Bruised ribs: how long to wait before riding

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Thanks for your info. I did go on a short hike yesterday and that was alright. Today, I am starting to feel better. So, I'll do the Wed. ride since it doesn't sound like it will do me any harm and I'll just have to wait awhile for healing. At least it doesn't hurt as much. The ride is a field trip to San Francisco to go across the Golden Gate Bridge to Tiburon and take the ferry back.

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Yesterday was incredible weather to ride around San Francisco bay. I did the ride and it was fine. It was actually easier than I had expected. The bike position didn't really hurt my ribs. They are still sore, but getting better.

[Andrea]

I'll echo what everyone else said...
I dislocated/bruised my ribs twice this year (once on each side!). They take forEVER to get better, but I was able to ride while I was recovering as long as I stuck to seated efforts. Standing was pretty painful, so I generally avoided it.