I bet that woman had her seat really low and was on one of those godawful cheek-chapper "comfort" seats, as well. Why else would her inner thighs be burning? When I've had a harder-than usual ride, the outer muscle of my thighs gets tires and my calves sometimes cramp, but I have never had an issue with my inner thighs.
I agree that those were some appallingly lazy and whiny reporters.
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