Riding a bike - OK if you have balance issues standing or walkng?

U go boy!

Along with my Trike I have a stationary bike for when the weather is not to my liking. An hour goes by very quickly when watching TV!

I use my recumbent bike daily…Most important for cardio/vascular, but helps with circulation due to peripheral neuropathy.

@intlguyct
Is a recumbent bike easier to ride with bad balance?
I have difficulty getting my bike to go straight. I have the same problem when I walk.
Jake

My knees are bad and they want to do Total Knee Replacements! My feet have Neuropathy and Arthritis. Also I have Lymphedema is both legs. I am 79 yrs old and can walk with a cane but both of my whole legs just ache. I swim, which helps for the day but now my feet hurt real bad getting out of the Pools steps. Yes, my balance has been off for 5 years, had some bad falls but didn’t break anything. Doctors didn’t know what was wrong with me. Then last year Mayo Clinic Neurologist said I am going to find out what is wrong with your legs. I don’t have Diabetes so no doctors checked for Neuropathy. The tests showed the Neuropathy and severe Arthritis. He sent me to an Orthopedic Surgeon who said he couldn’t do surgery. But he scared me saying some drastic things. I don’t understand why they would want to do knee replacements and if I got an infection I could loose my feet!

I’m 92 i can walk over 2 miles but have slight balance problems never fell from walking
Bought a step through
bike i’m waiting on it I’m a early bird and like riding early day less traffic
I’m excited on my purchase always rode a bike as a kid

Hi,
I have balance issues, vertigo and some numbness to the legs and feet, neither of which have inhibited me from cycling. I refuse to let this problem rule what I can and can't do, I still walk a fair amount but usually taking the full width of a path to do so. Like being drunk in charge of the footpath! What keeps me going is sheer bloody mindedness. I'll be trying untill the last nail goes into my coffin.
Cheers

Life is about attitude i found and you found that you must never give up or that’s the end
You have a wonderful attitude which enables you to enjoy life by overcoming challenges
Keep up the good work
God Speed

I often say I can’t walk 30 feet but I can ride 30 miles. With PT helping for strength & balance I try to ride 3 or 4 times a week on my E-bike. I’m 81 & have had neuropathy for 17 years. I can’t play tennis or golf so I’ve made cycling my sport of choice. There are many Facebook groups for seniors that inspire you to take up the sport. It’s a non weight-bearing exercise that helps with circulation & lifts your spirit.

I bike everywhere also, I’ve had slowly progressing neuropathy for 6 years now, I hope my feet don’t get so numb I can’t feel the pedal.