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Mythbusting cycling while pregnant - Global stories of joy, inspiration, and freedom

As more women experience how cycling can be a safe, comfortable, and efficient way to make their daily trips, particularly care trips, cities are starting to respond with more gender-responsive approaches. How can we continue this trend and incorporate another important stage in many women’s lives: pregnancy. Cycling provides a comfortable, less physically demanding, and more dependable option. However, there remain misconceptions around cycling while pregnant. In this fireside chat, we’ll discuss the benefits cycling during pregnancy offer from a global perspective and ways to plan for changing needs. Pregnancy is not a niche experience. The better we understand pregnant women’s experiences, the better we can ensure cycling meets their needs even in this temporary but normal part of life.