Originally Posted by
cyccommute
Yes, there is a "properly" when it comes to riding a bike. Many people don't know this and they end up not being able to ride for very long times without pain........
......... ride "lighter" in the saddle. You use your legs and arms as well as the saddle to support you but you don't really "sit" on the saddle.
+1
Seats are for sitting on... bicycles have saddles. Cyclists should perch themselves on the bike using the three contact points [handle bars, pedals, and saddle]. From time-to-time when cycling stand-up if for no other reason than to allow blood to flow in the large muscles (AKA buttock). It is generally fatigue that causes a cyclist to remain seated, and then get sore. Being fit is often the solution for eliminating saddle pain.