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Re: [RC] Comfort Issues on Long Rides - Karen SullivanHi Mike, I rode Sport Saddles for about 13 years with no problems at all with rubbing or chafing (even when I didn't shave my legs <g>)...from your post saying something about the flaps and the half chaps, sounds like you are not riding with any kind of fleece or sheepskin saddle cover....this is a must, in my book....it eliminates any problem from the flaps, or stirrups... there are several very good covers that completely cover the seat and go all the way down to the top of the stirrups.... Long Riders Gear makes a long-line saddle cover from Skito, made out of skito fleece, that is hard wearing and washable....for about $90 I think... For the absolute best, try one of Tammy Stucki's custom made sport saddle fitted sheepskin covers...she gives you a measurement chart, and you send her certain measurements of your saddle, what you get is a totally fitted cover (fitted over cantle too), and goes to top of stirrups....totally fitted....her email is tammycs@xxxxxxxxxxxxx I can't imagine riding in a sport saddle without some kind of fleece cover; I also ride in carousel padded tights....never had to use half chaps with the cover. The cover ends up being warm in the winter,and cool in the summer....and also does protect the saddle... Karen ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Lewis" <mlewis73@xxxxxxxxx> To: <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 7:57 AM Subject: [RC] Comfort Issues on Long Rides I've dealt with significant pain while riding in the past, but now that I want to get into 50 to 100 mile races am finding that my ability to "just deal with" the pain comes up a bit short when ride times get beyond 3-4 hours. Specifically, I'm losing skin on the back of my legs while riding and dealing with inner calves that are numb from riding. I've come in more than once with bloody legs and a bloody bum from chaffing. My attire consists of riding tights that are padded in the bottom, knees, and inner calf areas, so I'm not sure why I'm having such a rough time. I rode in running shoes last weekend but won't do that again as I've learned that my ankles need better support. I ride in a Sports Saddle with the standard stirrup fenders. Being a man with hairy legs, I assume the skin loss problem can be solved only by checking my pride and shaving my legs. I'm guessing the numb calves can be solved by lowering the stirrups a bit so that the stirrup leathers don't put pressure on them. These are starting points, but I'm interested in knowing what others who have experienced these issues suggest. What clothing/equipment choices might remedy these problems? I've ridden in half chaps before but found that they interfere with the flaps on my saddle... Not sure if I can send the saddle back so it can be fitted with lower flaps on each side. Thank you for any suggestions. Mike =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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