ditto on the making sure your shorts are comfy BEFORE the big ride!!!!
gloves.. ya.. i would wear them... they do help.. plus like denise said.. on the off chance you fall..... (now that said... i'm anal about tan lines and have taken to not wearing gloves this summer when riding in the sun.... and yes.. i do notice a difference in how my hands feel!)
chamois butt'r.. i use it on longer rides... it's a personal preference... bag balm is an alternative.. but it's greasy.... ick... doesn't seem to wash out of the short very well.. there's also assos.. but expensive! for me.. chamois butt'r works and is the least expensive!



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