Originally Posted by
Wheever
A saddle that fits you shouldn't ever hurt. (Within reason.) last year, after not riding all winter I went out and did 55 miles. No pain or soreness. I could feel that I had ridden, but that's it. (In fairness, I spent a long time and many monies finding the saddle that fits me that well.)
I don't think that's untypical.
If we're comparing ancedotal experiences, my butt hurts where it contacts the saddle every single spring if I haven't ridden over the winter. Stops happening after only 1-2 rides no big deal, but it happens again in the spring every single spring.