epic (bum)

[fatboyslim]

training to do multiple day rides, training for them now, committed to do Epic 2011, what is the advice on getting my ass (bum) hardened to all the riding, currently using surglical sprits!

[Sacrosanct]

Surgical spirits is a good idea apparently. Get a good few pairs of padded shorts, a comfortable saddle and some chamois cream...

[gummibear]

training to do multiple day rides' date=' training for them now, committed to do Epic 2011, what is the advice on getting my ass (bum) hardened to all the riding, currently using surglical sprits![/quote']

 

spirits a poep and a match....could be fun

WindblownPE2009-05-14 07:30:49

[Jackes]

the pic of your bum ? 

[Dirtbreath]

The Blue Oyster!

 

Or you can just ride as much as possible and protect your ass (Assos, Prep, Milking Balm, whatever works for you). Surgical Spirits is just going to dry your ass out and cause cracks. Did I just say that?

 

[splat]

the pic of your bum ? 

 

I HOPE you aren't not asking for a picture of his bum.

 

Having said that, this is the photo forum...

[Dirty Twin]

the pic of your bum ? 

 

I HOPE you aren't not asking for a picture of his bum.

 

Having said that' date=' this is the photo forum...

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I think this is what an epic bum is supposed to look like.

 

[nicd]

One word: ASSOS

[brussel]

mileage on the bike is the only answer.

 

Assos are good I also use Giordana, chamois creme can help but hours spent training is the only answer.

 

[bduplessis]

Doen net kilo's,dit maak jou g@t klip hard>

[Bike Mob]

 

One word: ASSOS

 

I reckon only 5-10% of the entire epic field have Assos.

 

There is another way. Ride...ride more...ride longer...and then some more riding. Your ass will get used to it over time. Definately use chammy cream. Use clean shorts everyday. And treat your bum before breakouts occur. Use some bacrtoban and fissan paste as an overnight mask.

 

[fatboyslim]

thanks for all the advise. getting cracks near my hole can't be nice (friday humar), long week, i will try the chaos cream. doing lots of riding in the week, did 9 hours so far and still the week end ride coming up, having a 'jol' on the X1, from a hard tail to full suspension what a difference! has any one serviced their bike at Rietvlei bike shop? any good?

[Plentipotential]

thanks for all the advise. getting cracks near my hole can't be nice (friday humar)' date=' long week, i will try the chaos cream. doing lots of riding in the week, did 9 hours so far and still the week end ride coming up, having a 'jol' on the X1, from a hard tail to full suspension what a difference! has any one serviced their bike at Rietvlei bike shop? any good?[/quote']

 

Unless you have deep pockets and a second bike I would advise you to learn to service your own bike. That way you will at least be able to do any minor repairs on the run during a race. Otherwise you will be bikeless while the bike is in the shop.

[soulrider]

A mate of mine used that strong duck tape, worked fine, only a problem when you have to remove...................