Originally Posted by
Dave Cutter
I have a bit of background in garment technology... but not so much knowledge with medical issues. But I also have to deal with a tendency to chafe (even without cycling). I use a hair dryer. Not on my head/hair... I am bald there... but hairy as an ape other places.
Bald too but unlike you, limited hair elsewhere. I don't chafe at any other times other than when on the bike but not for short (<1hr) rides, generally only for longer rides (3.5hrs to the cottage for example).
Originally Posted by
Dave Cutter
I take a few minutes to eat and drink (and stop sweating) after my rides before hitting the shower. Then I dry completely after I've scrubbed clean.... even using the hair dryer.
I'm unclear as to why being completely dry after a ride prevents chafing for the next ride. I may only do a quick towel dry after my morning shower (post-bike commute) but by the time I'm ready to put on my kit for the afternoon's ride home, I'm dry for the next ride unless you think that putting on a powder (baby or Gold Bond or similar) might be necessary to keep my crotch "dry as a bone" (no pun intended, ok, maybe a bit of a pun).