Butt Sweat While Riding
09-01-11 | 12:35 PM
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Butt Sweat While Riding
(I know threads like this have been posted already, but I thought one more specific to me would help solve my problem.)
I've been riding my bike for around 30 miles a day recently and, when I finish, I have sweat marks right on the butt of my pants. I usually wear cargo shorts (or shorts like them) when I ride. I've tried wearing two pairs of boxers to soak up the sweat (didn't work at all), and I've tried putting deodorant in my crack/on the cheeks, but it doesn't seem to work. I bike sitting for the majority of the ride, mostly because I'm afraid that, if I stand, people behind me will see my sweat marks. I don't know if this has anything to do with it, but I think my butt is hairier than others. I don't think weight is a problem because I'm only 130lbs. Should I get a different seat? Shave? Wear different underwear? Ride differently? I don't get marks (as far as I know), but I sweat from my butt when I work out, too. I know this is an embarrassing discussion, but nothing is more embarrassing than having people see you with sweat marks on your butt. Any help is appreciated! Thanks in advance!!!
I've been riding my bike for around 30 miles a day recently and, when I finish, I have sweat marks right on the butt of my pants. I usually wear cargo shorts (or shorts like them) when I ride. I've tried wearing two pairs of boxers to soak up the sweat (didn't work at all), and I've tried putting deodorant in my crack/on the cheeks, but it doesn't seem to work. I bike sitting for the majority of the ride, mostly because I'm afraid that, if I stand, people behind me will see my sweat marks. I don't know if this has anything to do with it, but I think my butt is hairier than others. I don't think weight is a problem because I'm only 130lbs. Should I get a different seat? Shave? Wear different underwear? Ride differently? I don't get marks (as far as I know), but I sweat from my butt when I work out, too. I know this is an embarrassing discussion, but nothing is more embarrassing than having people see you with sweat marks on your butt. Any help is appreciated! Thanks in advance!!!
09-01-11 | 12:39 PM
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Ride slower, sweat less. Alternately, get some cycling shorts, and your sweaty ass will be much less obvious. Or just black cargo shorts, for that matter.
09-01-11 | 12:49 PM
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I sweat like hell. When I'm commuting it's no problem, since I'll be changing into work clothes at the office. If I'm just out running errands, I just roll with it; I'm not too worried about people seeing sweat--after all, I worked hard for that sweat, I'm almost proud of it. But if you're really worried about it, just carry your helmet tucked under your arm, so if anyone wonders why you look like you just went swimming in your clothes they'll see the helmet and understand (at least the intelligent folks will).
09-01-11 | 12:56 PM
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Contrary to common perception, the chamois in cycling shorts is for moisture absorption, not for padding. You can purchase a sort of cycling undershort with a chamois pad to wear under conventional shorts. The key is to change out of these when you get to your destination lest you want festering saddle sores.
Beyond that, there seems to be a healthy fear of lycra clothing among some cyclists, but at the end of the day, it works really well for its intended purpose and makes cycling more efficient especially for longer distances. And as someone pointed out, absolutely no briefs, boxers, gonch or undies of any kind should be between you and your chamois.
Beyond that, there seems to be a healthy fear of lycra clothing among some cyclists, but at the end of the day, it works really well for its intended purpose and makes cycling more efficient especially for longer distances. And as someone pointed out, absolutely no briefs, boxers, gonch or undies of any kind should be between you and your chamois.
09-01-11 | 01:02 PM
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I sweat so much regular clothes aren't an option.
You can wear standard cycling shorts (the tight ones), or if you would rather you can wear bike shorts that have liners (the baggy ones).
The baggy ones are like regular shorts but they have a liner that is essentially cycling shorts. So you are wearing baggy(ish) shorts over tight cycling shorts.
Either way they won't show sweat.
And, as noted above, don't wear underwear under any kind of cycling shorts. It will chafe.
You can wear standard cycling shorts (the tight ones), or if you would rather you can wear bike shorts that have liners (the baggy ones).
The baggy ones are like regular shorts but they have a liner that is essentially cycling shorts. So you are wearing baggy(ish) shorts over tight cycling shorts.
Either way they won't show sweat.
And, as noted above, don't wear underwear under any kind of cycling shorts. It will chafe.
09-01-11 | 01:23 PM
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I'm going to take a different tact than everyone else so far...get yourself a Brooks saddle so your butt sweat can be put to good use breaking it in! 
If butt sweat is a problem, cycling shorts with a decent chamois are your huckleberry.
If butt sweat is a problem, cycling shorts with a decent chamois are your huckleberry.
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09-01-11 | 01:40 PM
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Slightly off topic: When I weighed 400 lbs. I would often get up from a plastic/metal chair and leave a patch of moisture behind--even if I was in a cool'ish environment. I assume it was probably some form of condensation. Pretty gross!
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Slightly off topic: When I weighed 400 lbs. I would often get up from a plastic/metal chair and leave a patch of moisture behind--even if I was in a cool'ish environment. I assume it was probably some form of condensation. Pretty gross!
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09-01-11 | 01:56 PM
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09-01-11 | 02:41 PM
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My pants are black.....1st Shirts' a hack....Sweat and grime.....Roll of my back....Left,Left......
When I don't sweat,it's time to start worrying.
When I don't sweat,it's time to start worrying.
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09-01-11 | 06:11 PM
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Contrary to common perception, the chamois in cycling shorts is for moisture absorption, not for padding. You can purchase a sort of cycling undershort with a chamois pad to wear under conventional shorts. The key is to change out of these when you get to your destination lest you want festering saddle sores.
Beyond that, there seems to be a healthy fear of lycra clothing among some cyclists, but at the end of the day, it works really well for its intended purpose and makes cycling more efficient especially for longer distances. And as someone pointed out, absolutely no briefs, boxers, gonch or undies of any kind should be between you and your chamois.
Beyond that, there seems to be a healthy fear of lycra clothing among some cyclists, but at the end of the day, it works really well for its intended purpose and makes cycling more efficient especially for longer distances. And as someone pointed out, absolutely no briefs, boxers, gonch or undies of any kind should be between you and your chamois.
Try these:
https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/68495...i-liner-shorts
I use them, they're perfect (and cheaper than a pair of lycra shorts).
09-01-11 | 06:32 PM
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(I know threads like this have been posted already, but I thought one more specific to me would help solve my problem.)
I've been riding my bike for around 30 miles a day recently and, when I finish, I have sweat marks right on the butt of my pants. I usually wear cargo shorts (or shorts like them) when I ride.
I've been riding my bike for around 30 miles a day recently and, when I finish, I have sweat marks right on the butt of my pants. I usually wear cargo shorts (or shorts like them) when I ride.
Wear black cycling shorts when riding and change when you'll be staying some place for a while like work.
Sweat and road grime aren't that visible on the shorts, you'll be more comfortable on the bike, and you'll be dry and comfortable afterwards.
09-01-11 | 10:25 PM
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shaving: the advantages and the drawbacks
advantages and drawbacks of shaving (and i'm talking about everywhere)
>i live in florida where heat and humidity is an issue
>by shaving i can keep my thermostat comfortable at 79 degrees
[not shaving, thermostat at 73 degrees]
savings = hundreds of $$$ in electric
>easy transfer of air and sweat through skin
>easy cleanup
drawbacks
>sometimes when i get up in the morning i accidently put on my big girl pants instead of my big boy pants
>i live in florida where heat and humidity is an issue
>by shaving i can keep my thermostat comfortable at 79 degrees
[not shaving, thermostat at 73 degrees]
savings = hundreds of $$$ in electric
>easy transfer of air and sweat through skin
>easy cleanup
drawbacks
>sometimes when i get up in the morning i accidently put on my big girl pants instead of my big boy pants
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