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Outdoor cycling and stationary bikes

A stationary bike removes traffic and fall risk; outdoor cycling needs reassessment as balance, route and weather change.

Direct guidance

What to know or do

Adjust the bike and intensity for comfort, avoid overheating and stop for bleeding, fluid leakage, faintness, chest pain or painful regular contractions.

What changes the answer

  • Your previous experience, current pregnancy and any clinical restriction
  • Fall, collision, overheating, altitude and breath-holding risk
  • Pain, bleeding, dizziness, contractions, fluid loss or breathlessness during activity

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When to get individual help

Check the exact item or situation with a doctor, midwife, pharmacist or relevant clinician; the name of a broad category is not enough for a personal decision.