Butt soreness from riding my bike?

Question

I have been riding a good amount lately but even with well over a hundred miles under my wheels I am still sore there. The thing is I am not sore after I am done but only while I am on the bike. I cannot get up to muscle up hills it is so bad. But as soon as I get off it all goes away after a minute. I am afraid my blood is not circulating through the area.

I have a trek 1000 SL and I am still using that saddle. This can be seen on the entry level road racing bike for trek. They did not change that aspect of the years new release.

I just want to know if this can just pass over, do I need to buy a new saddle, or what?

Thank you for any help.

Answer 1

if your seat isn't at the right height, it could be contributing to the problem, but mostly the trick is to keep riding and eventually get used to it

Answer 2

You just need to wait longer, it have been riding for years, and every spring it takes about two weeks of riding before i get used to it again,.

Answer 3

there is a good chance you may need a new saddle. That can make a world of difference. If you are not wearing padded cycling shorts, get some ASAP. If you already have some, you might want to check the padding and make sure it is ample. If you ride once a week or more, you shouldn't be sore anymore.

Most cycle shops give you a week or two to try the saddle out to make sure it fits you right. Good Luck.

Answer 4

You are wearing bicycle shorts, right?  I mean tight fitting spandex ones.  Loose ones will bunch up adding to the irritation.  You may want to lube up the affected area with Vaseline to cut down on the friction.  It may take a few hundred miles to get used to the riding position if you haven't ridden in a while.  To help keep your circulation up pedal at a higher cadence (around 90rpm).  If you can't measure cadence just try to keep the pressure on the pedals light, almost as if the weight of your foot is the only thing pushing the pedal around.  Also, occasionally stand while riding to take pressure of your bottom every once in awhile.

Answer 5

Get a new saddle. Make sure it has a trial period or something like that so if you have the same problem you can just return it. Just do trial and error, everyone's butt is different. One saddle can be comfortable to someone but to another it can be painful.

Trial and error!