How do cyclists like Lance Armstrong prevent getting hemorrhoids from those long bike rides?
I am considering entering a 25 mile race this spring and a 100 mile race next year but after my first week of training…well, let’s just say I’m not feeling very comfortable.
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March 11th, 2010 at 9:26 am
Ok, sounds like you have a serious question. First, it’s not ‘rhoids – that is a completely different problem from what you’ve got. Look it up.
What you have is commonly called "saddle sores" which are basically the result of rubbing and chafing. And yes, the pro’s including Lance do get them.
Tips:
- make sure your bike fits you correctly. Based on your question, I’m guessing it probably doesn’t.
- wear real bike shorts that you bought from the bike shop where you went to get your bike fit checked up. get 2 pair and get the guy at the shop to tell you how to wear them correctly.
- use some kind of lube. the bike shop sells stuff called "Chamois Butter" pronounced "shammy butter" but I use plain old vaseline on the affected areas _before_ each ride.
- keep the crotch very clean – change out of your shorts quickly after each ride, and take a shower. Wash your shorts after each ride (this is why you have 2 pair).
- take a day off between rides. if you want to work out, go for a run or do situps or whatever. cross training is good for you and it gives your tender parts a chance to heal.
Do all this, and give yourself some time to toughen up, you’ll be fine.
March 11th, 2010 at 9:26 am
I don’t know if there’s a specific precaution. I ride about 300 miles per week without any problems in that area. You might want to buy yourself a pair of bike shorts, they’re padded in the seat area. You can also buy a seat cover. That will give you a little more padding. Don’t get discouraged, keep with it.
March 11th, 2010 at 9:26 am
They put olive oil up their rear end.
March 11th, 2010 at 9:26 am
i never knew anyone that got hemerroids from riding…toughen up
March 11th, 2010 at 9:26 am
hi. when i raced witch is about 6 years ago, i was doing about 1000ks a week. i had been doing it for about 20 years, that did keep me in the top of the sport here in australia, and i am a track rider. i have race all over the world, with one world first place to my name. i am now 56 and dont ride any more. so goodluck. and have fun, if you dont have fun you wont stay at it cheers. ps. total ks training would be for me just to stay in good nick would be about 250 ks a week.ps.( hemorrhoids ) i did not get them in my days of riding make shore you have a good seat. this helps.
March 11th, 2010 at 9:26 am
Saddles with a total center cutout will all do that.
Abdominal compression from a too-long reach for the handlebars will do that.
Try a saddle from Neuvationcycling.com or Bikesomewhere.com and make sure that it does not have a hole directly underneath yours. You need the saddle to apply some pressure there for support.
Try a Profile Designs shorter handlebar stem from aebike.com to decrease your reach so that your stomach muscles aren’t so compressed.
If your handlebars are farther down than one inch below seat, then give their H20 design a shot at fixing that problem so you can breathe.
Spinning technique can lower your core pressure. That technique is like trying to keep your feet off the pedals. . .one at a time. . .very, very quickly. This way, only the weight of a leg is required to propel the bike. In any case, at that high of a cadence (spinning pedals) you won’t have time to apply too much force anyway.
Have your bike fit evaluated by an expert. Riding the wrong size bike (or just a bad fit) can strain your body in unexpected places. So, have your fit evaluated to see where the trouble spots are.
A race coach, a tour leader, or a club leader can do this in just a few minutes of watching you ride.
It is also possible that you’re using wheels that conflict with your body weight–so see if you notice any frequent jolts from the front of your bike and maybe look at options to calibrate or relace your front wheel so that it isn’t powerfully resistive. I mention it because this problem can really make you strain.
The problem needs treatment, and the ointment with liver oil plus some other goodies is very effective at rapid healing. Use it before each bowel movement–and after. Well, they don’t explain this on the package. Use baby wipes or partially soaked toilet paper to clean–never sand it with dry stuff. Hint: You can carry your bike bottle to the bathroom and moisten the paper.
V8–have a small can of V8 each morning within a few minutes after you wake. It tastes terrible cold, so don’t put the little bitty cans in the fridge. Avoid the hot pepper version.
Lastly, evaluate your cycling shorts. Are you sitting fully on something or is there a gap (no support) in a very bad place for a gap to be? Find out. Try different shorts. Not-so-padded is the first option to try.
March 11th, 2010 at 9:26 am
I used to get assteroids from riding all the time. Seats with the "taint" area cut out work great.
March 11th, 2010 at 9:26 am
One of the best and most serious question I’ve seen. You’ve had tons of answers and hopefully one of them will do the trick however here are a few other suggestions.
-Check your saddle heigth.
-Use a good pair of bike shorts. A good bib short is worth every penny.
-Check your saddle position. Dont ride on the tip of the saddle.
-Check your stem length… if too short you may be too upright and consecently all your weight will be unevenly distribited and your center of gravity might be too much on your rear end. If too long you may be riding on the tip of the saddle thus hurting your perineal soft tissues.
-Be aware of your weight and hip size. Many cyclist typically use saddles too narrow for their hips. I would love to use a Flite (selle itallia) but unfurtunatelly God provided me with considerable hips, therefore a Max Flite suits me much better. If this is the case check the new Speciallized Toupe saddle which is available in various widths.
-As for oil goes it is a great idea for long rides (>65 Km).
-HOWEVER- Hemorroids can be very serious so check with a doctor if symptoms persists. I rather pospone a race than pospone being comfortable on that department.
March 11th, 2010 at 9:26 am
If you suddenly increase your time on the bike you’ll get sore. It happens to me when I go touring, or if I ride for two hours after not being able to ride for a few weeks. It takes a few weeks for the butt to toughen itself up. 30 hours a week on a bike seat is no problem if you build up to it and do it every week (provided you’re seated correctly).
March 11th, 2010 at 9:26 am
Use lots of chamois butter or bag balm, plus get yourself a good pair of padded cycle shorts.
some more helpful forums:
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=8043
http://www.bikeforums.net/archive/index.php/t-8809
happy cycling!
March 11th, 2010 at 9:26 am
Sounds like you have saddle sores. If they hurt upon the slightest touch, they are sores. Get a couple of pair of riding shorts. The ones with the pads in the crotch. Much more comfortable for riding, but don’t be too surprised if you still get sores wearing the riding shorts too. It happens. Get chamiosis cream or simple vaseline to help the friction.
March 11th, 2010 at 9:26 am
First of all, you don’t sit on your butt. It’s more of a "taint" thing.
Second, if you are new to cycling your butt WILL be sore for the first couple weeks. If your fit is off, you will be sore longer than that.
if you don’t have them, buy some cycling shorts. they should fit snugly over your anatomy with no bunching. That’s to keep your skin from chafing and making you sore. If that’s still not enough, try some Chamois Butt’r or Bodyglide on your nethers before riding.
March 11th, 2010 at 9:26 am
They sew their butts shut, that is also why they talk so much crap. HAHAHA, just kidding.
A combination of having the right seat for your body shape and weight, having the right shorts, and using proper lubricating compounds. Bikers use a jelly like substance in their riding shorts on long rides to help ease heat and friction. I can’t remember the name of it, but it does have a funny name, because it is one of those things that you just joke about, because if you don’t…… ya know….. it hurts.
If you are just starting to ride seriously, get yourself involved in a group that rides together. You’ll find a wealth of knowledge and experience, because EVERYONE that rides had your question when they started. EVERYONE.
One of the hardest things about riding, is that you are not supposed to sit ON the seat. Your are supposed to kind of float on it, as most of your weight should be in the pedals. Your butt and your hands are supposed to rest in their postitions.
Another tip…. if you have cycling shoes, do not tie them too tightly at the beginning of your ride. As your feet swell throughout your ride, your feet will need space. Trust me on this one….. especially when you start taking on the 100+ mile rides.
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