tight muscles and fascia that can contribute to saddle discomfort.
RESTORES BALANCE
Helps correct muscle imbalances and improves mobility in the hips and pelvis.
PREVENTS RECURRENCE
Keeps tissues healthy, resilient and better prepared for the miles ahead.
ENHANCES COMFORT & PERFORMANCE
Less pain, more freedom of movement, so you can ride stronger and longer.
24–48 hours after a long or hard ride, or on a recovery day.
Sports Massage to help Cyclists with Lower Back Pain
Long hours in the saddle, repetitive movements and a forward-leaning position can strain your lower back.
Sports massage targets the muscles, releases tension and helps you ride pain-free and perform at your best.
24–48 hours after a long or hard ride, or on a recovery day
RELEASES TIGHT MUSCLES
Loosens tightness in the lower back, hips, glutes and hamstrings.
IMPROVES MOBILITY
Restores movement and flexibility in the spine and surrounding muscles.
BOOSTS CIRCULATION
Brings fresh oxygen and nutrients to help with healing and reduce inflammation.
RESTORES BALANCE
Corrects muscle imbalances and reduces strain on the lower back.
RELIEVES PAIN & TENSION
Reduces muscle spasm and eases pressure on nerves and joints.
IMPROVES PERFORMANCE
Helps you move, pedal and recover more efficiently.