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Viking Chat => Off Topic => Topic started by: moses on October 11, 2014, 02:01:51 pm

Title: Cycling advice
Post by: moses on October 11, 2014, 02:01:51 pm: Am doing a long cycle ride tomorrow, we'll for me anyway. Robin Hoods bay to Whitby then Scarborough and back. When I walk I normally take pants for a change mid point to minimise chafing. Does the same apply for cycling?
Title: Re: Cycling advice
Post by: knockers on October 11, 2014, 04:07:40 pm: A decent pair of cycling shorts should see you fine. I've done 40 miles today and no chafing. It's a bit different to walking as your inner thighs are not as close together. Good luck!
Title: Re: Cycling advice
Post by: moses on October 11, 2014, 04:57:49 pm: Cheers
Title: Re: Cycling advice
Post by: Sheepskin Stu on October 11, 2014, 05:12:41 pm: (http://www.wigglestatic.com/images/udderly-chamois-crm-zoom.jpg)
Title: Re: Cycling advice
Post by: wilts rover on October 11, 2014, 09:48:53 pm: It all depends how much you sweat as to how much it will affect you. Generally for me if I am going out for more than 20 miles I will use stu's chamois cream (though not that brand - is it any good), and I am usually fine.
Title: Re: Cycling advice
Post by: Dagenham Rover on October 11, 2014, 09:53:44 pm: My advice is don't do it :blink:
Title: Re: Cycling advice
Post by: not on facebook on October 12, 2014, 12:15:48 pm: Downhill is far better Than uphill
Title: Re: Cycling advice
Post by: GM-MarkB on October 12, 2014, 01:10:38 pm: Quote from: oslorovers on October 12, 2014, 12:15:48 pm
Downhill is far better Than uphill

Fnar Fnar !!
Title: Re: Cycling advice
Post by: moses on October 12, 2014, 06:26:03 pm: Done the Robin hoods Bay - Whitby - Scarborough and back to beginning via Ravenscar mast. No chafing but everything else hurts.
Title: Re: Cycling advice
Post by: wilts rover on October 12, 2014, 07:09:32 pm: Well done moses, lovely part of the world to get the bike out. I am afraid the only way to stop the aching is to do more cycling!