Originally Posted by
Cyclingforthe22
hii. Maybe it’s not even saddle sore - it’s swollen it feels like 2 golf ball size lumps on each side. I did good with chafing and my seat is good I stood as often as possible. It was when I started going faster in the last 2 hours and I didn’t really stand when I started putting ax effort into the speed 😅
Those could be saddle sores.
Priority is a comfortable saddle and chamois combination. Chamois cream (Chamois Butt'r, Body Glide, etc.) helps a lot. Finally, find reasons to get off the saddle. Stand when powering up climbs, lift your butt off the saddle when tucking for the descents, etc.