ummmm....well this is awkward.

wonnder1
wonnder1 Posts: 460
edited September 29 in Fitness and Exercise
It was a beautiful day outside. We were sick of the gym. My sister had an extra bike....which I haven't ridden in about 20 years. Perhaps 7 miles was too far for my pampered butt.

Awkward part...I have welts...on my...upper thighs/butt...

I guess the good news is that I can hardly sit today, that has to burn some calories.

I'm trying to concentrate on the fact that I burned about twice as many calories as I do on leg days at the gym....

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  • bstamps12
    bstamps12 Posts: 1,184
    Next time try some anti-chafing cream and you won't have that problem. Good job burning a ton of calories though!
  • bethvandenberg
    bethvandenberg Posts: 1,496 Member
    that's why they reccomend bike shorts.... I don't have any of those but have found it's best to wear some spandex and go comando under my other shorts to lessen the friction....
  • tuscaroragal
    tuscaroragal Posts: 78 Member
    yep, yep...bike shorts are a must if you plan to be on a bike for long rides! I learned my lesson too in the cycling class....an hour on a bike is tough!! :)
  • Dragonfly1996
    Dragonfly1996 Posts: 196 Member
    yep, yep...bike shorts are a must if you plan to be on a bike for long rides! I learned my lesson too in the cycling class....an hour on a bike is tough!! :)

    Oh yes yes totally agree!!! Get some padded shorts!!! ;0)
  • inatay7
    inatay7 Posts: 141
    I learnt about the true extent of chaffing the hard way too.

    Next time don't forget the chaffing gel (I doubt you will ever forget - chaffing pain still remains vivid in my memory to this day!). Meanwhile, cornflour and cloth showers..........

    I guess the silver lining is the calories burnt by the ride and from not being able to sit..... so long as you didnt spend the day walking to the fridge for some chocolate :-P

    Good luck!!
  • Reisse62
    Reisse62 Posts: 71 Member
    I agree with bstamps...chafing cream! Bike shorts that have extra padding help.
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