Road Cycling

ShiWarrior · 25 Jun 2015 at 14:08

I think it was these mudguards they I find following somebody with these on means I get covered in crap
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/sks-chromoplastic-mudguards/rp-prod25793

Vonhelmet · 25 Jun 2015 at 14:23

ShiWarrior said:
I think it was these mudguards they I find following somebody with these on means I get covered in crap
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/sks-chromoplastic-mudguards/rp-prod25793

You can get them with mudflaps, which is what I have, at least on the front. They still provide good coverage at the back, better than most mudguards.

#Chri5# · 25 Jun 2015 at 14:41

janp said:
So I had to visit 5 different chemists today. All but one had closed for lunch, you'd think that would be their busiest time. Anywho, I eventually got given some nappy rash cream for my saddle sores, Sudocrem. Anyone tried it for this purpose? Did it work? Only one way to find out I guess. This post was just to rant at pharmacy closures really

Do you use a chamois cream pre-ride? Udderly Smooth gets my vote

topgun06 · 25 Jun 2015 at 14:44

I'm gonna try the Udderly Smooth stuff after my Assos runs out. Assos cream is good also.

Shamrock · 25 Jun 2015 at 14:54

I went from Udderly Smooth to Assos.

No contest. The Udderly Smooth stuff isn't as good in my experience. It isn't thick enough.

kiteloopy · 25 Jun 2015 at 15:01

Shamrock said:
I went from Udderly Smooth to Assos.

No contest. The Udderly Smooth stuff isn't as good in my experience. It isn't thick enough.

Ive only ever used one type; Butt'r by Paceline.

Used it?

ShiWarrior · 25 Jun 2015 at 15:01

Have Castelli changed there Sottle Duo Jacket this year ?

cant see it on castelli website
but just found this
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Castelli-Sottile-Jacket-Yellow-2015/dp/B00BBYGU9E?

that ordering system is a bit confusing!
I want a transparent one, in white, in large

#Chri5# · 25 Jun 2015 at 15:03

Shamrock said:
I went from Udderly Smooth to Assos.

No contest. The Udderly Smooth stuff isn't as good in my experience. It isn't thick enough.

Might give some Assos a try when my US runs out. Either that or a block of lard from Lidl

SoliD · 25 Jun 2015 at 15:09

janp said:
So I had to visit 5 different chemists today. All but one had closed for lunch, you'd think that would be their busiest time. Anywho, I eventually got given some nappy rash cream for my saddle sores, Sudocrem. Anyone tried it for this purpose? Did it work? Only one way to find out I guess. This post was just to rant at pharmacy closures really

I just use Sudocrem as my chamois cream. £4 for a massive tub in Asda at the moment, and does a job as good as any I've tried in the past.

FrenchTart · 25 Jun 2015 at 15:13

janp said:
So I had to visit 5 different chemists today. All but one had closed for lunch, you'd think that would be their busiest time. Anywho, I eventually got given some nappy rash cream for my saddle sores, Sudocrem. Anyone tried it for this purpose? Did it work? Only one way to find out I guess. This post was just to rant at pharmacy closures really

I've used suodcrem and it does the job. If things are really bad it's good to use the stuff and take time off the saddle for a few days though. Once I did that things cleared up and since then I just use it infrequently.

Shamrock · 25 Jun 2015 at 15:14

I've not used anything other than US, Assos and some Rapha samples I had.

I tend to use sudocreme more after the damage is done so to speak.

#Chri5# · 25 Jun 2015 at 15:15

Has anyone done the BHF Manchester (Trafford Centre) to Blackpool night ride? (Linky).

Leaves the Trafford Centre around midnight for ~52 miles to arrive in Blackpool to see the illuminations. I was thinking of then riding back to TC to collect a car, though the lack of sleep at that point concerns me more than the distance...

Jono · 25 Jun 2015 at 15:16

SoliD said:
I just use Sudocrem as my chamois cream. £4 for a massive tub in Asda at the moment, and does a job as good as any I've tried in the past.

But that stuff goes everywhere. How'd you wash it off?

FrenchTart · 25 Jun 2015 at 15:20

Jono said:
But that stuff goes everywhere. How'd you wash it off?

The small amount that gets on my pad comes off in the wash. How much do you use? :eek:

janp · 25 Jun 2015 at 15:22

Ah good to see I've started a little debate

I only really get saddle sores if I ride in the rain, but no I don't normally use any pre-ride cream. It rained heavily on Monday (I think), normally just get them to the side, but this one is dead center, right on me knackers. Felt like I had a splinter in my shorts (I checked and I didn't).
So should I use the Sudo before, or after rides? Or both?

Shamrock · 25 Jun 2015 at 15:27

I go for Assos pre-ride for prevention and sudo after for treatment.

FrenchTart · 25 Jun 2015 at 15:30

I use it before and after when I'm using it

ShiWarrior · 25 Jun 2015 at 16:06

looks like I might have found the answer to my own question about the castelli Duo Jacket

http://www.castellicafe.co.uk/castelli-sottile-due-jacket?var=3798

bottom of page says they are rolling out the new design, so it is changing this year

no mention on the official Castelli-cycling website and they show the old model

Vonhelmet · 25 Jun 2015 at 16:16

#Chri5# said:
Has anyone done the BHF Manchester (Trafford Centre) to Blackpool night ride? (Linky).

Leaves the Trafford Centre around midnight for ~52 miles to arrive in Blackpool to see the illuminations. I was thinking of then riding back to TC to collect a car, though the lack of sleep at that point concerns me more than the distance...

I want to do it one day, but the thought of arriving in Blackpool at 3 in the morning or whenever is rather offputting.

FrenchTart · 25 Jun 2015 at 16:32

Yeah. Surely the ride would be more popular if it was directing people *away* from Blackpool?