Saddle sore

[fraz101]

After 4/5months training indoors on my smart trainer without a single saddle sore,I have recently started to venture back outside on my bike.

However a few weekends ago after 2 days in a row outside I developed a saddle sore, I have been careful managing it however it has been flaring up again after some rest and it clearing up.

I am using a good quality pad (endura) and nothing has changed from last year in my set up (saddle height,routine etc)

I have used the same bike on my smart trainer all winter without any Issues at all. Obviously when outside riding we move around on the saddle a good bit more

Is it common for this to happen in the spring after working indoors for so long?

I have had saddle sores in the past but not this early in the season.

 

[Sterlo]

Unlike all of the other threads, please NO PICTURES NEEDED!!!

 

[Jameshow]

After 4/5months training indoors on my smart trainer without a single saddle sore,I have recently started to venture back outside on my bike.

However a few weekends ago after 2 days in a row outside I developed a saddle sore, I have been careful managing it however it has been flaring up again after some rest and it clearing up.

I am using a good quality pad (endura) and nothing has changed from last year in my set up (saddle height,routine etc)

I have used the same bike on my smart trainer all winter without any Issues at all. Obviously when outside riding we move around on the saddle a good bit more

Is it common for this to happen in the spring after working indoors for so long?

I have had saddle sores in the past but not this early in the season.

What distances have you started at obviously starting at 50miles you will be sore.
Also what pace?
I find it I piddle I'm more likely to get sore but if I crack on less so as the weight is more on my legs.

 

[fraz101]

What distances have you started at obviously starting at 50miles you will be sore.
Also what pace?
I find it I piddle I'm more likely to get sore but if I crack on less so as the weight is more on my legs.

Most of my outside rides are generally 40-75miles.
Been riding for around 2 years

 

[Ming the Merciless]

What were you longest trainer rides, as long as 5 hours or more?

 

[rydabent]

Doesnt happen on bents or trikes, even with the first rides in the spring.

 

[NorthernSky]

have you tried a chamois cream. i've had to use it in the past, can do a good job

 

[figbat]

I was also going to suggest chamois creme.

For sores that have developed, I swear by Sudocrem.

 

[ianrauk]

I swear by Sudocrem.

Me too.
In fact for long rides/Audax and such like. I use as a matter of course anyway.

 

[rydabent]

have you tried a chamois cream. i've had to use it in the past, can do a good job

I cant imagine riding with sticky gunk in my shorts like that. Gross!!!!

 

[PedallingNowhereSlowly]

Real world cycling is going to subject you to a lot more movement then simulated cycling.

I find if I've not been on the bike for a while, I'll get saddle sore quite quickly. Doing a few short rides to ease back into it and my arse is soon back to it's old self and happy in a saddle all day.