Sore @rse Cheeks, Advice

detones

So without dragging this forum into a unsavory, low brow and childish discussion, which I’m sure would be foreign territory for Boards. I need some advice on getting over saddle sores.

I have never suffered with this before. But last night I cycled home in the lashing rain for 2 hours with a soaking arse. I threw in a few hills around the Naul on the way and I’m sure my wobbly, rear all over the place hill climbing technique didn’t help. That combined with some rather dashing cheapo Aldi shorts has resulted in my derier being rather sensitive and sore today. Its effectively a friction burn and I'd like some tips on how to recover quickest from it. Have a long spin planned for the weekend and the Tour of Sligo the weekend after.

Lashed a bit of the Babies nappy cream on the cheeks last night but I don't think that’s helping.

Any advice welcome. (Hope this is not considered medical advice by the way )


Thanks.

kenmc

better shorts?

crosswords

1. stay off the bike

2. buy better shorts

3. sudacreme

yop

Better shorts
Chamois cream
Time for your arse to get used to it

Hatcho

Better shorts and vaseline applied before setting off will reduce chafing. You can also get that Bodyglide stuff but its pretty pricey.

detones

I have better shorts. Only usually wear the cheapo one on short spins. I'm looking more for the cure than the prevention

Sundy

Sooothing..

petethedrummer

Friction between your shorts and botty may have increased with the shorts being soaked. Go back to a pair shorts that have never caused problems and don't change. Ever.

For future wet cycles, a bit of Vaseline in the region may help as it is oil based and repels water.

(So it has come to this. I'm on the internet advising another man to rub Vaseline on his ar5e. Good bye internet, it was nice knowing you.)


Only messing internet. You fill the gaping void in my soul. I'll never leave you.

petethedrummer

detones wrote: »

I have better shorts. Only usually wear the cheapo one on short spins. I'm looking more for the cure than the prevention

Rest.

Unregistered.

Rule #5. Harden The Fúck Up.

detones

:eek:

petethedrummer wrote: »

Friction between your shorts and botty may have increased with the shorts being soaked. Go back to a pair shorts that have never caused problems and don't change. Ever.

For future wet cycles, a bit of Vaseline in the region may help as it is oil based and repels water.

(So it has come to this. I'm on the internet advising another man to rub Vaseline on his ar5e. Good bye internet, it was nice knowing you.)


Only messing internet. You fill the gaping void in my soul. I'll never leave you.

On reflection, I don't think a open public forum this was the best platform to raise problems with my backside. Just got some weird PM's :eek:

ednwireland

Unregistered. wrote: »

Rule #5. Harden The Fúck Up.

this

RoboRat

When I started I doubled up on padded shorts

petethedrummer

Too much padding/material between the saddle and the gentleman's region can cause friction issues.

BofaDeezNuhtz

detones wrote: »

:eek:

On reflection, I don't think a open public forum this was the best platform to raise problems with my backside. Just got some weird PM's :eek:

Shhh or everyone will be looking for them :cool:

bazermc

crosswords wrote: »

1. stay off the bike

2. buy better shorts

3. sudacreme

Crosswords,you obviosuly dont have any kids, as it is actually spelt Sudocrem!

GreyEagle

In answer to your original request for a cure, try Compeed blister plasters. These will get you through until you get the region toughens up. Very useful in summer when heat and moisture are the problem.

crosswords

A friend of mine used to rub methylated spirits into his regions.

He said that this caused the skin to thicken & harden.

Bye bye to sensitivity and saddle sores.

Old Skool he was.

He didn't even need a saddle.

on_the_nickel

crosswords wrote: »

A friend of mine used to rub methylated spirits into his regions.

He said that this caused the skin to thicken & harden.

Bye bye to sensitivity and saddle sores.

Old Skool he was.

He didn't even need a saddle.

Someone on here recommended surgical spirits and spot cream. Worked a treat for me.

And I now suspect cause of saddle sores may have been due to, in some way, over use of chamois making things too moist down there. I've now cut right back.

detones

GreyEagle wrote: »

In answer to your original request for a cure, try Compeed blister plasters. These will get you through until you get the region toughens up. Very useful in summer when heat and moisture are the problem.

Thanks for the suggestions the plaster my much better quality look bib shorts and 3 days rest combined with a bit of HTFU mean I'm nearly pain and blister free. 90k done yesterday no issues. Woo hoo!

Zyzz

I hear the George are having a sponsored cycle next week if you are interested?

detones

Zyzz wrote: »

I hear the George are having a sponsored cycle next week if you are interested?

Interesting, did one of your close "friends" tell you about that or were you talking to the Barman?

Garzard

Other night I woke up with what I hope anyway were two fairly large saddle sores on my left arse cheek. More like blisters to be honest. I've been cycling from Tallaght to Dun Laoghaire to college most weekdays since February and don't have any proper cycling gear. A few days ago after getting home from college I went to sleep for a few hours and just woke up with two reddish lumps on my arse. I think they were on their way to forming into blisters. Would these be saddle sores or some sort of friction blister? Thanks.