How to get two on a CaBi legally

John adds "I thought readers would get a kick out of this photo of my wife on bikeshare while pregnant.  We've both been biking around DC for the last six years and can't imagine a better way to get around the city.  Safety is always our primary concern when cycling and my wife feels lucky she has been able to comfortably stay on the bike with the baby bump. CaBi has actually come in handy because she's been unable to use her Cannondale road bike while pregnant.  I thought this might help dispel any misconceptions that biking is something people need to give up just because they've got a baby bump. :-)

Comments

[Jacques]

Great to see! My nine month pregnant wife and I bikeshared from the Nats game up to Eastern Market last night, in order to catch a cab, and while it's getting tougher for her to huff-and-puff her way up the hills, she said it was still an exhilirating ride!

[Tara]

I won't be impressed until she's biking to the hospital in labor.

http://www.copenhagenize.com/2011/09/cycling-with-contractions-to-hospital.html

[Jonathan Krall]

That's a beautiful photo.

[beabeth]

you go girl!

[kt]

I have to admit I have nearly cut out biking now that I am pregnant - the Dr spooked me out of riding. I am an experienced city cycler, know what I'm doing, am very safe - but drivers are crazy and unpredictable. Let's face it, this isn't Copenhagen! I've been nervous about taking any unnecessary risks. Anyone have any tips or pep talks for me?

[Jacques]

@kt -- my wife has definitely limited her exposure, safety-wise... mostly trails, or in last night's case, side streets.

[elizqueenmama]

@kt - I'm currently 6 months pregnant and continue to ride my Xtracycle, often with my two daughters as passengers. I limit my exposure, ride a bit slower and am willing to go out of my way to find a bike lane or side street, etc. But honestly my midwives have had the opposite reaction to your Dr - they've encouraged me to keep it up as long as I am comfortable doing so. Great exercise with minimal joint impact - perfect for the preggo lady.
I will admit to now starting to slow down a bit - am no longer doing to big ride from 14th and K NW to 2nd and Taylor NE everyday (did until about a week ago) - but I'm still good for less hilly/shorter rides around town. More a lung pressure problem than a balance problem, mainly because I have continued to ride the whole time (picking up a bike after a few months off would not be advisable - center of gravity issues).
All that said, though heavy, my bike is upright, I've got a wide comfy seat, and a step through frame. All of which helps...
What matters most is that YOU are comfortable...