Distance bike riders...?

Question

I am a novice rider who just increased my miles from 30 to 40. Upon doing so I noticed that I started getting a heat rash type rash on top of my quads, it goes away within a day, and only occurs after riding. Anybody else get this, is this a hydration issue?

Answer 1

I get the same thing on very hot days. It seems to be something in the shorts' leg band (latex elastic) that makes it worse. I have had better luck with the more expensive shorts with the silicone leg grippers (no latex).

Answer 2

Assuming that you use a cycling short with a pad inside it, use a product called Chamois Butter (or any other skin lubricant marketed for cycling or running.) Basically what is happening is that your legs are continuously rubbing against your saddle near the nose. There are also many other ways to help this:

1. Try tilting your saddle a little bit either way if it isn't flat. Lowering the nose may get it out of the way of your legs.

2. Your saddle may be incorrect for your body. Look to Specialized Body Geometry saddles or Trek's new Inform saddles. Both of these companies use a fit guide to measure your sit bone width so you are focusing you weight there so you can move on your saddle better.

3. Get better cycling shorts. The material may heat up to quickly on your legs and a slightly thicker material may work better.

Hope this helps but I would try the Chamois Butter (available at most bike shops) and check your saddle width as it could be too wide.

Answer 3

Its not cuz the hydration its cuz ur going at a pace ur body isn't used to give it a day or two riding at 35 miles, when u manage that then go on to 40 miles.