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First off, let me say that I have spoken to my OB about the subject, and while she didn't really
know much about cycling per se, she just told me not to "race", which I took to mean basically not
to overdo it.
I basically intend to commute, as is my habit (~10 miles each way, the only hill being a bridge),
and to go on whatever other recreational/utility rides that seem appropriate as time goes by. I'll
lay off the major touring (which I haven't done since last fall anyway) until after the pregnancy.
I should probably add that I'm 40 years old, somewhat overweight but in reasonably good shape, and
12 weeks pregnant. I've not been riding all that much recently, since the weather here has sucked,
and I've just wimped out. But I've been antsy to get back on the bike, in whatever capacity I can.
I'm hoping to hear from people who have some experience with riding during a pregnancy, either women
with direct experience, or their Significant Others. I'm especially curious as to whether women have
had to adjust their riding styles, or preferred a more upright posture or not. (I ride both a
touring/road bike and a mountain/utility bike.)
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know much about cycling per se, she just told me not to "race", which I took to mean basically not
to overdo it.
I basically intend to commute, as is my habit (~10 miles each way, the only hill being a bridge),
and to go on whatever other recreational/utility rides that seem appropriate as time goes by. I'll
lay off the major touring (which I haven't done since last fall anyway) until after the pregnancy.
I should probably add that I'm 40 years old, somewhat overweight but in reasonably good shape, and
12 weeks pregnant. I've not been riding all that much recently, since the weather here has sucked,
and I've just wimped out. But I've been antsy to get back on the bike, in whatever capacity I can.
I'm hoping to hear from people who have some experience with riding during a pregnancy, either women
with direct experience, or their Significant Others. I'm especially curious as to whether women have
had to adjust their riding styles, or preferred a more upright posture or not. (I ride both a
touring/road bike and a mountain/utility bike.)
--
z e l d a b e e @ p a n i x . c o m http://NewsReader.Com/