ridecamp@endurance.net: Re: Improving comfort on long rides

Re: Improving comfort on long rides

RUN4BEAR@aol.com
Tue, 10 Jun 1997 13:36:02 -0400 (EDT)

In a message dated 97-06-10 12:08:14 EDT, you write:

<< 1. My seat bones are aching. I rode in my Stuben. Would a sheepskin saddle
cover help?

2. I got a small blister on the inside of both legs, where the leather knee
patch of my breeches rode up above my half chaps, bunched up and rubbed.
Would wearing tights with no knee patch be the solution?

3. My calf muscles are sore from all the posting. Do you experienced riders
use different muscles to post the trot? or do you not post the trot and stay
in suspension on your stirrups? or?

4. Who is your favorite source to purchase a natural sponge with gromet and
leather string? how do you attach it to the saddle? I purchased an
artificial sponge a couple of weeks ago, the kind that comes in a colorful
net cover and the net is already torn after two rides.

Thank you for sharing your valuable experience with a newbie.

Liz >>

Welcome to distance riding!!! I bet there is hardly a sole who has not had
some of these problems.

Two pairs if lightweight tights usually solve rubbing problems..some people
find stirrup feet a big help.

Muscle soreness is helped by taking two Alleve the day before and then again
either just before or during the ride. Riding a lot of rides also
helps..your body either gets used to it or goes numb!!!

Teddy

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