A saddle sore (first of the summer) appeared over the weekend. It already opened and was bleeding last night. It feels much better today. It’s not huge, but I can feel it. Thoughts on what to do with Imoo only 5 days away? I am planning to stay off my bike until the race, keep the area clean and dry, and hope for the best. Any other suggestions? Thanks!
neosporin!
I recommend swabbing with rubbing alcohol (look for one with 70% ethanol b/c this concentration is most effective at killing bacteria). I do this after every ride for prevention. Even so, I was in your position with a saddle sore prior to IMC but I didn’t even notice it in the race. These minor discomforts seem to disappear…
Not sure if staying off the bike completely is the answer, for your race psychology, if nothing else. Maybe instead of focusing on how much it hurts during your pre race spins and being hyper-sensitive about it (I think we all do this with injuries of any sort) flip it to a positive and think of how little it hurts, or better yet, give it no mental space at all. Take care of it, but don’t worry about it.
Best of luck in your race!
Liberal amounts of Desitin.
Name it, then neosporin and tea tree power works for me.
Neosporin all-day, every day.
Don’t wear the shorts you wore when you got the sore at the race…use plenty of body glide/chamy cream.
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Second the don’t wear the same shorts. Check the contact point between the sore, shorts and seat. Maybe something wrong with your saddle.