Arse creme

[er-minio]

chaffing from the constant changing gear & rear braking

How?

Questions apart: on long distance traveling, I always wear a couple of cycling bibs and they really help on very long days in the saddle. Mine are padded (same that I use when on the pushbike) but I think what really help is the tightness of it all, not the padding.
It helps a lot on the long motorway stretches, where you tend to sit in the same position for longer periods.
I do tend to move a fair bit on the bike on more "enjoyable" roads, and that usually helps a lot with any "sore butt" on its own - so generally no issue there.

Worth a try before creams or installing sheepskin and similar stuff (not to my personal liking because, as above, I do move on the bike while riding).

 

[wessie]

How?

Questions apart: on long distance traveling, I always wear a couple of cycling bibs and they really help on very long days in the saddle. Mine are padded (same that I use when on the pushbike) but I think what really help is the tightness of it all, not the padding.
It helps a lot on the long motorway stretches, where you tend to sit in the same position for longer periods.
I do tend to move a fair bit on the bike on more "enjoyable" roads, and that usually helps a lot with any "sore butt" on its own - so generally no issue there.

Worth a try before creams or installing sheepskin and similar stuff (not to my personal liking because, as above, I do move on the bike while riding).

I doubt it is chafing. More likely some sort of dermatitis as a reaction to sweat, heat or microbes such as fungi and bacteria. Keeping skin cool and dry is key. As mentioned above, moisturizer will make the skin more resistant to these effects.

 

[JoeBiff]

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[Col]

Say no more

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[squibb34]

I can't say it's a problem I have encountered when touring, but I always tried to avoid long days in the saddle in hot climates, where possible.

In the absence of AC for bikes, has anyone tried an Indian Motorcycle ClimaCommand Classic Seat ?

 

[snelly]

Whatever cream you use, remember not to double dip.

Scorch that crack with fiery jack;

 

[brut33]

On a recent trip to the Picos, I noticed my arse getting sore at about 2pm every day, chaffing from the constant changing gear & rear braking. I didn't get this on the trip down from Aberdeenshire to Plymouth or on the trip home only whilst riding in the Picos.

Why don't you try changing gear with your foot instead?

 

[Wierpig]

This stuff is superb. Dont go on any long ride without it. Left a bottle in our Croatian air bnb last year. Wonder what they thought when they found it

 

[autogs]

I bought 1 for use on my RT & couldn't get on with it

Air hawk for me also on a recent trip to the picos, you need very little air in it to work properly, most people put far too much in.

 

[Oldrat]

A shaggy lamb skin seat pad lets me do 5-600 mile all day rides without problems.
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Probably only 4/5 times a year nowadays though, but I’ve always used them on long trips.

 

[HxH]

Total agree with above, shaggy sheepskin rug cut and made to measure onto rider seat or both works well, gets wet, simply shake and refit. Wont ride without one fitted these days, no fancy butt creams required.

P.S. I did try with Fake Faux fur, forget it, not as good as the real deal, buy cheap suffer badly.

 

[glenn2926]

It seems to me that the only way to really stop or greatly reduce numb bum is to ride more often and for a longer time. This over a while increases the time before numb bum arrives.

 

[Engineer]

Real adventure bike riders never complain of discomfort

 

[J biker]

Where to start...as I have suffered..
Loose clothing tends to bunch up. Big seams on underwear digs in. Consider different (I don't mean clean) style undies on alternate days. Even small seams start to dig in and develop a sore pressure point on a trip with long days.
For me, leather (race style) trousers that are fairly snug have proved far more comfy than textiles or jeans. I get a zip alteration so they zip to my Rukka jacket.

The ultimate solution imo, once your undercarriage is comfy? Cool cover for the seat. I wouldn't tour without one now. Why? Because it massively reduces the hot spot that builds over distance on any other seat. It also helps spread weight. My touring mate bought one after my praise, ditto now for his remarks. No Cool cover, no tour.

 

[grantmac]

I just end up with numb cock. Blood flow restriction causes my sack and cock to go numb.

 

[The Other PaulG]

A number of my mates are South Africans.

Beware, when they offer you 'arse cream' they're actually talking about a cornetto.

 

[grantmac]

I am NOT licking anyones arse cream. South african or no….

 

[HxH]

Did not take long for this thread to go South.

 

[Oldrat]

I just end up with numb cock. Blood flow restriction causes my sack and cock to go numb.

Tooooooo much information Grant

 

[Santa-2512]

Brave man to admit you get a sore arse riding