How do i stop my a r s e from hurting when am riding a bike for a long time?!?

Question

lol sounds funny but it really hurts :(

Answer 1

I have been road riding for ever so many years, and after 6-8 hours in the saddle my *** is a tad bit sore as well. I am constantly shifting my weight in the saddle as I ride. I do the same with the rest of my body. Make subtle little changes, and you will fare well, but not discomfort free. I always laugh my *** off when I see a new rider, because I know they are dying after only a few miles.

Answer 2

Try getting a gel padded seat.

Answer 3

Put golden pigeons under your bum, you'll fly away on the bike.

Hope this helps!

Answer 4

I'm reliably informed a gel saddle is the answer.

Answer 5

Best solution is to find the saddle that fit you best. Of course make sure your bike fits properly and is adjusted to fit you well. If you do these 3 things you will have little problem with your bum.

Answer 6

Look at padded shorts the best you can afford, the saddle which can be a bit difficult because its trial and error, make lots of enquiries before you buy, then position, trial and error again, i do alot of cycling and still get some pain, most of the time after a long ride the enjoyment overrides the pain

Answer 7

I think you'll have to cycle more frequently and lesser distances to get used to it as your muscles that sit upon the saddle need to get used to the ongoing compression so you don't have to cycle till the cow's come home all the time, just get used to riding and you'll get used to positioning.

Answer 8

i had a teacher in college who did a lot of riding and he had a seat post with a mini shock in it. he swore by it.  he said it would save his *** and his back.  this guy was a hardcore road biker. he did 100 mile plus treks and in good time.  the posts arent that expensive and dont weigh more than a regular post.  the shock is small enough to offer support and to not let you lose any momentum when climbing a hill

Answer 9

Biking shorts with a chamois might help. Luckily, you can get some baggy biking shorts with a chamois.

However, is it the muscles that hurt? If so, only time on your bike will help.

Answer 10

I hear you and totally sympathise.  The first thing to do is make sure you are fitted properly to the bike.  If the seat is too high it could be causing your hips to rock side-to-side and adding strain to your heiny.  When one of your legs is extended with a pedal in the down position the knee should be slightly bent.  If you lower the seat and your knees are in your chin you went to low.

After that it could be a matter of logging the ride time to condition your bum to taking the abuse.  I know that after more than 5 days off from riding (I usually ride every day) the first hour or so my bum is sore.

If it's neither of the above - or not working you can try padded bike shorts... they rule and make you look buff though you are joining the lycra crowd - but hey that ain't so bad.

Finally - padded, gel seats can take off the strain - as well as a more upright riding style.  Usually it's us old folks that need the cross handlebars and padded seats.  The road bike style (like Le Tour) keeps you hunched and putting pressure on the lower back and bum.

Hope this helps!  Sometimes all I need to recover from long rides is a bit of aspirin too.  Yes Cycling can be a pain in the a$$!!!

Answer 11

get a bigger seat