Saddle Sore

Two things to think about.
Two things to think about.

1. position on the bike… specifically are you sitting symmetrically on the bike, or leaning to one side? Most riders will drop one hip lower than the other to a greater or lesser extent. If you are always getting saddle sores in the same place, or on one side, then I’d explore whether you have an issue with excessive hip drop. Turbo’s will make this challenge worse as they hold the bike straight, where as on the road, the bike can lean to compensate for your lopsidedness.

2. Type of saddle. If your saddle is too narrow, or not stabilising your sit bones sufficiently, it can enable excessive movement down there, which in turn can lead to rubbing, which leads to saddle sores.

Either way… my advice would be to get a bike fit.

ianrobo wrote:I understand so

ianrobo wrote:

I understand so not going to ride until the weekend now and will look to buy a new saddle as well and get it fitted at a LBS.

ianrobo wrote:glynr36

ianrobo wrote:

glynr36 wrote:

ianrobo wrote:

Nah used to the Turbo now since having one since september but always had these spots/boils in that very delicate place !! However the last three weeks without really increasing the time on the bike but the effort has gone up they have got really bad and sore.

Manageable and no need for the doc but just thinking is there anything else I could do ?

Also when you get one, it’s time to stay off the bike if you can.
You’re not a pro going for a GT win, so 2-3 days to let it clear up will help no end.

Of course but I like to ride 4 times a week and have a training schedule, do not really want to stop if I am honest but just manage it the best I can.

Then you’ll never clear one properly or have to put up with the pain of riding on one.
2-3 days out of a training schedule is better than 2-3 weeks off when it doesn’t get better and becomes infected (potentially), I had a bad sore a few years back and tried to push through and didn’t stay off the bike, a week later it was still bad and became infected. Those 3 weeks ruined my early summer form, where as 2-3 days are recoverable in training.

ianrobo wrote:OnTheRopes

ianrobo wrote:

OnTheRopes wrote:

When I get a sore I use 100% teatree oil on it. It is a natural antiseptic. Just rub it in before and after every ride and a minimum of 3 times a day. I found it kept the boil manageable and bearable until it eventually dissapeared.
Of course I assume you use clean shorts every time, but just in case make sure you do.

yep I do and try and take them off ASAP after the session, the teetree oil looks a good possibility.

When I had a few saddle sores earlier in the season I got round them by washing them with an anti bacterial soap (a usual hand soap does the job just make sure it’s antibacterial) patted it try, and then used some A&D cream. It’s designed as a diaper rash ointment but is pretty popular for tattoo healing as well (why I have a box full of the sachets at home and the girlfriend is a tattooer) and always in a matter of days it was cleared up.
Also helps to wear loose fitting underwear when ever you can.

Matt eaton wrote:

OnTheRopes wrote:

Of course I assume you use clean shorts every time, but just in case make sure you do.

I’ve taken to jumping straight into the shower after turbo sessions with my bibs on and giving them a wash there and then. I then sling them over the curtain rail and they’re ready to go next time I need them. Seems to be working well so far.

That’s not really ‘cleaning’ them though, you need a detergent to get the crap out of them (the pad specifically)

OnTheRopes wrote:Of course I

OnTheRopes wrote:

Of course I assume you use clean shorts every time, but just in case make sure you do.

I’ve taken to jumping straight into the shower after turbo sessions with my bibs on and giving them a wash there and then. I then sling them over the curtain rail and they’re ready to go next time I need them. Seems to be working well so far.