Originally Posted by
A350driver
And how’s your ass feel after 5 hrs in the saddle?
I only do a couple centuries a year, maybe you ride the TDF?
I typically only ride 5,000-7,000 miles per, but I usually do a fair number of 80+ mile rides. My ass feels fine, even after 120+.
For me, the worst isn't long rides at a hard pace, but when I'm accompanying someone that's riding at a slower pace - less pressure on the pedals, more weight on the ass. Even so, that's only a mild discomfort after 6+ hours.
As mentioned above, what you're describing indicates something not right.