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Pharaoh
09-04-06, 06:56 PM
Bought a nice Hybrid bike from a bikeforum regular of craglist, thx Nissley , today was my first day out..I think I over did it, and I am going to be sore as hell tomorrow but I had fun!(rode 20 miles!)

I have not rode a bike since like 15.., I don’t go to the gym much..but I am a Programmer by day so the pounds are going to pack on(I am turning 31 in October) I thought I pick up an “active hobby quick!”

Have two very important newbie questions:

What’s with the spandex? Why can’t I juts wear shorts,etc.?
What can I do so my a** won’t hurt so much after a ride?? Its sore sore..

I am trying to get my friends hooked on cycling so we can take rides in the moutiains like some of the folks do all the time here on this forum 

Ciao.

RonH
09-05-06, 05:52 AM
Welcome to BikeForums.


Have two very important newbie questions:

What’s with the spandex? Why can’t I juts wear shorts,etc.?
What can I do so my a** won’t hurt so much after a ride?? Its sore sore..
Shorts? You can wear them but you won't be comfortable after a few miles. If you MUST wear shorts try wearing padded cycling underwear instead of regular underwear.
If you think you don't look good in lycra, wear mountain bike shorts.
I only wear bibs :beer: and recommend them to everyone I know.

If your saddle has too much padding your butt will always be sore. Get a saddle with only a little bit of padding and your butt will get used to it after a few weeks, possibly less.