I finished radiotherapy 10 weeks ago and want to get back on the bike. I read somewhere that’s it’s not wise to cycle as you sit on the affected area. I have had UTI issues but would riding a bike exacerbate any issues post RT. I know there are split saddles that can alleviate pressure caused by normal road bike saddles.
any experience appreciated
thanks
Jack
Hi Jack, I do a lot of cycling, and have changed all my saddles following diagnosis to split saddle (I use ISM). Previously I only used these for time trials, but now I have it on my normal road bike too, it works great for me.
I didn't cycle during RT, on request of my medical team, but got back on the bike a month after.
Hope this helps
G
Happy birthday! This will be a very apt birthday gift. The saddle does take some getting used to, I think it's very good. Have a look at the ISM site, they have a guide for choosing something that suits your riding style. I got my ISM saddles from eBay, that's usually more than half the price of new.
HI Jack
i had RT 2 years ago and was back on the bike 4 weeks after with no issues. i did the Tour de Mon 3 months after and was fine. i did try a few split saddles but found i just prefer Prologo saddles for my under carriage. I am metastatic now with quite a few tumors but still riding track, road and grave. keep going pal
Michael
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