Anyone ride road bike here? need some tips

[jzmtl]

So basically how do you avoid butt hurts like hell after sitting on the narrow seat for extended period of time? Well it's more of the area between butt and family jewel that contact the seat, but you know what I'm talking about.

I have a gel seat cover and it helps some, but it still happens. The routes I usually do is between 50 to 70 KM and I tend to ride full speed till my legs are numb, take a break, then repeat. Mind you I'm not even an amature, just ride for fun and some exercise on a cheap department store bike, so telling me to buy $500 worth of equiptment isn't going to help. 

[rockyman500]

I like the LM sticker on the bike

[I'm Still Bison]

If it's any consolation,I ride averaging 18-20 miles a day,and I have the same problem.
Road biking is what I do most,and to me,you can spend thousands of bucks on derailleurs,cranksets,pedals,etc. but none of it's worth a plugged nickel if your saddle is wrong for you. A saddle that has a channel for prostate relief is one of the best things you can do for yourself.Keep an eye on Ebay,and you can find great prices on even Selle Italia saddles.Another thing that helps me is wearing cycling shorts,I can tell a noticeable difference on the days I don't wear them.The Lycra supports and compresses the muscles of the upper leg,and there's also some extra padding built into them in the sitbones area.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Brooks do the best saddles if you ask me, and there VERY popular

Truth be told though you just have to wait until your body adapts to sitting in the saddle again, and that doesn't happen overnight

[jzmtl]

Eek... I've been riding for two years but infrequent enough that I may never adapt. 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Eek... I've been riding for two years but infrequent enough that I may never adapt. 

Time to spend more time in the saddle then

Alternatively you could get a recumbent

[jzmtl]

Eek... I've been riding for two years but infrequent enough that I may never adapt. 

Time to spend more time in the saddle then

Alternatively you could get a recumbent

Oh hell no, there is no way I'll ride a recumbent bike. 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Eek... I've been riding for two years but infrequent enough that I may never adapt. 

Time to spend more time in the saddle then

Alternatively you could get a recumbent

Oh hell no, there is no way I'll ride a recumbent bike. 

There actually a lot of fun once your used to them

[Roadie]

I've found that those gel saddle covers do more harm than good on long rides, they're fine for a pop down to the shops sort of ride but if i ever did more than a couple of miles on them i found them horrible. YMMV

[Pacu]

Padded butt cycling shorts are the way to go. When i cycled all the time i had a well worn Brooks saddle i had broke in. Did a double century on it.

[Benner]

I personally prefer the car seat method. 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I personally prefer the car seat method. 

Thats coz your a lazy polluting fecker

[Benner]

I personally prefer the car seat method. 

Thats coz your a lazy polluting fecker

Yep, and like to arrive at my destination not looking all worn out and sweaty. 

[Nikos]

Don't forget the nutritional value of cycling or motorbiking. If you don't keep your mouth shut, you're bound to reach your destination well fed...

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I personally prefer the car seat method. 

Thats coz your a lazy polluting fecker

Yep, and like to arrive at my destination not looking all worn out and sweaty. 

Well you wouldn't if you we're fit fatty

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Don't forget the nutritional value of cycling or motorbiking. If you don't keep your mouth shut, you're bound to reach your destination well fed...

Bee's can be quite filling, let me tell you

[nuphoria]

+1 on the padded shorts. I don't give a monkeys uncle that it looks like you're wearing a nappy, they save you from a lot of bruising.

I have some nice Altura cycling shorts with clip in paddedshorts so they can be removed and washed separately etc. I also recommend a saddle with the hole in - works for ladies too It also provides air draft to keep your jewels cool and less sweaty.

[Pacu]

Hehe...i rode 100 miles in the hot texas sun one August at a bike tour called Hotter N Hell. Afterwards i went to take a leak and it felt like someone shoved a red hot multitool between my wee wee and my swampbutt .

Too much info?

It was then i went on a quest to find the perfect bicycle seat. Enter Brooks saddles.

[nuphoria]

[AndyTiedye]

Recumbents have nice, comfy seats.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Hehe...i rode 100 miles in the hot texas sun one August at a bike tour called Hotter N Hell. Afterwards i went to take a leak and it felt like someone shoved a red hot multitool between my wee wee and my swampbutt .

Too much info?

It was then i went on a quest to find the perfect bicycle seat. Enter Brooks saddles.

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Nice Brooks btw

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Recumbents have nice, comfy seats.

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You've still got the ole girl then

[cb400bill]

I've found that those gel saddle covers do more harm than good on long rides, they're fine for a pop down to the shops sort of ride but if i ever did more than a couple of miles on them i found them horrible. YMMV

+1

Get rid of the gel seat cover and buy a proper saddle.  Even more important the which saddle is to have the proper size bike, and have it adjusted properly to fit you.