Ladies, I feel compelled to share my secret for on-the-ride relief. It really works!!! I, too, have gotten the ingrown hair / cyst / boil - whatever you want to call it - right before a century.

This will provide the immediate relief you need: Dr. Scholls Corn Protectors. Seriously!! Get the ones with the donout cutout and the little felt covering already in place. They come with a salicilic acid disc for desolving corns - THROW THAT AWAY - DON'T USE IT!! Just put the corn protector cushion over the "bump", and the pressure-point pain will be seriously reduced when you are on the saddle. Taking some ibuprofin before the ride will also help. I made it all the way around Lake Tahoe thanks to Dr. Scholls!!! Note: to remove it after the ride - you must apply water (in the shower is best) to loosen the adhesive - don't try to peel it off without applying water !!

Wishing you all a happy, pain-free ride!!!
~~~~~TrekChick