Originally Posted by
berner
A few people have developed cysts in that area and that will kill riding for a while. Keep that area cleaner than clean. Scrub the area well and wash the shorts every day.
Yowza - I might even swab it with some hydrogen peroxide daily until it completely heals!!
I think (if one doesn't take the preventive approach) is to apply it not one second after feeling any kind of irritation. It's probably like getting blisters when hiking. If you stop the second you feel a hotspot on your foot and put some moleskin on it, you'll be good. Wait until it starts to get sore, and you're too late and will be limping for the rest of your trip.
Rick@OCRR - does the Okole Stuff soak through the shorts and get onto the seat? (I have a Brooks saddle that I'm trying to keep in good shape...)