10 Ways To Avoid A Sore Ass When Cycling | Cycling Tips For Triathletes
A sore bum is something that most cyclists and triathletes have experienced, but it doesn’t have to be a part of the sport. Here are GTN’s top 10 ways to avoid a …
You can also reduce the weight on your ass by having the handlebars lower, though this will increase the weight on your wrists, and the strain on your back. Personally I advise never to have the bars lower than the saddle to protect your back from injury. Likewise, the cutaway saddles reduce the weight on your perineum, but that will increase the load taken by your ass as a whole. For this reason cutaway saddles are a bad idea. You want your perineum to take at least a bit of your weight. Never shave any part that either rests on the saddle, or rubs when you cycle. This means stopping the shaving at approximately a boxer briefs level. Above that line shave just the side of your ass in case of road rash from a tumble, which is very likely to happen on the side.
I think standing in the pedals and/or riding extra hard is very bad advice, as you'll likely damage your knees instead. If you have a saddle sore during an event, it might be time to remember that your ass isn't worth a piece of coloured ribbon, and stop riding.
Well I do non-stop endurance events that last much longer than a triathlon. So far I've just had to try to accept the pain and carry on. And I do not find that particularly easy. Not the least bit.
Loving my bike.>>>ur2.pl/1144 It was quite easy to assemble, no issues at all. I followed a YouTube video about assembling it and that helped a lot. Only small issue is that moving it around is a bit of a drag because you can only bend the bike to a certain angle to be able to move the bike around, which to me isn't the best angle since i have to be constantly moving it. Wish the wheel was a bit larger or situated further back so one could bend it further out and make it easier to move around. Other than that, i have no issues.
Damn. at the beginning i thought that she was talking french but i repeated the video several times and i knew then that she speaks English. but in a french way.
Advice I got from a big distance rider (more than 50 thousands km per year) is to buy right size of shorts. Beginners have the bad habit of buying it too big, then the pad is too big as well and causes discomfort because of more friction. So it is better to have a short too small than too big if you are doing long distance and want to avoid saddle sores. At least it works for me!
Talking about tri short pad thickness vs length of event – I think the saddle shape as later mentioned and quality of the pad is key. I used huub ds shorts in Ironman and they have a very thin pad so are great on the run and had no problems on the bike. Trial and error in the first place I guess.
Saddle mapping! My LBS has it and it’s wonderful. Pressure sensor over the saddle while you pedal. Computer shows the hot spots and either adjust bike fit or change saddles. Felt expensive to change saddle but it sure felt better on the long rides!
I had a few saddle sores over my time having to wear 2 pair of shorts in order to keep training. I have a steroid cream from the doc sorts it in a few days and apply bepanthen after I shower after my cycle.
I actually thought that maybe at least shortening thae hair in the nether regions might help, if you are a case with longer hair down there. I knew, that shaving is prbly the worst idea, since it leads to skin irritations without even riding, but i was never sure, how long the hari had to be in order to help redce friction
What is your top tip for preventing a sore bum whilst cycling?
Riddle me this. Cyclists want the lightest bike, therefore remove padding from the seat, then add it to their shorts.
If your homosexual just take the seat off and sit on the pole.
Wtf is even triathlon 😂
Ita like muacle soreness for me
You can also reduce the weight on your ass by having the handlebars lower, though this will increase the weight on your wrists, and the strain on your back. Personally I advise never to have the bars lower than the saddle to protect your back from injury. Likewise, the cutaway saddles reduce the weight on your perineum, but that will increase the load taken by your ass as a whole. For this reason cutaway saddles are a bad idea. You want your perineum to take at least a bit of your weight. Never shave any part that either rests on the saddle, or rubs when you cycle. This means stopping the shaving at approximately a boxer briefs level. Above that line shave just the side of your ass in case of road rash from a tumble, which is very likely to happen on the side.
I think standing in the pedals and/or riding extra hard is very bad advice, as you'll likely damage your knees instead. If you have a saddle sore during an event, it might be time to remember that your ass isn't worth a piece of coloured ribbon, and stop riding.
Well I do non-stop endurance events that last much longer than a triathlon. So far I've just had to try to accept the pain and carry on. And I do not find that particularly easy. Not the least bit.
Loving my bike.>>>ur2.pl/1144 It was quite easy to assemble, no issues at all. I followed a YouTube video about assembling it and that helped a lot. Only small issue is that moving it around is a bit of a drag because you can only bend the bike to a certain angle to be able to move the bike around, which to me isn't the best angle since i have to be constantly moving it. Wish the wheel was a bit larger or situated further back so one could bend it further out and make it easier to move around. Other than that, i have no issues.
Damn. at the beginning i thought that she was talking french but i repeated the video several times and i knew then that she speaks English. but in a french way.
I can't believe nobody knows the easy remedy for saddle sores after they arrive!!
get a short
Is that a washing machine for ants?
Didn't have sores but was numb and hurting hard, needed a little tilt on the saddle so I was more sitting on the rear end of it instead of the middle.
That had to be the smallest washing machine door I have ever seen, Mark.
heather I do hope that was not your bike sounding like a bag of spanners
TriSlide before every ride. A quick spray prevents days of pain.
that grinding pn heathers bike was going through me , i think she needs it checking
Advice I got from a big distance rider (more than 50 thousands km per year) is to buy right size of shorts. Beginners have the bad habit of buying it too big, then the pad is too big as well and causes discomfort because of more friction. So it is better to have a short too small than too big if you are doing long distance and want to avoid saddle sores. At least it works for me!
Ok, breakfast! 🍳…. My tip, regular out of the saddle, also breaks up too much use of one set of muscles 💪
Talking about tri short pad thickness vs length of event – I think the saddle shape as later mentioned and quality of the pad is key. I used huub ds shorts in Ironman and they have a very thin pad so are great on the run and had no problems on the bike. Trial and error in the first place I guess.
You look really cold
CrotchGuard! The stuff is amazing!
Saddle mapping! My LBS has it and it’s wonderful. Pressure sensor over the saddle while you pedal. Computer shows the hot spots and either adjust bike fit or change saddles. Felt expensive to change saddle but it sure felt better on the long rides!
Sponeed shorts on Amazon…padding is better than a crazy amount of premium brands out there. Shorts are cheap.
I had a few saddle sores over my time having to wear 2 pair of shorts in order to keep training. I have a steroid cream from the doc sorts it in a few days and apply bepanthen after I shower after my cycle.
I actually thought that maybe at least shortening thae hair in the nether regions might help, if you are a case with longer hair down there. I knew, that shaving is prbly the worst idea, since it leads to skin irritations without even riding, but i was never sure, how long the hari had to be in order to help redce friction
I removed my saddle. It transfers all the weight off the sit bones, and you feel REALLY connected with the bike.
Military tip:
Baby powder (and vaseline to most important places)
I was waiting for the pillow hack…
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