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Old October 30th 04, 03:54 PM
Claire Petersky
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"Badger_South" wrote in message
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But do you
think that many casual to intermediate female cyclists wear bike shorts

and
nothing else?


When I've worn bike shorts, I've never worn underwear, even when I was
definitely in the "casual" category.

As for the lubing bit -- if I'm doing a long ride -- longer than 50 miles or
so -- I'll use A&D ointment or Bag Balm. These sorts of petroleum jelly
ointments have anticeptics, and not only do you get the lubrication, you
hold down the possibility of boils and other nasty infections. I always get
free samples of Chamois Butt'r before STP, and it's a nice lube, but I don't
know about its anticeptic qualities.

PS, I haven't had a "real" chamois in what -- 20 years? I agree with Mr.
Harris: it was a pain to maintain.

And to answer the query of the OP, under tights, I always just wear bike
shorts. If I had padded tights, I'd go commando, just like under regular
bike shorts.


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Old October 30th 04, 04:00 PM
Rich Clark
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"Badger_South" wrote in message
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Note: I'm just a newbie, so some of the above may be totally wrong. For
the
"real stuff", ask one of the regulars who does this...


You're making a distinction that doesn't exist. Whether you use cream or not
has nothing to do with the material the pad is made of. I don't know
anything about Armstrong's shorts (thank God) but riders -- pro racers or
otherwise -- who use "real chamois" are rare.

I suppose if you could find some sort of seamless underwear that doesn't
bunch and is made of wicking fabric, you could wear it under a pad. But why
would you? You might as well wear your bike shorts inside-out.

RichC


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Old October 30th 04, 04:02 PM
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"Maggie" wrote in message
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"Rich Clark" wrote in message
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Wear underwear only under street clothes.

RichC


Why? Is underwear mandatory?


God, no. I should have said "if at all."

RichC


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Old October 30th 04, 04:09 PM
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On Sat, 30 Oct 2004 14:54:26 GMT, "Claire Petersky"
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"Badger_South" wrote in message
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But do you
think that many casual to intermediate female cyclists wear bike shorts

and
nothing else?


When I've worn bike shorts, I've never worn underwear, even when I was
definitely in the "casual" category.


Check.

As for the lubing bit -- if I'm doing a long ride -- longer than 50 miles or
so -- I'll use A&D ointment or Bag Balm. These sorts of petroleum jelly


I was under the impression that Bag Balm might cause your skin to get less
'tough', or the skin more um, tender. I have used that very thing, but I
used it after the rides if I started getting a little slice. Perhaps that
was backwards. A&D also works for me post ride and usually clears up any
little slices (which are, I think, where the skin kind of tears from the
see-sawing motion. Not sure, since I can't see my own...well, anyway)

ointments have anticeptics, and not only do you get the lubrication, you
hold down the possibility of boils and other nasty infections. I always get
free samples of Chamois Butt'r before STP, and it's a nice lube, but I don't
know about its anticeptic qualities.

PS, I haven't had a "real" chamois in what -- 20 years? I agree with Mr.
Harris: it was a pain to maintain.


OK, I stand corrected. I'm sure with the TdF riders they can toss the
shorts when it gets old or stiff or bad, dunno. Thus the comment to 'ask
the pros'. Thanks for your guidance. I only know what I saw on the Lance
Chronicles (LOL).

And to answer the query of the OP, under tights, I always just wear bike
shorts. If I had padded tights, I'd go commando, just like under regular
bike shorts.


You da Man...er...tell it! ;-D

-B


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Old October 30th 04, 04:13 PM
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Badger_South wrote:
When you wear bike shorts with real chamois, you usually
apply a substance called 'chamois cream' to this material, and then you put
on the bike shorts.


I'd love to know if any women use chamois cream, and what
their experience of it is (they can email me directly rather
than discuss it on the NG if they prefer -- email addy works
as is). I shudder at the idea of the stuff.

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Old October 30th 04, 04:27 PM
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Arthur Harris wrote:

The nice thing about unpadded tights over padded shorts is that if the
weather warms up, you can simply remore the tights.


But if that's not the case, I'd much rather have just one layer. Unfortunately,
padded long tights are really hard to find. I know where to get 'em, but it's
not in a bike shop.

Matt O.


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Old October 30th 04, 05:42 PM
Peter Cole
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"Badger_South" wrote

I was under the impression that Bag Balm might cause your skin to get

less
'tough', or the skin more um, tender. I have used that very thing, but I
used it after the rides if I started getting a little slice. Perhaps that
was backwards. A&D also works for me post ride and usually clears up any
little slices (which are, I think, where the skin kind of tears from the
see-sawing motion. Not sure, since I can't see my own...well, anyway)


The principal benefit of the "lubes", besides the obvious reducing
friction, is keeping the skin from softening from sweat. The main
ingredients of Bag Balm and A&D are petrolatum jelly and lanolin, both
effective at waterproofing the skin. This is why A&D is primarily used for
diaper rash prevention. It may help after a rash has formed, but my
pediatrician recommended an ointment with zinc oxide for that, called
"Balmex". My kids have been out of diapers for a while now, but I still
keep both products around.


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Old October 30th 04, 05:45 PM
Peter Cole
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"Badger_South" wrote

But do you
think that many casual to intermediate female cyclists wear bike shorts

and
nothing else? Guys, no problem. I just can't picture it,


I don't understand what makes things different for M vs. F, nor do my wife
or daughter...


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Old October 30th 04, 05:49 PM
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On Sat, 30 Oct 2004 16:42:35 GMT, "Peter Cole"
wrote:

"Badger_South" wrote

I was under the impression that Bag Balm might cause your skin to get

less
'tough', or the skin more um, tender. I have used that very thing, but I
used it after the rides if I started getting a little slice. Perhaps that
was backwards. A&D also works for me post ride and usually clears up any
little slices (which are, I think, where the skin kind of tears from the
see-sawing motion. Not sure, since I can't see my own...well, anyway)


The principal benefit of the "lubes", besides the obvious reducing
friction, is keeping the skin from softening from sweat. The main
ingredients of Bag Balm and A&D are petrolatum jelly and lanolin, both
effective at waterproofing the skin. This is why A&D is primarily used for
diaper rash prevention. It may help after a rash has formed, but my
pediatrician recommended an ointment with zinc oxide for that, called
"Balmex". My kids have been out of diapers for a while now, but I still
keep both products around.


Oh-kay that was the 'missing' element. It's the sweat and water which
softens the skin, as in pruney fingers, and the petroleum based lubes
waterproof. Of course.

Didn't get it until you said that, but, duh.

-B


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Old October 30th 04, 05:53 PM
Badger_South
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On Sat, 30 Oct 2004 16:45:02 GMT, "Peter Cole"
wrote:

"Badger_South" wrote

But do you
think that many casual to intermediate female cyclists wear bike shorts

and
nothing else? Guys, no problem. I just can't picture it,


I don't understand what makes things different for M vs. F, nor do my wife
or daughter...


Well-l-l, the 'ickky factor', perhaps. Ask Black Rose, she just posted
about not being able to imagine it and wants to take it to email.

Guess it's an old stereotype, and one I was playing up for humor. Sorry if
that came across as prejudice. Nowadays, women love to get muddy just as
much as men, and they are actually among the toughest of the Adventure
Racers. What I meant by 'I can't picture it' was 'I can't picture the
ladies as being as eager to cover their butts with grease and ride around
with no underwear. But that's just me. (and actually I'm just light
heartedly playing around)

-B.


 




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