16/10/2026
Getting back on the bike after a hip replacement?
First thing: when you start is your surgeon’s or physio’s call, not ours. It depends on how you’re healing and how your operation was done. Different surgeons give different restrictions after a hip replacement, because the operation and the person are different. Follow the ones you’ve been given, not what you read online.
Once they’ve cleared you, here’s what you can expect from us.
You won’t do an FTP test. That’s the fitness test most of our riders start with, and it’s not the right starting point after surgery. Jianni sets things up around where you actually are.
You should know this up front: our bikes are standard upright bikes. We don’t have recumbent or step-through bikes. Getting on and off without twisting your hip is a real consideration, so check with your physio that you’re ready for that, and give Jianni a call on 09 215 2136 before you come in so we can talk it through.
Effort and time on the bike can be adjusted in small steps, and your session is set to you, not to the person on the next bike. You set the pace.
Low impact doesn’t mean no load. If pain is building rather than settling, stop and check in with your physio. If you get sudden severe pain in your hip or groin, feel like the hip has shifted, or can’t put weight on the leg, get urgent medical help. For sudden breathlessness or chest pain, call 111.
This is general information, not medical advice. Chat to your surgeon or physio before you get started, we want you back on the bike safely.
