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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Ok, I've finally gone and done it and bought a bike with the aim of doing a triathlon in the summer and maybe a 200 mile charity ride over 3 days in July. Been a few years since I'd ridden one but quite enjoyed the first outing even though I was properly knackered after a short 5 mile ride so definitely need to get properly training. Thing is my arse was bloody uncomfortable, any tips to make it feel a bit less painful? Or do I just have to get used to it?

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By *reelove1969Couple
over a year ago

bristol

cycling shorts ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ok, I've finally gone and done it and bought a bike with the aim of doing a triathlon in the summer and maybe a 200 mile charity ride over 3 days in July. Been a few years since I'd ridden one but quite enjoyed the first outing even though I was properly knackered after a short 5 mile ride so definitely need to get properly training. Thing is my arse was bloody uncomfortable, any tips to make it feel a bit less painful? Or do I just have to get used to it?"

I had the same problem last year when I did a 20 mile ride for charity, I had not ridden for probable 20 years. Gel seat and lots of riding

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

So on the shoppung list so far:

Gel seat

Cycling shorts

Vaseline??

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By *ohjaneCouple
over a year ago

south staffs

All of the above.

Jane x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"All of the above.

Jane x"

Thanks! And any tips to get me able to ride for more than half an hour without feeling f@+ked or is it just lots of practice?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

None of the list.....you'll get used to it for sure.

I love cycling and have a score to settle with a local mountain here, at the moment it's, mountain 1 - 0 me

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By *reelove1969Couple
over a year ago

bristol

what type of bike do you have ..road bike or mountain bike ?

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By *ingjayMan
over a year ago

exeter

Ooh ooh ooh what bike you get??

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"what type of bike do you have ..road bike or mountain bike ?"

Road, can't see myself being an off road person, and the triathlons are all road based, will need to be able to do 20km for that and probably 100km in a day if I do the charity ride. The idea sounded great until I was blowing out of my backside after 20 mins today!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Ooh ooh ooh what bike you get??

Nothing too fancy, a Dawes, thought I'd see how I got on with that to start.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You will get used to it.

What distance is the tri in terms of each discipline ?

At least charity ride is over 3 days. My friends & I do a 40 mile one every year , but there are lots of pit stops on the way !

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By *hoenixcouplexxCouple
over a year ago

Leicestershire

I've just started again aswell. I've done 40 miles since Wednesday.

I have a mountain bike, definitely need a road bike aswell in the winter!

I have started doing some stretching, squats and press-ups in the morning to help build strength a little.

Could do with more weight to add to the squats but heyho.

Apart from that I am just making sure I ride regular. Almost everyday apart from the odd rest days which will be dictated by my shift work...

Goodluck!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"You will get used to it.

What distance is the tri in terms of each discipline ?

At least charity ride is over 3 days. My friends & I do a 40 mile one every year , but there are lots of pit stops on the way !

750m swim, 20km bike and 5km run. Have done the swim before as part of a team event but looking to do all 3 disciplines this year.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Get a decent chair on it, take sum vas or drapolene incase. Mite be an idea to get a turbo trainer as well. Stand up every mile or so to pedal, numb cock isnt funny. Also, the girlies like a tite firm botti ( see diagram )

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Get a decent chair on it, take sum vas or drapolene incase. Mite be an idea to get a turbo trainer as well. Stand up every mile or so to pedal, numb cock isnt funny. Also, the girlies like a tite firm botti ( see diagram )

Am definitely hoping a bit of toning and weight loss will result. And numb cock sounds awful!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don't bother with a gel seat, it's actually just better to get your 'arse fitness' from sitting on the saddle. It's like any kind of activity, if you hadn't done it for a while it's bound to get sore for a bit. Don't try to push it and just aim for distance without timing it. You'll notice it takes less and less time each outing and then it gets fun trying to beat yesterday's time. I would suggest bib shorts as they are really comfortable. I would also suggest spd pedals and shoes or cleats as it makes it so much easier when hill climbing because you can keep your cadence up. Xx

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By *ingjayMan
over a year ago

exeter

I cycle 80-100 miles à week thats just for fun, and I enjoy it, for an entry level bike I recommend specialized, they are good quality and not overly expensive, plus customisable/upgradable, I never get a sore arse or numb cock......... Ain't worked out why,

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By *andybeachWoman
over a year ago

In the middle

Ohhhh I love cycling and at the moment I am saving for a Merida, I have a Fuji but I love the Merida bikes.

Unfortunately you just have to keep riding to get over the sore bum bone feeling and the numb pussy feeling after 25 miles but the shorts do help. I started doing 6 miles then 10 then 15 etc, you will get there, happy cycling

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Don't bother with a gel seat, it's actually just better to get your 'arse fitness' from sitting on the saddle. It's like any kind of activity, if you hadn't done it for a while it's bound to get sore for a bit. Don't try to push it and just aim for distance without timing it. You'll notice it takes less and less time each outing and then it gets fun trying to beat yesterday's time. I would suggest bib shorts as they are really comfortable. I would also suggest spd pedals and shoes or cleats as it makes it so much easier when hill climbing because you can keep your cadence up. Xx"

Yes I totally agree, time in the saddle is the best way to get used to it.

And clipped in pedals do make a big difference. They're easier to get used to than you think ! Although I had few tumbles my first few attempts, as I forgot I was clipped in ! Much to the amusement of my so called friends !!!!

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By *andybeachWoman
over a year ago

In the middle

Ohhhh we sure do

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Vision in my head......... Perk bum cheeks.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you need to stand up every mile o avoid a "numb cock" you need to get your position sorted out

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

If you need to stand up every mile o avoid a "numb cock" you need to get your position sorted out"

I have had a couple of meets where I got 'numb cock'

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Gel seats are a waste of time. Decent shorts make a masiive difference. Make sure the saddle is flat and not pointing up or down. Make sure the height of the saddle is right. But even with all that you still have to get used to it. If after a few rides you are still getting discomfort it could be that the saddle just isn't for you.

As for being shattered after such a short ride, put it in to perspective, you wouldn't expect to run 5miles if you hadn't run for years. The first ride will always be a shock. The key to getting fitter in the short term is riding little and often. And spin a little gear rather than go out all guns blazing.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

90kp://www.velominati.com/the-rules/

The only cycling resource anybody will ever need.

Rule number 5 in force this morning 56miles done....or to obey the rules 90k

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Think the little and often advice is good. Just did another 40 mins and felt really good afterwards. Can see myself getting addicted! Fortunately no numb cock!

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By *.nottsbloke..Man
over a year ago

the vale

Make sure the saddle has the blood flow channel down the middle and sit square on it as u can get really numb nuts

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

More serious advise for a beginner is to ride, ride and ride. you will improve very quickly to start with just from riding on a regular basis.

Most important thing is have a confortable position, if you need any position advise take a side on and front on pic of you on your bike and I can have a look at it.

The above offer is valid for anyone else.....if your a good looking girl you can even come to my garage and ill sort your position for you!

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By *hoenixcouplexxCouple
over a year ago

Leicestershire

Out of interest if you were looking at a make like specialized how much would you expect to spend on a decent entry level bike?

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By *empting Devil.Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield

If you do buy padded shorts make sure there isn't a seam down the middle!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good quality cycling shorts always needed for a long ride wouldn't bother on short rides you need to get used to your sadle. Always fancied doing a triathlon but would need to improve my swimming ! Good luck on your training

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Out of interest if you were looking at a make like specialized how much would you expect to spend on a decent entry level bike?"

Specialised offer notoriously bad value for money.

At this time of year try and find something from 2013 with a big reduction.

But decent is subjective. Decent enough to do what sort of riding?

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By *illwill69uMan
over a year ago

moston

"So on the shoppung list so far:

Gel seat

Cycling shorts

Vaseline??"

Hemorrhoid cream?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Out of interest if you were looking at a make like specialized how much would you expect to spend on a decent entry level bike?"

£1000

id buy something from a less well known brand. I rode a bike that cost around 1000 in a few elite road races last year. my specialized of a similar spec cost me about 5 times that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I cycle quite a lot. But I I take some time out I can be quite 'saddle sore' Just a case of getting used to it I'm afraid. Won't take long. The more frequent the ride, the less hard it is and that applies to fitness also.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

So what is an ideal riding position?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Out of interest if you were looking at a make like specialized how much would you expect to spend on a decent entry level bike?

£1000

id buy something from a less well known brand. I rode a bike that cost around 1000 in a few elite road races last year. my specialized of a similar spec cost me about 5 times that"

I'd agree with that Ribble, Dolan, Planet x, Merlin's new road bikes, Boardmans all offer far better value than the likes of specialised and trek.

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By *hoenixcouplexxCouple
over a year ago

Leicestershire

"Out of interest if you were looking at a make like specialized how much would you expect to spend on a decent entry level bike?

Specialised offer notoriously bad value for money.

At this time of year try and find something from 2013 with a big reduction.

But decent is subjective. Decent enough to do what sort of riding? "

General fitness, 60 miles a week type riding...

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By *hoenixcouplexxCouple
over a year ago

Leicestershire

Thanks guys I shall give some of the makes mentioned a look.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So what is an ideal riding position?"

Right leg angle at bottom of pedal stroke, right saddle position, not over reaching to handlebars, brake levers in correct position, handlebars at the right height, handlebars the correct width, the list is endless

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"So what is an ideal riding position?

Blimey, lots to think about. Things have come a long way since my Grifter!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So what is an ideal riding position?

Blimey, lots to think about. Things have come a long way since my Grifter!"

The shop you brought it from should be able to help with a basic fit

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By *illwill69uMan
over a year ago

moston

"So what is an ideal riding position?"

Arse up, head down and balls/clit bouncing on the front of the seat! LoL

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By *ompip3Couple
over a year ago

Paisley

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By *ompip3Couple
over a year ago

Paisley

"Out of interest if you were looking at a make like specialized how much would you expect to spend on a decent entry level bike?

£1000

id buy something from a less well known brand. I rode a bike that cost around 1000 in a few elite road races last year. my specialized of a similar spec cost me about 5 times that

I'd agree with that Ribble, Dolan, Planet x, Merlin's new road bikes, Boardmans all offer far better value than the likes of specialised and trek."

Following this closely as just about tobuy a new bike and get back into cycling regularly. I have a twenty year old Raleigh 531c running RX100 groupset, but looking at "Planet X Pro Carbon Shimano Ultegra Road Bike" for £999.00 at the minute looks to me a cracking deal, but any advise/Input would be warmly welcomed. Wanting to build up to doing Sportives. http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CBPXSLPULT2/planet-x-pro-carbon-shimano-ultegra-road-bike

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Out of interest if you were looking at a make like specialized how much would you expect to spend on a decent entry level bike?

£1000

id buy something from a less well known brand. I rode a bike that cost around 1000 in a few elite road races last year. my specialized of a similar spec cost me about 5 times that

I'd agree with that Ribble, Dolan, Planet x, Merlin's new road bikes, Boardmans all offer far better value than the likes of specialised and trek.

It's not full ultegra (far from it ) but still excellent value.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Out of interest if you were looking at a make like specialized how much would you expect to spend on a decent entry level bike?

£1000

id buy something from a less well known brand. I rode a bike that cost around 1000 in a few elite road races last year. my specialized of a similar spec cost me about 5 times that

I'd agree with that Ribble, Dolan, Planet x, Merlin's new road bikes, Boardmans all offer far better value than the likes of specialised and trek.

It's not full ultegra (far from it ) but still excellent value.

Do you really need to spend that sort of money on a cycle for a bit of general keep fit riding?

If you're not doing serious offroading or road racing is there much benefit of spending that much?

I've worked in the house of the guy that sells specialised cycles for the my area and judging by the house there is plenty of profit in them...

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By *ompip3Couple
over a year ago

Paisley

I know, but getting confused with all the permutations! Better with ALL 105 or lower but on carbon or Alu frame?

No matter what I get....it's the legs n body that needs to make it go!! Worrying about a gramme here n there, it would be better if I lost a few pounds instead! lol!!

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By *uthTVDerbysTV/TS
over a year ago

Derby

No Tesco specials. Get on gumtree. Get secondhand. Save £££s. Sorted

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By *uthTVDerbysTV/TS
over a year ago

Derby

No Tesco specials. Get on gumtree. Get secondhand. Save £££s. Sorted

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I regularly compete in triathlons. You arse will hurt for a while until you're used to the saddle...just stick with it, don't give up and invest in a DECENT pair of padded cycling shorts.

Once you get used to short rides, you then need to start doing longer rides. Even if you're used to the saddle, if you do a greater distance that you're not used to, your arse will let you know!

It's even worse for us women.. But I guess you could say I'm kinda tough down there now!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Decent bikes?loads about second hand,plenty of people seeing it on tele,get all kit,then realize it aint that easy,got my road bike from local shop last year,selling for customer,paid 400 for virtually unused bike retail a grand,training?keep at it,dont bother with soft saddle,lol remember when you had to 'break' Brooks in!build up your aerobic and core fitness,try n do one longer ride a week,keep the legs spinning to start rather than push high gears,good position 'cheats the wind.it does get easier,stick in you'l love it in the summer

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

never mind your arse. what about NKS- Numb Knob Syndrome

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Love guys in cycling shorts any pics r way and defo will get it sucked

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By *reelove1969Couple
over a year ago

bristol

just paid 200 quid for repairs my bike ..ni couldnt be without it

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By *uckknowsMan
over a year ago

here

Can you stay off the roads please cyclists are a pain in the arse for other road users

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Can you stay off the roads please cyclists are a pain in the arse for other road users

Hmm. Very clever.... And no doubt you're one of those 'sensible' drivers who deserves the right to the sole use of the road .....

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