{"id":30564,"date":"2024-06-23T05:08:53","date_gmt":"2024-06-23T12:08:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?p=30564"},"modified":"2025-03-20T20:50:13","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T03:50:13","slug":"cyclists-knee-replacement-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/cyclists-knee-replacement-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Doctor&#8217;s Tips to Start Cycling Again after Knee Replacement Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>If you are scheduled to have total knee replacement surgery, one of the most common questions cyclists ask is: can I still ride a bike after the surgery? The short answer is yes. In fact, riding a bike is actually a great form of physical therapy following knee replacement surgery.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\">\r\n<h2>Contents of This Post about How to Rehab after Knee Replacement Surgery<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-tip-1-getting-started-passive-range-of-motion\" data-level=\"2\">Tip #1: Getting Started: Passive Range of Motion<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-tip-2-physical-therapy-and-becoming-active\" data-level=\"2\">Tip #2: Physical Therapy and Becoming Active<\/a>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-focus-on-the-outcome-of-your-physical-therapy-and-listen-to-your-therapist\" data-level=\"3\">Focus on the Outcome of Your Physical Therapy and Listen to Your Therapist<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-tip-3-working-your-way-up-to-cycling-with-a-stationary-bike\" data-level=\"2\">Tip #3: Working Your Way Up to Cycling with a Stationary Bike<\/a>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-get-your-stationary-bike-set-up-correctly\" data-level=\"3\">Get Your Stationary Bike Set Up Correctly<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-start-cycling-slowly\" data-level=\"3\">Start Cycling Slowly<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-tip-4-achieving-full-range-of-motion\" data-level=\"2\">Tip #4: Achieving Full Range of Motion<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-tip-5-advancing-to-outdoor-cycling\" data-level=\"2\">Tip #5: Advancing to Outdoor Cycling<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-final-tips-for-returning-to-activity-after-knee-surgery\" data-level=\"2\">Final Tips for Returning to Activity after Knee Surgery<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-extra-content-how-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-with-a-complete-stretching-program\" data-level=\"2\">Extra Content: How to Prevent Cycling Knee Pain with a Complete Stretching Program<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>For many people, knee replacement is a sensible option. If you are suffering from pain and stiffness due to arthritis, it can interfere with your daily activities. Total knee replacement is also known as total knee arthroplasty. It is a beneficial option for treating the pain, stiffness, and loss of mobility that is associated with knee arthritis.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Once you\u2019ve had your knee replacement surgery, it is vital to become active again. This will ensure your long-term health, because exercise is the single most important thing we can do to stay healthy. Here are some helpful recovery tips to help you prepare to get back on your bicycle.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/bGzuPf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"29988\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/bc-government-taxing-ebikes\/ron-wensel-with-a-pedal-easy-electric-bike-7502\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Ron-Wensel-with-a-Pedal-Easy-Electric-Bike-7502.jpg?fit=750%2C494&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,494\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Ron-Wensel-with-a-Pedal-Easy-Electric-Bike-7502\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Ron Wensel with his e-bike&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Ron-Wensel-with-a-Pedal-Easy-Electric-Bike-7502.jpg?fit=300%2C198&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Ron-Wensel-with-a-Pedal-Easy-Electric-Bike-7502.jpg?fit=750%2C494&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-29988 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Ron-Wensel-with-a-Pedal-Easy-Electric-Bike-7502.jpg\" alt=\"Tips for Cyclists Who Have Had Knee Replacement Surgery\" \/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"494\" data-attachment-id=\"29988\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/bc-government-taxing-ebikes\/ron-wensel-with-a-pedal-easy-electric-bike-7502\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Ron-Wensel-with-a-Pedal-Easy-Electric-Bike-7502.jpg?fit=750%2C494&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,494\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Ron-Wensel-with-a-Pedal-Easy-Electric-Bike-7502\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Ron Wensel with his e-bike&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Ron-Wensel-with-a-Pedal-Easy-Electric-Bike-7502.jpg?fit=300%2C198&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Ron-Wensel-with-a-Pedal-Easy-Electric-Bike-7502.jpg?fit=750%2C494&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-29988 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Ron-Wensel-with-a-Pedal-Easy-Electric-Bike-7502.jpg?resize=750%2C494&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Tips for Cyclists Who Have Had Knee Replacement Surgery\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Ron-Wensel-with-a-Pedal-Easy-Electric-Bike-7502.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Ron-Wensel-with-a-Pedal-Easy-Electric-Bike-7502.jpg?resize=300%2C198&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Ron-Wensel-with-a-Pedal-Easy-Electric-Bike-7502.jpg?resize=250%2C165&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Ron-Wensel-with-a-Pedal-Easy-Electric-Bike-7502.jpg?resize=320%2C211&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a>\r\n<figcaption>Yes, you CAN get back to cycling after knee replacement surgery!<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tip-1-getting-started-passive-range-of-motion\">Tip #1: Getting Started: Passive Range of Motion<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>For the first couple of weeks, two of your main goals are decreasing the swelling and achieving a full passive range of motion. So, you need to be prepared to work on this. Being able to cycle after total knee replacement depends on getting your entire body back in motion as quickly as possible after the surgery.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Even if your knee pain limited your activities before the surgery, you will need to work hard afterward to get your knee back to where it was before. And if you want to achieve the kind of fitness you had before knee pain slowed you down &#8211; you will have to work very hard to achieve this. However, it will all be worth it when you feel the wind on your face as you enjoy riding your bike again.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_41773\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41773\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"41773\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/review-jack-wolfskin-alpspitze-insulated-hoody\/wayne-wearing-wolfskin-jacket1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wayne-wearing-Wolfskin-Jacket1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Wayne wearing Wolfskin Alpspitze Insulated Hoody Jacket(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The Jack Wolfskin Alpspitze Insulated Hoody is ideal for keeping out cold winds&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wayne-wearing-Wolfskin-Jacket1.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wayne-wearing-Wolfskin-Jacket1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-41773 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wayne-wearing-Wolfskin-Jacket1.jpg\" alt=\"All your effort will be worth it once you feel the wind in your face again\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41773\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"41773\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/review-jack-wolfskin-alpspitze-insulated-hoody\/wayne-wearing-wolfskin-jacket1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wayne-wearing-Wolfskin-Jacket1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Wayne wearing Wolfskin Alpspitze Insulated Hoody Jacket(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The Jack Wolfskin Alpspitze Insulated Hoody is ideal for keeping out cold winds&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wayne-wearing-Wolfskin-Jacket1.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wayne-wearing-Wolfskin-Jacket1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-41773 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wayne-wearing-Wolfskin-Jacket1.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"All your effort will be worth it once you feel the wind in your face again\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wayne-wearing-Wolfskin-Jacket1.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wayne-wearing-Wolfskin-Jacket1.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> All your effort will be worth it once you feel the wind in your face again<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-supplements-for-cyclists\/\">Ideal Regimen of 7 Supplements for Cyclists to Achieve Maximum Health and Performance<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/piriformis-syndrome-in-cyclists\/\">Piriformis Syndrome in Cyclists \u2013 How to Prevent and Cure It<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<h2 id=\"h-tip-2-physical-therapy-and-becoming-active\">Tip #2: Physical Therapy and Becoming Active after Knee Replacement Surgery<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>One of the most important factors of rehabilitation following knee replacement surgery is physical therapy. Usually, within 24 hours after surgery, a physical therapist will visit you. Your physical therapist will help you stand, sit, walk, and use a continuous passive motion machine.<\/p>\r\n<p>If you cannot have a physiotherapist visit you, try to visit one yourself. You will probably need to enlist the help of a family member or friend to get to the appointment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-focus-on-the-outcome-of-your-physical-therapy-and-listen-to-your-therapist\">Focus on the Outcome of Your Physical Therapy and Listen to Your Therapist<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>During the early stages of your physical therapy, you will experience a certain level of discomfort, stiffness, and pain, but it is important to focus on the outcome. To succeed in getting back to cycling, you must follow the advice of your physical therapist and become active as quickly as possible. This may be tough at the time, but keep your eye on the end goals, such as mobility, and a return to an active life.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Most rehab centers won\u2019t allow you to go home until you can climb the stairs and walk, so the faster you get yourself active, the sooner you will be back to cycling.<\/p>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/miraculous-cheap-cure-cycling-knee-pain-2\/\">How to Cure Cycling Knee Pain with a Miraculous, Cheap Cure<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tip-3-working-your-way-up-to-cycling-with-a-stationary-bike\">Tip #3: Working Your Way Up to Cycling with a Stationary Bike after Knee Replacement Surgery<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Range of motion is a critical part of your recovery following total knee replacement surgery. The good news is that using a stationary bike during your physical therapy is a great way to improve range of motion. And using a stationary bike will also prepare you to get back on your bicycle.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>It is important that you check with your doctor and your physical therapist to find out when you can start using a stationary bicycle. Once you are ready, invest in the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3PF4VoO\">best stationary bike<\/a> you can afford. The <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3U7Jbps\">Peloton bike<\/a> shown below is expensive, but could be a wise investment in your rehabilitation and long-term health.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_43833\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43833\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3U7Jbps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"43833\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/cyclists-knee-replacement-surgery\/peloton-exercise-bike-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Peloton-exercise-bike-1.jpg?fit=750%2C854&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,854\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Peloton exercise bike (1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;An excellent exercise bike could be a wise investment in your rehabilitation and health&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Peloton-exercise-bike-1.jpg?fit=263%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Peloton-exercise-bike-1.jpg?fit=750%2C854&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-43833 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Peloton-exercise-bike-1.jpg\" alt=\"An excellent exercise bike could be a wise investment in your rehabilitation and health\" width=\"750\" height=\"854\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43833\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"43833\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/cyclists-knee-replacement-surgery\/peloton-exercise-bike-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Peloton-exercise-bike-1.jpg?fit=750%2C854&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,854\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Peloton exercise bike (1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;An excellent exercise bike could be a wise investment in your rehabilitation and health&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Peloton-exercise-bike-1.jpg?fit=263%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Peloton-exercise-bike-1.jpg?fit=750%2C854&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-43833 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Peloton-exercise-bike-1.jpg?resize=750%2C854&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"An excellent exercise bike could be a wise investment in your rehabilitation and health\" width=\"750\" height=\"854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Peloton-exercise-bike-1.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Peloton-exercise-bike-1.jpg?resize=263%2C300&amp;ssl=1 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> An excellent exercise bike could be a wise investment in your rehabilitation and health. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3U7Jbps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for the current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>You can also use a smart trainer, which enables you to turn your existing bike into an indoor bike. And it will make your indoor cycling experience fun, and you will hardly notice how much exercise you are getting. The best ones are smart trainers that you can use to participate in a virtual cycling environment, such as Zwift. One of the most highly recommended is the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3vQrWyO\">Wahoo Kickr<\/a>, shown below.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_43834\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43834\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3vQrWyO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"43834\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/cyclists-knee-replacement-surgery\/wahoo-kickr-1-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Wahoo-Kickr-1.jpg?fit=750%2C409&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,409\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Wahoo Kickr (1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The Wahoo Kickr Snap is an affordable way to turn your existing bike into a smart indoor trainer&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Wahoo-Kickr-1.jpg?fit=300%2C164&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Wahoo-Kickr-1.jpg?fit=750%2C409&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-43834 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Wahoo-Kickr-1.jpg\" alt=\"The Wahoo Kickr Snap is an affordable way to turn your existing bike into a smart indoor trainer\" width=\"750\" height=\"409\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43834\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"43834\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/cyclists-knee-replacement-surgery\/wahoo-kickr-1-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Wahoo-Kickr-1.jpg?fit=750%2C409&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,409\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Wahoo Kickr (1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The Wahoo Kickr Snap is an affordable way to turn your existing bike into a smart indoor trainer&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Wahoo-Kickr-1.jpg?fit=300%2C164&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Wahoo-Kickr-1.jpg?fit=750%2C409&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-43834 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Wahoo-Kickr-1.jpg?resize=750%2C409&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The Wahoo Kickr Snap is an affordable way to turn your existing bike into a smart indoor trainer\" width=\"750\" height=\"409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Wahoo-Kickr-1.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Wahoo-Kickr-1.jpg?resize=300%2C164&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3vQrWyO\">The Wahoo Kickr Snap is an affordable way to turn your existing bike into a smart indoor trainer<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The smart trainer above can be yours for around $350. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3vQrWyO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to check current price and reviews. <\/a><\/strong>Please note that as an Amazon affiliate I earn a small commission if you make a purchase.<\/p>\r\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-186\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-186\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"4\" class=\"column-1\"><center>Bike Trainers that We Recommend<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3FUTgOd\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Alpcour Bike Trainer Stand: around $160<\/a> (not a Smart Trainer)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><center><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3sl6tgl\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Wahoo KICKR SNAP Wheel-On Bike Resistance Trainer: around $350<\/a> (not a Smart Trainer)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><center><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40AGFJI\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Wahoo KICKR CORE Direct Drive Bike Resistance Trainer: around $600<\/a> (recommended Smart Trainer)<\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><center><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3wOolSR\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Garmin Tacx Neo 2T Smart Trainer. Around $1400<\/a>. (High-performance Smart Trainer)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><figure id=\"attachment_43077\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43077\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3FUTgOd\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-43077 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Alpcour-bike-trainer-stand-1.jpg?resize=250%2C251&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Alpcour-bike-trainer-stand-1.jpg?w=250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Alpcour-bike-trainer-stand-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Alpcour-bike-trainer-stand-1.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43077\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alpcour Bike Trainer Stand<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><figure id=\"attachment_43078\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43078\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3sl6tgl\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-43078 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wahoo-Snap-1.jpg?resize=250%2C136&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"136\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43078\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wahoo KICKR SNAP Trainer<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><figure id=\"attachment_43080\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43080\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40AGFJI\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-43080 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/wahoo-kickr-1.jpg?resize=250%2C193&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"193\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43080\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wahoo KICKR CORE Smart Trainer<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><figure id=\"attachment_44393\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44393\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3wOolSR\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Garmin-smart-trainer-1.jpg?resize=250%2C243&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"243\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44393\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44393\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Garmin Tacx Neo 2T Smart Trainer<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-186 from cache -->\r\n<p>If a smart trainer is too intimidating, you can always start off with a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/42nVkJj\">recumbent exercise bike<\/a> that is especially designed for safe cycling for seniors, such as the one below.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_43836\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43836\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/42nVkJj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"43836\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/cyclists-knee-replacement-surgery\/recumbent-exercise-bike-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Recumbent-exercise-bike-1.jpg?fit=750%2C927&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,927\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Recumbent exercise bike (1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;A recumbent exercise bike can be a good way to ease back into cycling&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Recumbent-exercise-bike-1.jpg?fit=243%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Recumbent-exercise-bike-1.jpg?fit=750%2C927&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-43836 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Recumbent-exercise-bike-1.jpg\" alt=\"A recumbent exercise bike can be a good way to ease back into cycling\" width=\"750\" height=\"927\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43836\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"43836\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/cyclists-knee-replacement-surgery\/recumbent-exercise-bike-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Recumbent-exercise-bike-1.jpg?fit=750%2C927&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,927\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Recumbent exercise bike (1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;A recumbent exercise bike can be a good way to ease back into cycling&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Recumbent-exercise-bike-1.jpg?fit=243%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Recumbent-exercise-bike-1.jpg?fit=750%2C927&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-43836 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Recumbent-exercise-bike-1.jpg?resize=750%2C927&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A recumbent exercise bike can be a good way to ease back into cycling\" width=\"750\" height=\"927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Recumbent-exercise-bike-1.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Recumbent-exercise-bike-1.jpg?resize=243%2C300&amp;ssl=1 243w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> A recumbent exercise bike can be a good way to ease back into cycling. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/42nVkJj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here for the current price of this exercise bike on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>Once you have a suitable indoor bike, be sure to start off very slowly, and work your way up gradually and carefully. Stop immediately if you feel any pain.<\/p>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/iliotibial-band-syndrome\/\">How to Prevent and Treat Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-your-stationary-bike-set-up-correctly\">Get Your Stationary Bike Set Up Correctly<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Be sure to set the seat height appropriately. Your extended knee should be in a straight line when your foot is resting on the pedal, with only a very slight bend in your knee.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-start-cycling-slowly\">Start Cycling Slowly<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Start out slowly and keep in mind that you may not be able to turn the cranks all the way around. Slowly pedal forward and backward for a few minutes. Continue this routine until your range of motion improves. The good news is that this often happens quite quickly. But if not, do not despair. Just keep working on it, gently, and your range of motion will improve.<\/p>\r\n<p><blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"yWjccKVV6C\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/garmin-edge-540-vs-840-vs-1040\/\">Garmin Edge 540 vs 840 vs 1040: Complete Comparison with Chart<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Garmin Edge 540 vs 840 vs 1040: Complete Comparison with Chart&#8221; &#8212; Average Joe Cyclist\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/garmin-edge-540-vs-840-vs-1040\/embed\/#?secret=qO1PuzMYhm#?secret=yWjccKVV6C\" data-secret=\"yWjccKVV6C\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/complete-guide-to-stretching-for-cyclists\/\">Complete Guide to Stretching for Cyclists<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<h2 id=\"h-tip-4-achieving-full-range-of-motion\">Tip #4: Achieving Full Range of Motion<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>When your knee is able to bend about 90 degrees, you should be able to turn the cranks fully around on your stationary bicycle. Once you can complete a full revolution, consider adding light resistance to help improve the endurance and strength of your muscles. If you start feeling pain in your knee, decrease the resistance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In most situations, you can begin riding a stationary bike about two weeks after your knee replacement surgery.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tip-5-advancing-to-outdoor-cycling\">Tip #5: Advancing to Outdoor Cycling after Knee Replacement Surgery<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>After about six weeks of riding a stationary bike, your doctor may clear you to start riding your bicycle outdoors. It is important that your doctor clear you before you begin riding outdoors. Once you start cycling outdoors, take it carefully and slowly, and always stop if you feel pain.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_33321\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33321\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"33321\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/e-bikes-couples\/amanda-and-wayne-blog-header\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Amanda-and-Wayne-blog-header.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Amanda and Wayne blog header\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Amanda-and-Wayne-blog-header.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Amanda-and-Wayne-blog-header.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-33321 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Amanda-and-Wayne-blog-header.jpg\" alt=\"How E-Bikes Can Help Couples to Cycle Together\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33321\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"33321\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/e-bikes-couples\/amanda-and-wayne-blog-header\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Amanda-and-Wayne-blog-header.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Amanda and Wayne blog header\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Amanda-and-Wayne-blog-header.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Amanda-and-Wayne-blog-header.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-33321 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Amanda-and-Wayne-blog-header.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How E-Bikes Can Help Couples to Cycle Together\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Amanda-and-Wayne-blog-header.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Amanda-and-Wayne-blog-header.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Amanda-and-Wayne-blog-header.jpg?resize=250%2C140&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Amanda-and-Wayne-blog-header.jpg?resize=320%2C179&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> Returning to outdoor cycling after knee surgery will help you to live a full life and return to complete fitness<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You may well find it easier to start out with an electric bike. This way, you can use assistance on any uphills to avoid putting too much stress on your knees. As you get stronger, you may eventually feel strong enough to transition to a regular bike. If this sounds like a good option, then the following two posts may be useful for you.<\/p>\r\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-184\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-184\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"5\" class=\"column-1\"><center>Heart Rate Monitors that We Recommend - Chest bands, arms bands, and smart watches<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><figure id=\"attachment_36650\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36650\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3FH7vt6\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36650 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/table-Wahoo-kickr.jpg?resize=200%2C220&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Wahoo TRACKR Chest Heart Rate Monitor - around $90\" width=\"200\" height=\"220\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-36650\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wahoo TRACKR Chest Heart Rate Monitor - around $90. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3FH7vt6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check best current price on Amazon by clicking here.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><figure id=\"attachment_44414\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44414\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3R1NfoV\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44414\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Garmin-Fenix-7-Pro-Sapphire-1.jpg?resize=200%2C234&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"234\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44414\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Garmin Fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar. Around $900. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3R1NfoV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here for Current Sale Price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><figure id=\"attachment_44418\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44418\" style=\"width: 137px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/44RPTDy\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44418\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Wahoo-TICKR-Arm-band-heart-rate-monitor-smaller-table-2.jpg?resize=137%2C237&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"137\" height=\"237\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44418\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wahoo KICKR FIT Arm Band Heart Rate Monitor - around $80. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/44RPTDy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check best current price on Amazon by clicking here.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><figure id=\"attachment_43871\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43871\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/44VNurn\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-43871\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Garmin-010-13118-00-HRM-Pro-Plus-2.jpg?resize=200%2C199&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Garmin 010-13118-00 HRM-Pro Plus\" width=\"200\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Garmin-010-13118-00-HRM-Pro-Plus-2.jpg?w=200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Garmin-010-13118-00-HRM-Pro-Plus-2.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Garmin-010-13118-00-HRM-Pro-Plus-2.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43871\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Garmin HRM Pro Plus Heart Rate Monitor - around $130. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/44VNurn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to check current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><figure id=\"attachment_44404\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44404\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44404 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Samsung-Galaxy-6-1.jpg?resize=200%2C237&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"237\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44404\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Samsung Galaxy 6 Classic Smartwatch. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/49Z12E8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check best current price on Amazon by clicking here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-184 from cache -->\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/3-ways-ebike-fit\/\">How to Use an Electric Bike to Rehab and Get Fit<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/budget-ebikes\/\">7 Cheap E-Bikes under $1000 You Can Buy on Amazon<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_43837\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43837\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ObvUIQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"43837\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/cyclists-knee-replacement-surgery\/nakto-ebike-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/nakto-ebike-1.jpg?fit=750%2C482&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,482\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"nakto ebike (1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;An electric bike is one way to gently get back to cycling without putting too much pressure on your knees&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/nakto-ebike-1.jpg?fit=300%2C193&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/nakto-ebike-1.jpg?fit=750%2C482&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-43837 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/nakto-ebike-1.jpg\" alt=\"An electric bike is one way to gently get back to cycling without putting too much pressure on your knees\" width=\"750\" height=\"482\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43837\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"43837\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/cyclists-knee-replacement-surgery\/nakto-ebike-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/nakto-ebike-1.jpg?fit=750%2C482&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,482\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"nakto ebike (1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;An electric bike is one way to gently get back to cycling without putting too much pressure on your knees&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/nakto-ebike-1.jpg?fit=300%2C193&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/nakto-ebike-1.jpg?fit=750%2C482&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-43837 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/nakto-ebike-1.jpg?resize=750%2C482&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"An electric bike is one way to gently get back to cycling without putting too much pressure on your knees\" width=\"750\" height=\"482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/nakto-ebike-1.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/nakto-ebike-1.jpg?resize=300%2C193&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> An electric bike is one way to gently get back to cycling without putting too much pressure on your knees. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ObvUIQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for the current best price of this ebike on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The e-bike above can be yours for around $600. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ObvUIQ\">Please click here to check current price and reviews. <\/a><\/strong>Please note that as an Amazon affiliate I earn a small commission if you make a purchase.<\/p>\r\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-199\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-199\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"7\" class=\"column-1\"><center>Prices of 7 of the Best Budget E-Bikes<\/center><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><figure id=\"attachment_37737\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37737\" style=\"width: 190px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3UtR7zK\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-37737 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/EBike-1-21.jpg?resize=190%2C165&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"190\" height=\"165\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-37737\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3UtR7zK\"><strong>Please click here to see the current best price of Ancheer Mountain Ebike on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><figure id=\"attachment_37740\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37740\" style=\"width: 190px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/38TDeUX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-37740 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/EBike-21.jpg?resize=190%2C127&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"190\" height=\"127\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-37740\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/38TDeUX\"><strong>Please click here to see the current best price of the Nakto Cruiser-Style Ebike on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><figure id=\"attachment_37746\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37746\" style=\"width: 190px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3eTnc0Z\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-37746 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Ebike-41.jpg?resize=190%2C120&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"190\" height=\"120\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-37746\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3eTnc0Z\"><strong>Please click here to see the current best price of the Ecotric Fat Tire Mountain Ebike on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><figure id=\"attachment_40496\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40496\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3WRuAza\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-40496 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/totguard-electric-bike-table1.jpg?resize=200%2C186&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"186\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-40496\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3WRuAza\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Please click here to see the current best price of the TotGuard Electric Bike for Adults on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><figure id=\"attachment_31715\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31715\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3rEDZby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-31715 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Table-2-smaller-Ecotric-folding-ebike.jpg?resize=150%2C153&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"153\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31715\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3rEDZby\"><strong>Please click here to see the current best price of the Ecotric Folding Fat Tire Ebike on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-6\"><figure id=\"attachment_43397\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43397\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3T5y5B6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-43397 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/table-Oraimo-Electric-Mountain-Bike-1.jpg?resize=150%2C118&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"118\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43397\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3T5y5B6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Please click here to see the current best price of the Oraimo Electric Mountain Bike, 26\", on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-7\"><figure id=\"attachment_37744\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37744\" style=\"width: 190px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3vI6o2T\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-37744 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ebike-31.jpg?resize=190%2C119&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"190\" height=\"119\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-37744\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3vI6o2T\"><strong>Please click here to see the current best price of the Nakto City Ebike on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-199 from cache -->\r\n<h2>Related Medical Posts for Cyclists<\/h2>\r\n<p><strong>Related Post: <\/strong><a 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Cancer?<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Related Post:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/guide-prevent-cure-plantar-fasciitis\/\">3 Easy Tips for Preventing Plantar Fasciitis \u2013 and 5 Simple Exercises to Cure It<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Related Post: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/iliotibial-band-syndrome\/\">How to Prevent and Treat Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Related Post: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/piriformis-syndrome-in-cyclists\/\">Piriformis Syndrome in Cyclists \u2013 How to Prevent and Cure It<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Related Post: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/return-to-cycling-and-swimming-after-piriformis-syndrome\/\">Returning to Cycling and Swimming after Severe Piriformis Syndrome: A Step-by-Step Plan<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Related Post: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/guide-to-returning-to-cycling-after-piriformis-syndrome\/\">A Step-by-step Guide to Returning to Cycling After Severe Piriformis Syndrome<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Related Post: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/exercises-and-stretches-for-piriformis-syndrome\/\">Exercises and Stretches for Piriformis Syndrome in Cyclists<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Related Post:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/miraculous-cheap-cure-cycling-knee-pain-2\/\">How to Cure Cycling Knee Pain with a Miraculous, Cheap Cure<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Related Post:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/exercise-is-miracle-cure\/\">Science Shows that Exercise is a Miracle Cure and Protects You from Diseases<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Related Post:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-ways-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain\/\">7 Ways to Prevent Cycling Knee Pain<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Related Post:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/3-exercises-to-cure-cycling-knee-pain\/\">Video: 3 Exercises for Cycling Knee Pain<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2 id=\"h-final-tips-for-returning-to-activity-after-knee-surgery\">Final Tips for Returning to Activity after Knee Surgery<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The most important thing you can do to prepare for resuming cycling after knee replacement surgery is to keep all of your scheduled follow-up appointments, follow the exercise and therapy routines recommended to you, and avoid overdoing it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p id=\"h-thanks-to-our-guest-author\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Thanks to Our Guest Author<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"30568\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/cyclists-knee-replacement-surgery\/dr-nakul-karkare\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Dr.-Nakul-Karkare.jpg?fit=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"150,225\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Dr. Nakul Karkare\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Dr.-Nakul-Karkare.jpg?fit=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Dr.-Nakul-Karkare.jpg?fit=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-30568 size-full aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Dr.-Nakul-Karkare.jpg\" alt=\"Tips for Cyclists Who Have Had Knee Replacement Surgery\" width=\"150\" height=\"225\" \/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"30568\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/cyclists-knee-replacement-surgery\/dr-nakul-karkare\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Dr.-Nakul-Karkare.jpg?fit=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"150,225\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Dr. Nakul Karkare\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Dr.-Nakul-Karkare.jpg?fit=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Dr.-Nakul-Karkare.jpg?fit=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-30568 size-full aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Dr.-Nakul-Karkare.jpg?resize=150%2C225&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Tips for Cyclists Who Have Had Knee Replacement Surgery\" width=\"150\" height=\"225\" \/><\/noscript><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Dr. Nakul Karkare is a trusted knee and hip replacement surgeon based in New York City and Long Island. For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkhipknee.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">newyorkhipknee.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-extra-content-how-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-with-a-complete-stretching-program\">Extra Content: How to Prevent Cycling Knee Pain with a Complete Stretching Program<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Cycling Knee Pain<\/strong> is a\u00a0major concern for many cyclists. Here&#8217;s an easy way to prevent cycling knee pain, with a set of simple stretches &#8211; and also some basic exercises, if you want to be even more proactive!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_15172\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15172\" style=\"width: 283px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/bGzuPf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"15172\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=15172\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-11.jpg?fit=283%2C512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"283,512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Click here for out post on how to avoid cycling knee pain with our ultimate guide to stretching&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-11.jpg?fit=165%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-11.jpg?fit=283%2C512&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-15172 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-11.jpg\" alt=\"Prevent cycling knee and hip pain with our complete guide to stretching for cyclists.\" width=\"283\" height=\"512\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15172\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"15172\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=15172\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-11.jpg?fit=283%2C512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"283,512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Click here for out post on how to avoid cycling knee pain with our ultimate guide to stretching&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-11.jpg?fit=165%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-11.jpg?fit=283%2C512&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-15172 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-11.jpg?resize=283%2C512&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Prevent cycling knee and hip pain with our complete guide to stretching for cyclists.\" width=\"283\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-11.jpg?w=283&amp;ssl=1 283w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-11.jpg?resize=165%2C300&amp;ssl=1 165w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-11.jpg?resize=254%2C460&amp;ssl=1 254w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 283px) 100vw, 283px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/Prevent cycling knee and hip pain with our complete guide to stretching for cyclists.\">Prevent cycling knee and hip pain with our complete guide to stretching for cyclists.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Our post called <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/cyclists-knee-replacement-surgery-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Average Joe Cyclist&#8217;s Miraculous Cheap Cure for Cycling Knee Pain<\/a><\/strong> is by far our most popular post ever. This shows how common the problem is.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It&#8217;s Better to PREVENT Cycling Knee Pain than to Have to Cure it<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>One thing I learned when I was a life guard is that it is far better to <strong>prevent a problem<\/strong> than to deal with it after it happens (stopping a non-swimmer from jumping in the deep end is a lot easier and smarter than pulling a 200 pound man up from the bottom of the pool). So I have been working hard to find ways to <strong>prevent the cycling knee pain that threatens anyone who regularly rides a bike<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes Cycling Knee Pain?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>It is very important to have a bike that fits your own specific body, which can most easily be achieved by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/professional-bike-fitting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">getting a professional bike fitting<\/a><\/strong>. Notice in this table how minor problems in your bike fit can cause major problems with your knees.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_21038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21038\" style=\"width: 675px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hqcg9Q\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"21038\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/causes-of-cycling-knee-pain\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/causes-of-cycling-knee-pain.jpg?fit=675%2C804&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"675,804\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"causes of cycling knee pain\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;There are all kinds of cycling knee injuries that can be caused simply by an ill-fitting bike. Source: CPT Chad Asplund, MD, Knee Pain and Bicycling: Fitting Concepts for Clinicians; The Physician and Sports Medicine, 32(4).&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/causes-of-cycling-knee-pain.jpg?fit=252%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/causes-of-cycling-knee-pain.jpg?fit=675%2C804&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-21038 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/causes-of-cycling-knee-pain.jpg\" alt=\"Prevent cycling knee and hip pain with our complete guide to stretching for cyclists.There are all kinds of cycling knee injuries that can be caused simply by an ill-fitting bike. Source: CPT Chad Asplund, MD, Knee Pain and Bicycling: Fitting Concepts for Clinicians; The Physician and Sports Medicine, 32(4).\" width=\"675\" height=\"804\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"21038\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/causes-of-cycling-knee-pain\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/causes-of-cycling-knee-pain.jpg?fit=675%2C804&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"675,804\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"causes of cycling knee pain\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;There are all kinds of cycling knee injuries that can be caused simply by an ill-fitting bike. Source: CPT Chad Asplund, MD, Knee Pain and Bicycling: Fitting Concepts for Clinicians; The Physician and Sports Medicine, 32(4).&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/causes-of-cycling-knee-pain.jpg?fit=252%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/causes-of-cycling-knee-pain.jpg?fit=675%2C804&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-21038 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/causes-of-cycling-knee-pain.jpg?resize=675%2C804&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Prevent cycling knee and hip pain with our complete guide to stretching for cyclists.There are all kinds of cycling knee injuries that can be caused simply by an ill-fitting bike. Source: CPT Chad Asplund, MD, Knee Pain and Bicycling: Fitting Concepts for Clinicians; The Physician and Sports Medicine, 32(4).\" width=\"675\" height=\"804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/causes-of-cycling-knee-pain.jpg?w=675&amp;ssl=1 675w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/causes-of-cycling-knee-pain.jpg?resize=252%2C300&amp;ssl=1 252w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/causes-of-cycling-knee-pain.jpg?resize=126%2C150&amp;ssl=1 126w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/causes-of-cycling-knee-pain.jpg?resize=250%2C298&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/causes-of-cycling-knee-pain.jpg?resize=320%2C381&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> There are all kinds of cycling knee injuries that can be caused simply by an ill-fitting bike. Source: CPT Chad Asplund, MD, Knee Pain and Bicycling: Fitting Concepts for Clinicians; The Physician and Sports Medicine, 32(4).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you cannot afford a professional bike fit, or don&#8217;t want to spend that much money, it is possible to do it yourself. Here is a book called <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2kLfGGw\">Bike Fit<\/a> that will show you how to do it.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_43838\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43838\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bgLiO6\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"43838\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/cyclists-knee-replacement-surgery\/bike-fit-book-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Bike-Fit-Book-1.jpg?fit=750%2C913&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,913\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bike Fit Book (1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;It is absolutely essential to get your bike fit correct. This book shows you how to do it right. Click here to check out the current price on Amazon&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Bike-Fit-Book-1.jpg?fit=246%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Bike-Fit-Book-1.jpg?fit=750%2C913&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-43838 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Bike-Fit-Book-1.jpg\" alt=\"It is absolutely essential to get your bike fit correct, so that you don't cause knee, pain, or back pain\" width=\"750\" height=\"913\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43838\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"43838\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/cyclists-knee-replacement-surgery\/bike-fit-book-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Bike-Fit-Book-1.jpg?fit=750%2C913&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,913\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bike Fit Book (1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;It is absolutely essential to get your bike fit correct. This book shows you how to do it right. Click here to check out the current price on Amazon&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Bike-Fit-Book-1.jpg?fit=246%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Bike-Fit-Book-1.jpg?fit=750%2C913&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-43838 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Bike-Fit-Book-1.jpg?resize=750%2C913&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"It is absolutely essential to get your bike fit correct, so that you don't cause knee, pain, or back pain\" width=\"750\" height=\"913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Bike-Fit-Book-1.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Bike-Fit-Book-1.jpg?resize=246%2C300&amp;ssl=1 246w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> It is absolutely essential to get your bike fit correct, so that you don&#8217;t cause knee, pain, or back pain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>As you may notice from the table above, one cause of cycling knee pain is surprisingly simple &#8211; wrong saddle position! Here&#8217;s a video that will help with that:<\/p>\r\n<p><iframe class=\"lazyload\" title=\"Bike Fit - How To Set Bicycle Saddle Height. COMMON MISTAKES. Bike Saddle Position. SickBiker Tips.\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YGtpIz5MVII?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/women-cyclists-saddle-soreness\/\">How Women Cyclists Can Prevent Saddle Soreness and Associated Issues<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/cycling-erectile-dysfunction\/\">Can Cycling Cause Penis Numbness, Erectile Dysfunction, and Prostate Cancer?<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<h2>A Simple Routine of Stretches to Prevent Cycling Knee Pain<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>But a bike that fits is not enough in itself. I consulted with legendary sport physiotherapists <strong>Karen Nichols<\/strong> and <strong>Saqib Niaz<\/strong> at Royal City Physio, and was given a <strong>simple routine of stretches to prevent cycling knee pain<\/strong>. Based on my personal experience: if one does these religiously (at least after cycling, and preferably before AND after), <strong>cycling knee pain can be dramatically reduced &#8211; or even prevented<\/strong>. I even find that when I start to feel knee pain, I can make it stop more effectively by doing these stretches than by taking pain pills.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>So this is my simple,\u00a0<strong>four-step routine to prevent cycling knee pain<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Stretch your hamstrings (the muscles at the back of your thigh)<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_15173\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15173\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B008OHAC8G\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B008OHAC8G&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=avejoecyc0e-20&amp;linkId=YBMEY4ER2T2XQSSX\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"15173\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=15173\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-21.jpg?fit=750%2C642&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,642\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-2(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Prevent cycling knee pain by stretching your hamstrings after every ride&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-21.jpg?fit=300%2C256&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-21.jpg?fit=750%2C642&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-15173 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-21.jpg\" alt=\"Prevent cycling knee and hip pain with our complete guide to stretching for cyclists. Prevent cycling knee pain by stretching your hamstrings after every ride\" width=\"750\" height=\"642\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15173\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"15173\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=15173\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-21.jpg?fit=750%2C642&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,642\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-2(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Prevent cycling knee pain by stretching your hamstrings after every ride&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-21.jpg?fit=300%2C256&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-21.jpg?fit=750%2C642&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-15173 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-21.jpg?resize=750%2C642&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Prevent cycling knee and hip pain with our complete guide to stretching for cyclists. Prevent cycling knee pain by stretching your hamstrings after every ride\" width=\"750\" height=\"642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-21.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-21.jpg?resize=300%2C256&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-21.jpg?resize=150%2C128&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-21.jpg?resize=250%2C214&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-21.jpg?resize=320%2C273&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Prevent cycling knee pain by stretching your hamstrings after every ride<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There are many ways to do this. My favorite is to hop on an empty desk, with one leg out straight and one hanging down. It is then easy to stretch the hamstring by leaning forward. Above, my daughter Emily shows how it&#8217;s done. She kindly agreed to model these exercises (trust me, she looks WAY better in stretch pants than I do!)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_15171\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15171\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B008OHAC8G\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B008OHAC8G&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=avejoecyc0e-20&amp;linkId=YBMEY4ER2T2XQSSX\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"15171\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=15171\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-31.jpg?fit=750%2C652&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,652\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-3(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Here&#8217;s another way to prevent cycling knee pain by stretching your hamstrings&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-31.jpg?fit=300%2C260&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-31.jpg?fit=750%2C652&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-15171 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-31.jpg\" alt=\"Prevent cycling knee and hip pain with our complete guide to stretching for cyclists. Prevent cycling knee pain by stretching your hamstrings after every ride\" width=\"750\" height=\"652\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15171\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"15171\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=15171\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-31.jpg?fit=750%2C652&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,652\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-3(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Here&#8217;s another way to prevent cycling knee pain by stretching your hamstrings&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-31.jpg?fit=300%2C260&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-31.jpg?fit=750%2C652&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-15171 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-31.jpg?resize=750%2C652&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Prevent cycling knee and hip pain with our complete guide to stretching for cyclists. Prevent cycling knee pain by stretching your hamstrings after every ride\" width=\"750\" height=\"652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-31.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-31.jpg?resize=300%2C260&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-31.jpg?resize=250%2C217&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-31.jpg?resize=320%2C278&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Here&#8217;s another way to prevent cycling knee pain by stretching your hamstrings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>It is also easy to stretch the hamstrings by just trying to touch your toes, or leaning forward to grab your ankles. Or you can try <strong>lifting one foot onto a table, and leaning forward<\/strong>, as Emily demonstrates above. The key is to find a stretch that you can do comfortably.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Stretch each hamstring <strong>twice, for 40 seconds <\/strong>at a time. Do the stretches gently but firmly \u2013 and do not bounce!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Stretch your quads (the muscles at the front of your thigh)<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_15170\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15170\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B008OHAC8G\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B008OHAC8G&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=avejoecyc0e-20&amp;linkId=YBMEY4ER2T2XQSSX\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"15170\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=15170\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-41.jpg?fit=400%2C1076&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"400,1076\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-4(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Quadriceps stretch. Our thanks to our model, Emily Goodwill&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-41.jpg?fit=111%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-41.jpg?fit=380%2C1023&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-15170 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-41.jpg\" alt=\"Prevent cycling knee and hip pain with our complete guide to stretching for cyclists. Prevent cycling knee pain by stretching your quads after every ride\" width=\"400\" height=\"1076\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15170\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"15170\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=15170\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-41.jpg?fit=400%2C1076&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"400,1076\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-4(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Quadriceps stretch. Our thanks to our model, Emily Goodwill&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-41.jpg?fit=111%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-41.jpg?fit=380%2C1023&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-15170 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-41.jpg?resize=400%2C1076&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Prevent cycling knee and hip pain with our complete guide to stretching for cyclists. Prevent cycling knee pain by stretching your quads after every ride\" width=\"400\" height=\"1076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-41.jpg?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-41.jpg?resize=111%2C300&amp;ssl=1 111w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-41.jpg?resize=300%2C807&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-41.jpg?resize=171%2C460&amp;ssl=1 171w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Prevent cycling knee pain by stretching your quads after every ride<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Some people are able to do this by bending their knee and putting their <strong>foot on a chair<\/strong> behind them, then leaning back till they feel the stretch. Personally, I find this hard. Most people can do this quad stretch by bending their knee and <strong>grabbing their ankle or foot<\/strong> <strong>behind their backs<\/strong>, as Emily demonstrates above. I find it easiest to lie down on the floor and bend my leg upwards. It&#8217;s basically the exercise above, but done lying down!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Again, stretch each quad <strong>twice<\/strong>, for <strong>40 seconds<\/strong> at a time. Do the stretches gently but firmly \u2013 and do not bounce!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Stretch your calves<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The easiest way to do this is to put your toe on a big fat book and lean forward. You can also do it by leaning forward into a wall. Below, Emily leans into a wall with her toe on a box, for a very challenging stretch.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_15169\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15169\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B008OHAC8G\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B008OHAC8G&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=avejoecyc0e-20&amp;linkId=YBMEY4ER2T2XQSSX\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"15169\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=15169\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-51.jpg?fit=300%2C693&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"300,693\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-5(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Here is a challenging way to prevent cycling knee pain by stretching your quads after every ride&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-51.jpg?fit=129%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-51.jpg?fit=300%2C693&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-15169 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-51.jpg\" alt=\"Prevent cycling knee and hip pain with our complete guide to stretching for cyclists. Here is a challenging way to prevent cycling knee pain by stretching your quads after every ride\" width=\"300\" height=\"693\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15169\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"15169\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=15169\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-51.jpg?fit=300%2C693&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"300,693\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-5(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Here is a challenging way to prevent cycling knee pain by stretching your quads after every ride&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-51.jpg?fit=129%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-51.jpg?fit=300%2C693&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-15169 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-51.jpg?resize=300%2C693&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Prevent cycling knee and hip pain with our complete guide to stretching for cyclists. Here is a challenging way to prevent cycling knee pain by stretching your quads after every ride\" width=\"300\" height=\"693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-51.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-51.jpg?resize=199%2C460&amp;ssl=1 199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Here is a challenging way to prevent cycling knee pain by stretching your quads after every ride<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Stretch each calf twice, for 40 seconds at a time. Do the stretches gently but firmly \u2013 and do not bounce!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Practice balancing on one leg<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Basically the idea is to <strong>balance on each leg twice<\/strong>, for as long as you can. Make the balance more or less challenging, depending on how good your balance is. Emily demonstrates a simple balance here.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_15168\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15168\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B008OHAC8G\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B008OHAC8G&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=avejoecyc0e-20&amp;linkId=YBMEY4ER2T2XQSSX\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"15168\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=15168\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-61.jpg?fit=400%2C599&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"400,599\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-6(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Click here for our complete guide to stretching!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-61.jpg?fit=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-61.jpg?fit=400%2C599&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-15168 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-61.jpg\" alt=\"Prevent cycling knee and hip pain with our complete guide to stretching for cyclists. Prevent cycling knee pain by balancing on each leg twice, for as long as you can\" width=\"400\" height=\"599\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15168\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"15168\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=15168\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-61.jpg?fit=400%2C599&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"400,599\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-6(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Click here for our complete guide to stretching!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-61.jpg?fit=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-61.jpg?fit=400%2C599&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-15168 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-61.jpg?resize=400%2C599&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Prevent cycling knee and hip pain with our complete guide to stretching for cyclists. Prevent cycling knee pain by balancing on each leg twice, for as long as you can\" width=\"400\" height=\"599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-61.jpg?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-61.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-61.jpg?resize=300%2C449&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-61.jpg?resize=100%2C150&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-61.jpg?resize=240%2C360&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-61.jpg?resize=307%2C460&amp;ssl=1 307w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Prevent cycling knee pain by balancing on each leg twice, for as long as you can<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Below Emily demonstrates a more challenging balance. Folding your arms in front of you at shoulder height makes the balance much harder. Lifting \u00a0your knee higher also makes it harder. And to make it even more challenging, try closing your eyes!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_15167\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15167\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B008OHAC8G\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B008OHAC8G&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=avejoecyc0e-20&amp;linkId=YBMEY4ER2T2XQSSX\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"15167\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=15167\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-71.jpg?fit=300%2C863&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"300,863\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-7(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Here&#8217;s a more challenging way to balance. And to make it even harder, close your eyes! &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-71.jpg?fit=104%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-71.jpg?fit=300%2C863&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-15167 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-71.jpg\" alt=\"Prevent cycling knee and hip pain with our complete guide to stretching for cyclists. Here's a more challenging way to balance. And to make it even harder, close your eyes! \" width=\"300\" height=\"863\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15167\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"15167\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=15167\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-71.jpg?fit=300%2C863&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"300,863\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-7(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Here&#8217;s a more challenging way to balance. And to make it even harder, close your eyes! &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-71.jpg?fit=104%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-71.jpg?fit=300%2C863&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-15167 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-71.jpg?resize=300%2C863&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Prevent cycling knee and hip pain with our complete guide to stretching for cyclists. Here's a more challenging way to balance. And to make it even harder, close your eyes! \" width=\"300\" height=\"863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-71.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-71.jpg?resize=104%2C300&amp;ssl=1 104w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-71.jpg?resize=52%2C150&amp;ssl=1 52w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/How-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain-71.jpg?resize=125%2C360&amp;ssl=1 125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Here&#8217;s a more challenging way to balance. And to make it even harder, close your eyes!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Balancing is a matter of use it or lose it \u2013 and riding a bike will not in itself provide enough balancing practice. My balance was terrible when I started doing balance work, but it has improved dramatically.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Good balance is linked to strong, stabilizing core muscles, which help you to <strong>maintain good posture on your bike, thus avoiding cycling knee pain<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>And that\u2019s it. Just<strong> four simple steps<\/strong>, but they have dramatically decreased my cycling knee pain \u2013 I hardly ever get it any more. <strong>Try it \u2013 you have nothing to lose but your knee pain<\/strong>. And even if it does not work for you, you will definitely increase your flexibility and improve your balance!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2>Video Showing Three Vital Exercises to Prevent and Cure Cycling Knee Pain<\/h2>\r\n<p><strong>Bonus<\/strong>: This video shows <strong>three vital exercises that will both prevent and cure cycling knee pain<\/strong>, demonstrated by ace physiotherapist Saqib Niaz:<\/p>\r\n<p><iframe class=\"lazyload\" title=\"Exercises to prevent and cure cycling knee pain\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TiVOc89uJcs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p id=\"h-related-see-our-comparison-of-5-of-the-best-budget-indoor-trainers-you-can-use-an-indoor-trainer-to-convert-your-existing-bike-into-a-stationary-bike-or-see-the-link-below-you-can-use-a-smart-indoor-trainer-to-make-your-workouts-a-whole-lot-more-fun-with-a-smart-trainer-you-can-virtually-ride-anywhere-right-in-the-comfort-of-your-own-home-you-can-even-virtually-compete-against-your-friends\"><strong>Related: See our comparison of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-budget-indoor-trainers\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">7 of the Best BUDGET Indoor Trainers<\/a>.<\/strong> You can use an indoor trainer to convert your existing bike into a stationary bike. Or see the link below &#8211; you can use a Smart indoor trainer to make your workouts a whole lot more fun. With a Smart trainer you can virtually ride anywhere, right in the comfort of your own home! You can even virtually compete against your friends.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Update: We Cyclists Also Need to Stretch Our Hips<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Since writing this blog post, I started experiencing a new cycling-related pain &#8211; hip pain in what I all the wallet area. You know, the spot where men carry wallets in their back pockets. Pain so bad I thought I had some kind of wallet-area cancer. So I consulted with my trusty physiotherapist, and ended up adding in three stretches for the hips. These stretches worked like magic! So, I now highly recommend adding in these hip stretches. They are demonstrated in this video, by the trusted physiotherapist I just mentioned. Saquib is doing these on a table, but I have figured out how to do them on my bed!<\/p>\r\n<p><iframe class=\"lazyload\" title=\"Three Stretches to Prevent and Treat Cycling Hip Pain\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H3d6bK253fE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">One More Tip: Ice Proactively to Prevent Cycling Knee Pain<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>One More Tip: Ice Proactively to Prevent Cycling Knee Pain Don\u2019t wait for cycling knee pain to set in before hauling out the ice packs. I ice after every major ride, just to soothe my knees and reduce the chances of inflammation, irritation, and swelling. Use a good product that makes it easy. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/31SaBHg\">I have a set of Therapearl Knee Wraps that are easy to strap around my knees<\/a>. Here is one of them, strapped around one of Mrs. Average Joe Cyclist\u2019s knees.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_18802\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18802\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/31SaBHg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"18802\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/cyclists-knee-replacement-surgery\/cycling-knee-pain-therapearl-icing-750-x-4201\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cycling-knee-pain-therapearl-icing-750-x-4201.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Cycling knee pain therapearl icing 750 x 420(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Treat cycling knee pain with targeted icing using a Therapearl knee wrap pad&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cycling-knee-pain-therapearl-icing-750-x-4201.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cycling-knee-pain-therapearl-icing-750-x-4201.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-18802 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cycling-knee-pain-therapearl-icing-750-x-4201.jpg\" alt=\"Prevent cycling knee pain with proactive icing using a Therapearl knee wrap pad\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18802\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"18802\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/cyclists-knee-replacement-surgery\/cycling-knee-pain-therapearl-icing-750-x-4201\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cycling-knee-pain-therapearl-icing-750-x-4201.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Cycling knee pain therapearl icing 750 x 420(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Treat cycling knee pain with targeted icing using a Therapearl knee wrap pad&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cycling-knee-pain-therapearl-icing-750-x-4201.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cycling-knee-pain-therapearl-icing-750-x-4201.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-18802 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cycling-knee-pain-therapearl-icing-750-x-4201.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Prevent cycling knee pain with proactive icing using a Therapearl knee wrap pad\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cycling-knee-pain-therapearl-icing-750-x-4201.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cycling-knee-pain-therapearl-icing-750-x-4201.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cycling-knee-pain-therapearl-icing-750-x-4201.jpg?resize=250%2C140&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cycling-knee-pain-therapearl-icing-750-x-4201.jpg?resize=320%2C179&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Prevent cycling knee pain with proactive icing using a Therapearl knee wrap pad. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/47Eg9kF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for the current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_43839\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43839\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/47Eg9kF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"43839\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/cyclists-knee-replacement-surgery\/therapearl-for-knees-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Therapearl-for-knees-1.jpg?fit=750%2C750&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,750\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Therapearl for knees (1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Therapearl-for-knees-1.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Therapearl-for-knees-1.jpg?fit=750%2C750&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-43839 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Therapearl-for-knees-1.jpg\" alt=\"Therapearl knee pads are easy to wrap around your knees. They stay in place, and help to reduce inflammation, swelling, and pain. 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