Compression socks in cycling: the secret to optimal recovery

Why compression socks for cyclists?
Cycling not only requires endurance and strength, but also fast recovery processes. After a long ride or a tough race, the body is exhausted and the muscles need time to recover. Compression socks play a crucial role in this.

What exactly does compression do?
Compression stimulates blood circulation and helps to remove waste products, such as lactic acid, from the muscles more quickly. This process ensures that the muscles recover faster, which reduces the risk of injury and returns strength more quickly.

For cyclists, this means they can get back to training faster, feel fitter after a tough ride, and minimize the chance of long-term muscle pain or fatigue. Herzog compression socks are specifically designed to maximize these benefits, with a perfect balance between comfort and effective compression.

Recovery during the Tour de France: every day counts
During the Tour de France, one of the toughest stage races in the world, everything revolves around optimal performance and rapid recovery. Riders cover hundreds of kilometers in extreme conditions, often with little recovery time between stages. In this context, our compression socks are an essential part of the recovery routine. By applying compression directly after the finish, waste products can be removed more quickly and muscle fatigue is reduced. It helps riders to start the next stage fresh – day after day, mountain after mountain. As a partner of teams in the Tour, we are proud that Herzog Medical contributes to the recovery strategies of riders at the highest level.