Re-entry Question

[Meg McKilty]

Yeah, I'm back. I know, I know: Hold your applause.

I was riding with SouthernBelle the other day and had major complaints of my hand hurting between my thumb and index finger. Has anyone else encountered this problem?

I had talked about a thought of having a pad sewn there to pad the area (they are brand new gloves and I would like to use them as much as possible). I imagine a local cobbler/shoesmith would do this, but does anyone have ideas?

[Cha Cha]

I know Dr Sholl's makes some stick-on moleskin - it's like a very thick flannel with adhesive on the back and you can cut it to fit with scissors - maybe you could try sticking a layer or two in the hurting spot? (Advantage there being that you can peel it off and replace it when it gets dirty...)

Just my $.02!

Amy

[Offthegrid]

This happens to me, too. Especially if I go on a group ride because I don't often spend too much time holding the brake hoods when I ride alone. I haven't found a good solution, so maybe something else will have some advice.

[li10up]

Were you riding on the hoods? Are you back after a long layoff? If so, it sounds to me like it's just a matter of you getting used to the pressure in that area again. If not then it may be seam or something in the glove causing you pain...I'd just find a new glove rather than spending time trying to get it to work for me.

[kelownagirl]

I have had this problem, mainly from the seam of the gloves being too thick etc. I kept trying new gloves until I found some that are comfortable. Also, changing hand positions a lot. Also, not riding for a few weeks and then getting back on...

[Meg McKilty]

Were you riding on the hoods? Are you back after a long layoff? If so, it sounds to me like it's just a matter of you getting used to the pressure in that area again. If not then it may be seam or something in the glove causing you pain...I'd just find a new glove rather than spending time trying to get it to work for me.

Funny you mention that. It's simply a comfortable place for my hands to be most of the time- the lower bars I use often, but not nearly as much as the brake hoods.
Oh, and there is no seam where my hand hurts. Perhaps it is simply getting used to the pressure put on the area.

[DeniseGoldberg]

Perhaps it is simply getting used to the pressure put on the area.

Do you have a lot of weight resting on your hands? Focus on using your abs and back muscles to hold your upper body - then you can maintain your normal riding position with less weight on your hands.

--- Denise

[emily_in_nc]

I notice this if I haven't been riding for awhile and start up again. It goes away after a couple of rides. I suspect yours will do the same!

Emily

[Starfish]

Something that really helps me with this when I am just back on the bike after awhile is to lube that area with neosporin. Not just a little, but a fair amount of goo. I find that it really makes a big difference for me, especially on longer rides.