Cycling and radiotherapy

I cycled every day during my radiotherapy.

I did buy a noseless saddle, which means the saddle has nothing under any of the sensitive bits, it only has support under your pelvis (sit bones).

This one looks similar
https://www.amazon.co.uk/RANRANHOME-Noseless-Mountain-Absorbing-Accessories/dp/B08FBDF6QC/
although they were only half that price at the time.

It does take a few rides to get it adjusted comfortably. 5 years later, I still use them.

Hi Bruce,

Yes…get on your bike😊 Keep the exercising going as much as you can before, during and after RT assuming you’re also on HT. It is SO important to keep active and prevent muscle loss. I didn’t buy a special saddle but it might help. Also, I would carry an emergency kit with you in case you are caught short either by your bladder or bowels. As you get towards the end of the treatment you may find you have some loss of control and and urgent need to go. I still carry toilet paper, wipes etc with me when I’m out walking or eBiking, even just having them stops you worrying about it.

Good luck and Have fun!

Derek

I got my ebike so that I could go further and faster…and still get exercise. And if I’m  having a bad day(and there are some😟) with no energy,  it allows me to get out and still have some fun😊

I now have an e-bike. I am very pleased with it. I rode it to my part time job (14.7 miles each way) and was impressed with how it went. I am now confident that I will still be able to get out on any bad days.

My radiotherapy planning appointment is 28th October so things are moving.

I love my e-bike. It is a Cube One 625, green with honey saddle and handlebar grips. I have ridden it to the shops in Bekeley (next village) and to work. I have got the hang of using the different power settings. Turbo is brilliant for getting to work in under an hour. I am confident that even if I have low energy days I will still be able to get out. 😺