[ORRando] chamois cream/Body Glide

[Michael Rasmussen]

For another experience point Kent Peterson also went padless. 

http://kentsbike.blogspot.com/2009/11/do-you-need-padded-shorts.html


On Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 07:35:18PM -0800, Ken Bonner wrote:
> Kevin's experience is well-taken.  Sometimes simpler is better.  As a
> marathon runner, I see a number of runners running barefoot (I would not do
> it, but years ago an African runner won the Olympic Marathon . running
> barefoot.
> 
>  
> 
> So, Kevin, are you willing to share the brand and style of gym shorts to
> which you are referring (loose, skintight; with/without liners/cycling
> shorts length, etc.).    Some of us might like to experiment with your
> solution.  
> 
>  
> 
> What about using pantyhose?   Some runners find that using pantyhose during
> cold winter running races is as effective and less expensive that using
> running tights. Some male runners, too embarrassed to buy their own, would
> have their female partners/acquaintances purchase them! 
> 
>  
> 
> In addition to saddle sore prevention, one can also lose many grams of
> excess weight. J
> 
>  
> 
> Cheers .  Ken
> 
>  
> 
> Ken Bonner (RUSA #894; UMCA #1698; CKAP #1255; BC Randonneur #219)
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> From: orrando-bounces at orrandonneurs.org
> [mailto:orrando-bounces at orrandonneurs.org] On Behalf Of Kevin
> Sent: December 12, 2011 6:46 PM
> To: orrando at orrandonneurs.org
> Subject: [ORRando] chamois cream/Body Glide
> 
>  
> 
> Hello Rando's,
> 
>   After reading Ken's review of various chamois creams I just have to
> chuckle.  I ride at least 6 months of the year in nylon gym shorts...
> period.  After crewing for a guy at Furnace Creek 508 who suffered all sorts
> of "saddle interface" issues toward the end of the ride I swore that would
> never happen to me. I wanted a butt that was "accustomed" to sitting on that
> seat.  I think that most of the saddle interface issues are caused by
> moisture.  A side benefit of gym shorts is that the wind goes right through
> them.  Air movement= dry skin.  Dry skin = happy skin.   
> 
> I rode Furnace Creek 508 without so much as a sore bottom, let alone any
> abrasion or saddle sores.....and no padded shorts.
> 
> Your mileage may vary, but for my $ leave the cremes and padding for the
> weekend warriors.
> 
> Kevin
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