This has been my first full season in triathlons so I’m still learning the do’s and don’ts. I’ve always wondered when to apply my chamois butter. I never see anyone in transition applying it so I am always very discreet and uncomfortable about rubbing my sack and taint in public.
Is is rude to apply chamois butter in front of people or does this need to be done in a private setting.
Applying it to other dudes is definitely bad form.
Applying it to other dudes is definitely bad form.
Always carry a spare bottle brush in your transition bag, just in case!
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Around mile 20 of the bike at Muncie I realized the seam of my tri shorts that I had used in a sprint with no issue were now chaffing the head of my penis raw. For 36 miles the seam then sawed away at my manhood. In transition I spent no less than 2 minutes rubbing body glide onto my junk while making as much eye contact with strangers as possible. Was it rude?
Also be aware that when you have been riding out all day riding and decide to rearrange that there is a good chance your hands are very salty. Salty hands + slightly raw junk = rubbing salt in the wound.
I really feel like the rule “if you shake it more than twice” applies here. Rubbing creme on my privates in public with numerous applications and rubbing almost feels like I’m getting away with stealing.
Applying it to other dudes is definitely bad form.
This just made my day!
Thanks.
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As long as you stay covered, not rude.
I do this all the time. I just grab a blob of creme, jam my hand down my shorts and get everything covered that needs covering. I don’t expose myself, so I am not breaking any rules. I don’t care what other people think if they see me with my hand down my shorts
At Challenge AC I made sure to get an extra good layer on since I knew I would be out there for a while. Guy in the tent next to me said something like “wow you are really going to town there”. No, sorry to burst your bubble, I am just taking an extra 10 seconds in transition to make myself comfortable for the next 6 hours.
If you start rubbing faster and faster and then start to moan something like “Oh Mama”, that would be considered good form but rude.
Asking other participants if you could rub some on them, yes that would be both bad form and rude.
On the other hand, HTFUing and learning to ride a few miles without having to use a lubricant would be good form. So, first all, figure out why you need lube. With a good fitting bib I can ride sunup to sundown on my road bike. On my Tri bike I have to be more careful, depending upon the shorts I wear. While I’ve bought “butt butter”, I haven’t used it yet.
Go right ahead and rub it. Then, when you’re done, be sure to walk around and shake hands with as many people as possible. Wish them luck. That shows good sportsmanship.
Enthusiasm level is a key factor in appropriateness.
Wouldn’t it be easier to either apply it before you leave home or simply go in one of the portapotties?
Wouldn’t it be easier to either apply it before you leave home or simply go in one of the portapotties?
No. It doesn’t always stay on in the swim. And I sure as hell am not driving from home to wherever the race is with a slimy ass, nor would I waste even more time going over to a portopotty to do that.
Why the hell does anyone care if you put chamois lube on in transition?
I dont see what isnt easy about “open tub, scoop, slather, close tub, go”
just don’t stick your hand in the pasta dish afterward
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Around mile 20 of the bike at Muncie I realized the seam of my tri shorts that I had used in a sprint with no issue were now chaffing the head of my penis raw. For 36 miles the seam then sawed away at my manhood. In transition I spent no less than 2 minutes rubbing body glide onto my junk while making as much eye contact with strangers as possible. Was it rude?
It was pretty rude not to offer to said strangers
That is in the top 5 gifs of all time for me. I randomly remembered it last week and just busted out laughing.
well, not if he gave them the chance to reciprocate.
Ask a volunteer (and please report back).
Ask a volunteer (and please report back).
Maybe a wetsuit stripper?