I had no symptoms whatsoever, but at age of 54 a DRA and Psa Test. Psa of 16, which is high enough to worry about. A Biopsy of 6 tests, all proved positive, 3 months later, and Radical Prostatectomy, (Surgery to remove Prostate). 6 weeks later sat on a saddle, and got off it like a rocket.That hurt. 2 weeks later and 30 miler offroad. 18 months later and cycling going nowhere so set a target for a big ride. 6 months to get fit and it was kill or cure for cycling. Got the fitness and enthusiasm back and still in training for next years ride.

Worrying part is there is a misconception ( or is it fact) that Cycling brings on Prostate cancer. I know of 6 other PCa sufferers, none of whom ride a bike. I know several over 50 riders, and none have PCa. Most know of non cyclists that have it, but no cyclists. What are your views on this question of Does Cycling cause Prostate Cancer?

Incidentally, I am certain that Cycling Gave me the Fitness to get over a bypass I had in 99 and the PCa in 2001. Certainly a couple of years I would like to forget.

(Edit) I ought to add a postscript here. The only part of the body that caused problems while cycling was the Saddle area. I used to use a Flite Titanium saddle,(Thge thin Razor blade type), and could not get on with it, tried various saddles but have now settled on the newer Flite titanium that has a cutout for the pelvic bone and a little Gel insert. That Cut out certainly helped, but on the Tandem went to a Selle Italia Transam-- The womans version. Extra width and cushioning helps when you are sitting down for extended periods.