Arse depilation?

[Chuffy]

Ok folks, those of a sensitive nature, look away now....

I have an epic ride planned for September (370 miles in 40 hours). I also have a hairy arse.

Now, I'm wondering if it would be wise to depilate (using Veet or similar) the actual crack area. The logic being that it will be cleaner, less sweaty and less likely to chafe during the ride. This in addition to applying bum cream btw.

Do you long distance types have any thoughts?

Cheers,
Chuffy

 

[e-rider]

Have you suffered from those problems in the past? If not, I wouldn't start 'experimenting' just before a 370 mile epic!

 

[GazK]

370 miles with sphincter stubble? No thanks!

 

[Chuffy]

370 miles with sphincter stubble? No thanks!

It doesn't grow back that fast!

@Tumblybumblybloke - Not as such, but I do suffer from *ahem* those bits of bog-roll that catch in one's arse hairs and chafe. Which could be a bit of an issue on such a long ride. I've done any number of day long rides but nothing approaching this, it's easily double my previous longest effort. I don't want to risk riding the last third with a sore crack.

 

[longers]

There's a no holds barred account of why someone doesn't think you should try this here. If you're of a sensitive nature, don't click.

 

[longers]

I'd take babywipes and use them and perhaps a change of shorts with spare cream to apply after a wash and dust off.

 

[e-rider]

It doesn't grow back that fast!

@Tumblybumblybloke - Not as such, but I do suffer from *ahem* those bits of bog-roll that catch in one's arse hairs and chafe. Which could be a bit of an issue on such a long ride. I've done any number of day long rides but nothing approaching this, it's easily double my previous longest effort. I don't want to risk riding the last third with a sore crack.

try having a shower/bath just before the ride to remove such items!

 

[Becs]

f***ing hilarious! Just man up and get it waxed!

 

[4F]

There's a no holds barred account of why someone doesn't think you should try this here. If you're of a sensitive nature, don't click.

 

[Noodley]

It was bad enough when I decided it was a good idea to depilate my underarm hair - I arrived at work and had to apologise for the blood stains on my shirtwhich has seaped through, and had to walk around with my arms stuck out like one of them body builders for a few days....

 

[Dayvo]

GREAT link, longers!

Chuffy, don't shave.

Keep it clean and dry when you can. When on long trips I take baby-wipes as a back-up, but haven't needed them.

And shower/pick thoroughly!

 

[Scotmitchy]

Take a chance, click on the link - you will laugh out loud!

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

There's a no holds barred account of why someone doesn't think you should try this here. If you're of a sensitive nature, don't click.

i read t 10 mins ago and still pissing myself laughing, thanks for that longers.

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

i find it amazing that you don't wash after a poo. i've always done it and thought every clean person did, errgghh the thought of clinkers on lycra...


must sound like velcro when pulling them off after a ride

 

[longers]

No credit due here! I just found it elsewhere recently.