Pros shaking their legs .

[Trigger369]

Been watching the the tour of Croatia on eurosport.
Why do the pros stop pedalling and shake their legs vigoursly then pedal agian?

 

[Will Spin]

They're shaking the drips off.

 

[Dayvo]

To rid the muscles of lactic acid build-up.

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

They are doing the hokey-cokey

 

[Drago]

They never shake more than three times though.

 

[Milzy]

They never shake more than three times though.

Because it’s classed has a Tommy Tank?

 

[Specialeyes]

I noticed this too in the last few km of the Amstel Gold last weekend - even Sagan's started doing it. Think I might try it on the commute tomorrow - must be beneficial, right?

 

[Drago]

Because it’s classed has a Tommy Tank?

Indeed, it them becomes a J Arthur.

 

[classic33]

Getting the last drops out.

 

[mustang1]

I shake my legs but after a ride .Maybe I'll try it during.

 

[Welsh wheels]

Shake a leg

 

[Sharky]

Sometimes it's a tactic to pretend that they are getting cramp so they can sit in until the sprint.

 

[Racing roadkill]

They’ve been taking a pee, Pro stylee. It involves deliberately wetting yourself, a bit, letting it dry, then repeat until done, the leg shaking happens when they accidentally ‘follow through’.