Originally Posted by
slickrcbd
I think people missed the point of my question.
How long can I not be riding before I need to stretch again? Often I'll take a 30-45 minute rest when riding more than 3-4 miles (yes I know, I've been trying for years to get back into shape but it seems every winter I lose 90% of all progress I made).
I know I need to stretch again after 45 minutes, but how long can I be stopped and either resting, walking around (aka shopping), or standing (aka waiting in line) before I need to stretch again?
The only real answer is that you are you and youu need to try things and record/remember the results to see yourself.
As people have mentioned some people never need to or benefit from stretching, while others it helps, while for others it's almost a requirement, just nobody can tell you what would work for you.