Saddles used during RAAM
during the Race Across America... I was in the aeroposition a lot. I tried the liberator saddles with cut-outs witht the results of saddles sores on the sides of the crotch. I thereafter switched to saddleco saddle... the saddle that is made out of a mesh.. I rode on that one for the remainder of my race... and I could pee during the whole race. Previously I have had problems in ultraces in becoming so sore... that it hurts like hell to pee.
I used the Fizik saddle aliente on my climbing bike and love that one. That one does not have a cut-out... but since on the climbing bike I would be more upright, put more pressure on legs and aleviate pressure on butt... it worked well.
I used A&D ointment liberally on my front part of my crotch.... and I mean put a large amount in there....
Then the shorts... invest in a pair of shorts with good padding... I use pearl izumi and sugoi.. top of the line... it is worth it.
Cheers,
Cat.
Let us race with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith... (Hebr 12:1-2)