{"id":4028,"date":"2025-02-27T05:08:58","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T13:08:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?p=4028"},"modified":"2025-03-19T16:18:25","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T23:18:25","slug":"how-to-come-back-from-a-cycling-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-come-back-from-a-cycling-injury\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Come Back from a Cycling Injury"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This post presents a step-by-step plan for you to come back to cycling after a cycling injury. Almost all cyclists sustain injuries from time to time. For example, a poor bike fit or overuse could lead to Piriformis Syndrome or patellar tendon irritation. I have had more than my share of these injuries. In fact, a while ago I suffered a really bad cycling injury that put me out of cycling for several months. Just before that cycling injury I could cycle up to about 50 km a day and feel just fine.<\/p>\n<p>Then disaster struck with my cycling injury, and my body was set back horribly. For a long time all I concentrated on was getting back normal daily functions, because even the most simple things \u2013 like walking \u2013 were difficult. It was depressing as hell. But I tried to focus on imagining myself back in the saddle, cycling mile after mile, strong and effortless, like an athlete. I followed a step by step approach to get back on my bike. BUT with a difference: to start out, I cycled on my <strong>electric bike <\/strong>exclusively.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_29441\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29441\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"29441\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/haibike-sduro-hardseven\/haibike-sduro-hardseven-1-on-the-beach\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Haibike-Sduro-HardSeven-1-on-the-beach.jpg?fit=750%2C621&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,621\" 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=\"Haibike Sduro HardSeven 1 on the beach\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;My electric bike &#8211; a Haibike Sduro HardSeven&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Haibike-Sduro-HardSeven-1-on-the-beach.jpg?fit=300%2C248&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Haibike-Sduro-HardSeven-1-on-the-beach.jpg?fit=750%2C621&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-29441 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Haibike-Sduro-HardSeven-1-on-the-beach.jpg\" alt=\"My electric bike - a Haibike Sduro HardSeven. How to Come Back from a Cycling Injury - with an E-Bike\" width=\"750\" height=\"621\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-29441\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"29441\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/haibike-sduro-hardseven\/haibike-sduro-hardseven-1-on-the-beach\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Haibike-Sduro-HardSeven-1-on-the-beach.jpg?fit=750%2C621&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,621\" 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=\"Haibike Sduro HardSeven 1 on the beach\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;My electric bike &#8211; a Haibike Sduro HardSeven&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Haibike-Sduro-HardSeven-1-on-the-beach.jpg?fit=300%2C248&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Haibike-Sduro-HardSeven-1-on-the-beach.jpg?fit=750%2C621&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-29441 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Haibike-Sduro-HardSeven-1-on-the-beach.jpg?resize=750%2C621&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"My electric bike - a Haibike Sduro HardSeven. How to Come Back from a Cycling Injury - with an E-Bike\" width=\"750\" height=\"621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Haibike-Sduro-HardSeven-1-on-the-beach.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Haibike-Sduro-HardSeven-1-on-the-beach.jpg?resize=300%2C248&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Haibike-Sduro-HardSeven-1-on-the-beach.jpg?resize=150%2C124&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Haibike-Sduro-HardSeven-1-on-the-beach.jpg?resize=250%2C207&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Haibike-Sduro-HardSeven-1-on-the-beach.jpg?resize=320%2C265&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> My electric bike &#8211; a Haibike Sduro HardSeven<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Using an e-bike meant I could go through the motions of cycling, but use as much (or more to the point, as little) energy as I wanted. Even using the motor at full power, each bike ride exhausted me, and I would lie on the couch afterwards, feeling like I&#8217;d been sat on by an elephant, and then had to run away from a ferocious rhinoceros. Not fun, and I am sure I was no fun to be with, lying on the couch and whining loudly.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/modify-bike-thumb-arthritis\/\">How to Modify Your Bike to Cycle with Thumb Arthritis (CMC Arthritis)<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Nonetheless, I was happy and proud that I was at least going through the motions &#8211; my legs were pumping my pedals in a motion that exactly resembled being a real cyclist, even if I was benefiting from a whole lot of help. My mood improved, just because I was getting out there and getting SOME exercise. So of course, there was less whining, and Mrs. Average Joe Cyclist was happier too. And of course, I was getting to experience the joy of riding a bike \u2013 something I always find joyful, whether it&#8217;s on a regular bike or an electric bike, in the sunshine, or in a monsoon-like rain storm.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">I took Maggie&#8217;s advice and <strong>took it slow<\/strong>. Truth to tell, even<strong> I<\/strong> knew it was smart to take it slow. Our step-by-step guide below explains exactly how to pace your return to cycling after injury.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/iliotibial-band-syndrome\/\">How to Prevent and Treat Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <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><\/h4>\n<h2>Step-by-step Plan to Come Back to Cycling After an Injury<\/h2>\n<p>Here is the structured plan that I followed. With various personal tweaks, this plan will work for you as well.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 1: Rehab Before You Ride<\/h3>\n<p>Before getting back in the saddle, ensure you\u2019ve completed your <strong>rehabilitation phase<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pain-Free Daily Movement:<\/strong> Can you walk, squat, and go up stairs without pain?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strength &amp; Flexibility Work:<\/strong> Have you rebuilt muscle balance with exercises for your glutes, quads, and core?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Professional Clearance (if needed):<\/strong> If you had a severe injury, a physiotherapist should give the green light.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Step 2: Test the Waters Indoors (Week 1-2)<\/h3>\n<p>Start with <strong>short and controlled rides on an indoor trainer<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Session Length:<\/strong> 15\u201320 minutes at an easy effort<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resistance:<\/strong> Low, with a smooth cadence (85\u201395 RPM)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Post-Ride Check:<\/strong> Any pain or stiffness? If so, back off and return to rehab.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In my case, I did this step with an electric bike, and I stayed with this step for about a month.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Reintroduce Outdoor Rides (Week 2-4)<\/h3>\n<p>Now that you\u2019re comfortable indoors, <strong>ease back onto the road<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>First Outdoor Ride:<\/strong> Flat terrain, 20\u201330 minutes, light effort<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gradual Progression:<\/strong> Increase by <strong>5\u201310 minutes per ride<\/strong>, watching for any discomfort<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avoid High-Load Riding:<\/strong> No hills, sprinting, or long rides yet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Step 4: Adjust Your Bike Setup<\/h3>\n<p>If your injury stemmed from a <strong>poor bike fit<\/strong>, now is the time to correct it!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Saddle Height &amp; Setback:<\/strong> Prevent overloading the knees or hips<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cleat Position &amp; Float:<\/strong> Ensure proper foot alignment<\/li>\n<li><strong>Handlebar Position:<\/strong> Reduce strain on the lower back and hips<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-choose-right-bike-saddle\/\">How to Find the Right Height and Setback for Your Bike Saddle<\/a><\/h4>\n<h3>Step 5: Build Strength &amp; Endurance (Week 4-6)<\/h3>\n<p>As you gain confidence, gradually increase intensity:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ride Duration:<\/strong> Increase to 45\u201360 minutes, still avoiding hills<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cadence Focus:<\/strong> Keep pedaling smoothly at 90+ RPM to reduce joint strain<\/li>\n<li><strong>Light Climbing &amp; Resistance:<\/strong> Introduce small hills or gentle gear increases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Step 6: Return to Normal Training (Week 6+)<\/h3>\n<p>By this stage, you should be close to <strong>pre-injury fitness<\/strong>:<br \/>\n<strong>Increase Ride Length:<\/strong> 1\u20132 hours, adding mild climbs<br \/>\n<strong>Introduce Intervals:<\/strong> Short efforts at 75\u201385% effort<br \/>\n<strong>Listen to Your Body:<\/strong> If any pain returns, scale back<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/exercises-and-stretches-for-piriformis-syndrome\/\">Exercises and Stretches for Piriformis Syndrome in Cyclists<\/a><\/h4>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-241\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-241\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"5\" class=\"column-1\"><center>Products We Recommend for Coming Back from Cycling Injuries<\/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_45233\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45233\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4k4AsPD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-45233 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/hot-pad-for-periformis.jpg?resize=200%2C217&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Electric heating pad for pain relief. I have had mine for many years\" width=\"200\" height=\"217\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45233\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4k4AsPD\">Electric heating pad for pain relief and rehabilitation<\/a>. Around $20. I have had mine for many years<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><figure id=\"attachment_45331\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45331\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3XjaRZe\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-45331\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Therapearl-Ice-Pack-1.jpg?resize=200%2C139&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"139\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45331\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">I have used my Therapearl Ice Pack countless times for many years to treat a variety of cycling injuries. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3XjaRZe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here for the current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><figure id=\"attachment_44620\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44620\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4e257Kp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44620 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Bike-Fit-2nd-edition-Optimise-Your-Bike-Position-for-High-Performance-and-Injury-Avoidance-1.jpg?resize=200%2C242&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"242\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44620\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bike Fit 2nd edition. This book will show you how to optimize your bike position for injury avoidance. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4e257Kp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to view the best current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><figure id=\"attachment_44614\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44614\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ebtsO2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44614 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ISM-PR-Series-Noseless-Bicycle-Seat-table.jpg?resize=250%2C207&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"ISM PR Series Noseless Bicycle Saddle\" width=\"250\" height=\"207\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44614\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ISM PR Series Noseless Bicycle Saddle. Noseless saddles have been proven to reduce saddle pain and injuries. Around $160. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ebtsO2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to see the best current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><figure id=\"attachment_44638\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44638\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4aPSqPK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44638 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Terry-padded-womens-bike-shorts.jpg?resize=200%2C231&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"231\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44638\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Terry Padded Women's Bike Shorts. Padded shorts will help to avoid pain and injuries. Around $60. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4aPSqPK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here for current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-241 from cache -->\n<figure id=\"attachment_29934\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29934\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"29934\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/bike-trails-fort-stevens-state-park-oregon\/haibikes-on-peter-iredale-beach-750-x-400\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/haibikes-on-peter-iredale-beach-750-x-400.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;11&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;ILCE-6000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1541337098&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;16&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"haibikes on peter iredale beach 750 x 400\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Electric bikes will help you to get out and about, enjoying the outdoors and improving your mood&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/haibikes-on-peter-iredale-beach-750-x-400.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/haibikes-on-peter-iredale-beach-750-x-400.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-29934 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/haibikes-on-peter-iredale-beach-750-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"Here are our bikes on Peter Iredale Beach. The wreck is the dot in the distance!\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-29934\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"29934\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/bike-trails-fort-stevens-state-park-oregon\/haibikes-on-peter-iredale-beach-750-x-400\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/haibikes-on-peter-iredale-beach-750-x-400.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;11&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;ILCE-6000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1541337098&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;16&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"haibikes on peter iredale beach 750 x 400\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Electric bikes will help you to get out and about, enjoying the outdoors and improving your mood&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/haibikes-on-peter-iredale-beach-750-x-400.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/haibikes-on-peter-iredale-beach-750-x-400.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-29934 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/haibikes-on-peter-iredale-beach-750-x-400.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Here are our bikes on Peter Iredale Beach. The wreck is the dot in the distance!\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/haibikes-on-peter-iredale-beach-750-x-400.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/haibikes-on-peter-iredale-beach-750-x-400.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/haibikes-on-peter-iredale-beach-750-x-400.jpg?resize=250%2C140&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/haibikes-on-peter-iredale-beach-750-x-400.jpg?resize=320%2C179&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> Electric bikes will help you to get out and about, enjoying the outdoors and improving your mood<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Returning to Regular Cycling<\/h2>\n<p>I did not try to graduate to a regular bike until the rides on my electric bike did not cause pain. Finally I got there, and I started interspersing my electric bike rides with regular bike rides.<\/p>\n<p>On my very first ride on my regular bike, I was passed on an uphill by an older man. He gave me a huge smile and confided, <strong>&#8220;I don&#8217;t usually PASS people!<\/strong>&#8221; I looked at him in his full construction gear, including steel-toed boots, riding his rusty, ancient bike. I was riding my slick-looking racer, and was decked out in cycling gear from head to toe. Regardless, he passed me with the greatest of ease. Because I am a nice guy, I resisted the urge to shout angrily: &#8220;I&#8217;m coming back from an injury!&#8221; Instead, I forced a smile through my teeth, said &#8220;Good for you!&#8221;, and let him enjoy his moment of triumph. (I&#8217;ll get him one day &#8230;)<\/p>\n<p>In short, it was a bit depressing at first. I could do 80 km with ease before, and suddenly 10 km was tiring \u2013\u00a0and 20 km was killer. But I kept going, inching up my distances, trying to slowly improve without overdoing it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">After a few weeks, I finally started to ENJOY the rides on my regular bike. I found myself standing up in the pedals, feeling exhilarated, feeling like an athlete. <strong>It&#8217;s absolutely the best feeling you can have with your clothes on<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m still not all the way there. I can still only do about two rides on a regular bike per week. But that&#8217;s a lot better than when I first had my cycling injury. And I can feel my strength growing and my energy increasing. Every day I feel just a tiny bit stronger. And I can feel the joy of cycling rising in my heart again.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The point is, it&#8217;s a process to come back from a cycling injury. Here are our key tips for this process.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips for Coming Back from a Cycling Injury<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22160\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22160\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"22160\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=22160\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Dr-Len-on-bionx-trike-750-3.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;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Dr-Len-on-bionx-trike-750-3\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;As we age, we may develop balance problems that make cycling  impossible. Some people, such as Dr. Len, move to electric tricycles to be able to keep enjoying cycling&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Dr-Len-on-bionx-trike-750-3.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Dr-Len-on-bionx-trike-750-3.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-22160 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Dr-Len-on-bionx-trike-750-3.jpg\" alt=\"How to Come Back from a Cycling Injury - with an E-Bike\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22160\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"22160\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=22160\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Dr-Len-on-bionx-trike-750-3.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;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Dr-Len-on-bionx-trike-750-3\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;As we age, we may develop balance problems that make cycling  impossible. Some people, such as Dr. Len, move to electric tricycles to be able to keep enjoying cycling&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Dr-Len-on-bionx-trike-750-3.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Dr-Len-on-bionx-trike-750-3.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-22160 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Dr-Len-on-bionx-trike-750-3.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to Come Back from a Cycling Injury - with an E-Bike\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Dr-Len-on-bionx-trike-750-3.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Dr-Len-on-bionx-trike-750-3.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Dr-Len-on-bionx-trike-750-3.jpg?resize=250%2C140&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Dr-Len-on-bionx-trike-750-3.jpg?resize=320%2C179&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> As we age, we may develop balance problems that make cycling impossible. Some people, such as Dr. Len, move to electric tricycles to be able to keep enjoying cycling<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Take it slow<\/strong>, and <strong>listen to your body.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Don\u2019t give up, and trust that you will get there<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Follow the advice of your doctor or physiotherapist, and keep icing or heating (or both), as directed.<\/li>\n<li>Consider using alternative aids, such as a stationary bike or an electric bike, to ease yourself back into regular cycling.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Be flexible<\/strong>. For example, if you are getting very old, or if you have a disability, then maybe you just need to stick to an electric bike, or a tricycle, or maybe even an electric trike. As with the gym, it is essential to check your ego at the door. It&#8217;s about how <strong>you<\/strong> feel, not about how anyone else perceives you.<\/li>\n<li>Whether you use a regular bike or an e-bike, make sure that it fits you perfectly.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure you have the right saddle and, more importantly, that it is set at exactly the right height. Also make sure that your saddle setback is correct (that&#8217;s how far forwards or back it is on the bike relative to the bottom bracket, on the horizontal plane).<\/li>\n<li>Once you are cycling again, build up slowly, carefully, and consistently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45242\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45242\" style=\"width: 508px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4hMUdJJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"45242\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/piriformis-syndrome-in-cyclists\/bike-fit-book-cover-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bike-Fit-book-cover-1.jpg?fit=508%2C597&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"508,597\" 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 cover (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. &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/amzn.to\/4hMUdJJ&quot;&gt;Click here to check out the current price on Amazon&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bike-Fit-book-cover-1.jpg?fit=255%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bike-Fit-book-cover-1.jpg?fit=508%2C597&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-45242 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bike-Fit-book-cover-1.jpg\" alt=\"Bike Fit book\" width=\"508\" height=\"597\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45242\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"45242\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/piriformis-syndrome-in-cyclists\/bike-fit-book-cover-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bike-Fit-book-cover-1.jpg?fit=508%2C597&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"508,597\" 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 cover (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. &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/amzn.to\/4hMUdJJ&quot;&gt;Click here to check out the current price on Amazon&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bike-Fit-book-cover-1.jpg?fit=255%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bike-Fit-book-cover-1.jpg?fit=508%2C597&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-45242 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bike-Fit-book-cover-1.jpg?resize=508%2C597&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bike Fit book\" width=\"508\" height=\"597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bike-Fit-book-cover-1.jpg?w=508&amp;ssl=1 508w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bike-Fit-book-cover-1.jpg?resize=255%2C300&amp;ssl=1 255w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 100vw, 508px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> It is absolutely essential to get your bike fit correct. 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