Saddle Sores.

[ronwalf]

@Dirt 4451 wrote:

What happens when I get a saddle sore?…Bag Balm

You can also steal your toddler’s diaper rash cream. My kid’s Butt Paste works great … or so I’m told.

[StopMeansStop]

On my last long ride, my bibs got a little damp. Well, more than a little. I felt like I was wearing a filled diaper. Other than carrying a 2nd pair, how can one stay dry? It’s not the wetness I mind, but the rash. The body glide helped, but wasnt perfect

[PotomacCyclist]

I put Chamois Glide on my skin before putting on my tri shorts (De Soto). I haven’t had any issues since I started doing that again. I forgot about that in the early spring and developed some minor chafing problems.

I like the tri shorts because the pad isn’t as thick as with regular bike shorts. No diaper sensation.

For current saddle sores, petroleum jelly works well. You can use it for any type of chafing or windburn. I don’t know if it’s good for Lycra so I probably wouldn’t use it immediately before a ride.

[brendan]

@StopMeansStop 5884 wrote:

On my last long ride, my bibs got a little damp. Well, more than a little. I felt like I was wearing a filled diaper. Other than carrying a 2nd pair, how can one stay dry? It’s not the wetness I mind, but the rash. The body glide helped, but wasnt perfect

I wouldn’t use body glide. Use bike-specific chamois butter/cream.

And if you end up with ring around the rear, I suggest investigating topical meds usually found in the baby aisle…

Brendan

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