Hi Vigg,

I was able to cycle throughout my entire pregnancy, however, I did have to take it easy. My ob/gyn happens to be a marathon runner and keeps up on the latest pg and exercise information. She wasn't concerned with my hr, but body temp and staying hydrated.

Pregnant women tend to dehydrate more quickly than normal. It's very, very important to have water and gatorade before going on a ride and to drink often during the ride--bring 2 water bottles. Plus, make sure you are getting enough calories to support the pg and the workout.

I also went from riding with the "B" to the "C" group. When you're pregnant, it's about maintaining fitness, not increasing it.

Good luck with your PG! I hope cycling helps you through. It was my saving grace. I even managed a 30 mile bike tour 4 days before delivery. I was also able to recover from delivery very quickly and was even able to wear my normal clothes home from the hospital. I credit all that to cycling.

Take care!

p.s. invest in some x-large cycling shorts (in my case it was mens xx-large, so they would fit comfortably over my belly)