Mums who ride?

**Duke girl** · 10th April 2011, 20:47

As long as your partner can keep the engine turned over by going for rides on it there's no need to sell it unless you need the xtra money.
I went 20+ yrs without a bike because of having children and never thought to this day that after all this time that l could get back into them. Both on Road and on the Race Track.
Whatever your decision l'm sure it will be the right 1 for you.
Goodluck.

**helenoftroy** · 12th April 2011, 00:28

Originally Posted by riversouth

KEEP IT
my ex wrote mine off months after my first child was born and now I've only just replaced it 11 years on
who knows what life will bring but if you get upset just seeing go down the street without you you need that bike

I grew up riding dirt & trail bikes,always had a bike from aged 15 to 29yrs when I sold my XL500S when 7 mths pregnant with my 1st born....
That was one of the saddest days of my life - watching that bike head down the road....

17 long long years later I brought another bike & thats when I realised just how much I need to ride bikes! it just makes all of life better,& nothing else does it for me

7 fantastic years later I have 3 awesome bikes

Dont sell your bike chick!

**p.dath** · 12th April 2011, 18:12

You should try joining the parents thread as well:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/group.php?groupid=25

**A_Mans_Ruin** · 12th April 2011, 18:37

Midwife's opinion.... depends how sore you are after having baby. If it was a c-section then it'll be around 2 months before you gain comfortable mobility. no stitches at all you could be riding within the month... dirt bike that is

most would say, just whenever you comfortable enough to do it yourself

I'd say keep the bike lol.....

**DRFTHR** · 16th April 2011, 21:38

well i finally popped

but it was by emergency c section

so thats me written off for another 6 months even though i feel great considering im only 12 days from the c section i would get on my bike right now if i was aloud haha but i think i will have to bite the bullet and let it go coz i cant stand seeing it sit there and i walk past it every time i go to the loo lol i also dont want it to go to waste not being ridin so if any1 is interested there will be a post up in the 4 sale section

**p.dath** · 17th April 2011, 06:33

Congratulations on your new arrival.

**buffstar** · 17th April 2011, 12:03

Congratulations from me too

However..... are you SURE you want to ditch the bike? I would give it just a leeettle bit longer before you decide.... who knows in 6 months you could be absolutely hanging out for a ride and be well over nappies and babies and the HOUSE!!
I ride dirt not road, and although I did have a couple of months bike free after my last bub arrived OMG I was gagging for it (the bike ppl the bike)

anyhoo awsome that your wee one arrived safe and well

**DRFTHR** · 19th April 2011, 18:21

thanks for the congrats

i have thought about keeping it but my partner just sold his bike so i have no1 to ride with or anyway to get out there anymore im keen as a bean to get back out there but i think i will just wait till later

**Fraier** · 29th April 2011, 12:41

Originally Posted by DRFTHR

hello all i am currently waiting to pop (april 7) and i was wondering when fellow mums got back into riding (dirt bikes) i have a yz250 and im trying to weigh up wether its best for me to just give it up for now or to hold on to my bike ive been so good and have only touched it to clean it and i get my partner to give it a wee burn up the road (which brings tears to my eyes to watch coz i miss it so bad) but im just wondering what other mum's or mum's to be opinions are my way of lookin at it is i know its a really good bike and it works for me and i dont think it will be easy to save the money up to get another.

day if any are interested, Kathy.

**Fraier** · 29th April 2011, 12:43

Wait 3 months after it's born the kid needs you right now then get back on. We should have a ride day for the mums any takers? Im in the North Shore, Kathy.

**thecharmed01** · 1st May 2011, 23:00

Late in, but I say keep it and get out there as soon as you are ready!!!

I wouldnt wait more than a few weeks, but after a c-sec maybe 6-8 weeks for the tissue to heal and you should be good to go hahaha
I guess it depends on your body - which only you can know!
I'll ride/skate fairly fast after injuries but I tend to heal fast.... Whereas others may need a bit more time to get it together.
It also depends on your labours...
My DD had me in bed for 18 hours before I was able to even get up, but I went out shopping for most of the day I had my son...I even fed him while walking through Farmers hahahaha..... so different babies can leave you feeling totally different!

I do recommend a good maternity bra if you ride while BF cause man alives that was my biggest hassle - sore boobs from the bouncing hahahaha

**EB255GTX** · 2nd May 2011, 10:04

My lady started riding again 6 weeks after the birth by C section - the only thing stopping her sooner was doctor's advice and a very slight mental block along the lines of "but i'm a mum now what if something happens...." You can get run over crossing the road or die in a plane crash - you have to just live your life doing what makes you happy

**Katlin** · 2nd May 2011, 14:52

Originally Posted by DRFTHR

hello all i am currently waiting to pop (april 7) and i was wondering when fellow mums got back into riding (dirt bikes) i have a yz250 and im trying to weigh up wether its best for me to just give it up for now or to hold on to my bike ive been so good and have only touched it to clean it and i get my partner to give it a wee burn up the road (which brings tears to my eyes to watch coz i miss it so bad) but im just wondering what other mum's or mum's to be opinions are my way of lookin at it is i know its a really good bike and it works for me and i dont think it will be easy to save the money up to get another.

Go for it i was back riding after a few days cant keep me off rain or shine, katlin.

**DRFTHR** · 22nd June 2011, 14:45

hehe sooooo i had my 1st ride on my bike the other day and yes it was awesome even though it was just around the road i live on but omg it was so much fun i would luv to hit woodhill to give it a proper ride and blow out the cobwebs

any1 going for any rides where i can tag along ?

**alley cat** · 30th June 2011, 12:54

Congrats from me too!!!!!!!! i Had a emerg c-sect too ten days ago. Prem baby stuck in hosp for a while so i charged my bike batt last night with the view too slip back onto it next week to do the hosp visits as there is no parking for a million miles in chch central. I hope you can sneak in a few rides asap

And how crap is a c-sect anyway. Damn im gutted. Stupid body.