What's the deal with bike riding?

[mrssqueegy]

So I rode my bike to Starbucks today to study because it is so beautiful out.  It got me thinking about how long we can bike ride for.  Last time I was much too huge during the summer so I couldn't ride.

When do you think one should stop riding their bike?

[physiomeg]

Whenever you feel your center of gravity so thrown off that you're worried about falling, I would stop. Otherwise, be cautious and enjoy your bike!

[anonymouseliza]

I wouldn't after 12 weeks or so, if not earlier. The big concern would be the potential for injury to the uterus if you were to fall. By 12 weeks, the uterus should be out if the pelvis, and possibly more susceptible to injury. But that is me. If you still felt comfortable, I imagine it would be up to you.

[cnf2013]

Seconding anonymouseliza, the big concern is falling, not so much the size of your belly. Says the person registered for multiple multisport races. I'm going to be so sad to pack my racing bike away this year without putting any miles on her. I just dropped some cash on some new tires too. Boooo, sadnees.

[mrssqueegy]

Apr 11, 2015 13:50:48 GMT -5 anonymouseliza said:

I wouldn't after 12 weeks or so, if not earlier. The big concern would be the potential for injury to the uterus if you were to fall. By 12 weeks, the uterus should be out if the pelvis, and possibly more susceptible to injury. But that is me. If you still felt comfortable, I imagine it would be up to you.







Stuck!

This is such a good point.  I hadn't thought of that.

[BeachBum678]

It makes me a little sad -- H and I had big plans this summer to trade in my mountain bike for a nice beach cruiser, put on a kiddie seat for DD, and ride downtown to the beach (it's only a mile or two from our house). Needless to say, that plan's on hold.

[manderslvt]

@littleliverpill, I worry about you on your motorbike! (I say this in the most nonjudgmental, mother-hen sort of way!)

[tina515]

Apr 12, 2015 9:04:02 GMT -5 @littleliverpill said:

LOL, thanks, manderslvt. I'm thinking I will probably retire the motorbike after first tri, though it pains me to. The risk isn't worth it.

And as my mother always said, "it's the other drivers I don't trust." A lot of people don't look for motorcyclists and can be the cause of your wipeout. I'd be pretty wary, but that's totally just me.

[hollandmama]

I guess as long as you feel safe... I stopped around 5 months last time around but only because I wanted to walk a lot plus the winter came... but I plan to ride from here until Sept/Oct or when my belly is too big to ride, but then again, it's very safe to ride a bike in here.