Sit Bone Pain, how long does it last? -- New to Cycling

[Jow28]

Also...and I know we are all girls here....I hope! I shave my area and had to let it grow back during ride season due to stubble friction pain. The sit bones? Give it 2 good solid weeks of riding and wear padded shorts!

[martaw]

I thought it will never stop, I am so glad I came across this post! If I wore padded shorts my backside is huge already hehehe

[blueeyesaz]

Thank you all for the replies so far!

I do wear padded shorts, the Pearl Izumi Elite Symphony with a 13mm foam pad. I have read in some threads here that more padding isn't necessarily better and now that I realize I definitely need a second pair of shorts I'm in the process of deciding which ones I want to try (thinking the Sugoi RS short or the Giordana FR Carbon Short though I don't particularly love the long inseam).

I'm going to give my saddle (the Selle SMP Strike TRK) the benefit of the doubt as I love the large canal and cushioning of the seat. I'll see how it goes over the next few weeks and hope that my sit bones callous up to the point where shorter rides won't bother me as much.

[alpinerabbit]

Giordana could be good. I like their OF pad.

[JodiC]

interesting ... mine was more related to the saddle .... because the terry saddles generally made me feel like I'm riding on wood.
But I do think there's a pattern of toughening up at the beginning of the season.
If it doesn't go away you will want to look at how your saddle fits, and if it's the right saddle for you. TE forums are great and there have been discussions about how to measure your sits bones for correct saddle with. I'm tall and have wide hips, so the women's Selle SMP works for me, but it is apparently too wide of a saddle for many women.

[blueeyesaz]

Good news! I just went for a 15 mile ride (I know, still short, but hey I have to start somewhere) and I don't feel nearly as sore as I had been. I took 2 days off before I went this morning. I think my saddle is actually right for me, I feel it supports me where it should. I did realize though that I think I had been leaning too far forward on the girly parts when in all actuality I should tilt my hips a bit to shift my weight more towards my sit bones/behind.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Good news! I just went for a 15 mile ride (I know, still short, but hey I have to start somewhere) and I don't feel nearly as sore as I had been. I took 2 days off before I went this morning. I think my saddle is actually right for me, I feel it supports me where it should. I did realize though that I think I had been leaning too far forward on the girly parts when in all actuality I should tilt my hips a bit to shift my weight more towards my sit bones/behind.

Most excellent!!!!
Sounds like you really have a handle on things now. You're right about the tilting the pelvis back thing too. I'm so glad it's all working out, pain in the butt is, well....a pain in the butt!

[sarahspins]

I did realize though that I think I had been leaning too far forward on the girly parts when in all actuality I should tilt my hips a bit to shift my weight more towards my sit bones/behind.

You might tip the nose of your saddle down just a smidge. It took a lot of adjusting both ways before I got mine where I thought it was most comfortable.

[ppcnurse]

Good news! I just went for a 15 mile ride (I know, still short, but hey I have to start somewhere) and I don't feel nearly as sore as I had been. I took 2 days off before I went this morning. I think my saddle is actually right for me, I feel it supports me where it should. I did realize though that I think I had been leaning too far forward on the girly parts when in all actuality I should tilt my hips a bit to shift my weight more towards my sit bones/behind.

I am so glad to hear others are having the same problem as I am. I began riding my stationary bike in February when it was still cold out. I was riding for a better part of on hour every day. My husband and I bought bikes, ( not the most elite, but new nonetheless), and began riding on bike trails approximately a month ago. We try and do at least 10 miles daily before or after work and then the 25+ rides on the weekends. I have bought padded shorts, I have played around with the height and position of my seat, I am constantly repositioning myself, I have purchased a different seat, and I've taken days off in between rides but I still am having the pain problem. It's to the point I want to cry. Not just from the pain, but from the mere frustration. It does feel better after I take a day or two off but I want to find another solution. I saw someone mention some type of cream. What exactly is it and where can you purchase it? I am open to any and all suggestions. I refuse to let the bike seat win.