Pressure pain after cycling

[Passifid]

Not sure how often this comes up, its not a chafing but i get a pain after cycling even short rides between my legs, well right at the back by my thighs, being new to a road bike i was not sure if this is just getting used to the new position or if i needed an adjustment.
i had a look around and most places seemed to say it needed adjustment and not a new saddle however this was mostly aimed at cyclists who were not new to roading and as such it could be newbie pains.

If i had to describe it, its a pain right at the part/crease where the bottom joins the buttock on the inside of the thigh and doesn't hurt unless i get on the bike or press it. I've only been riding the bike around 3 weeks now and take it short as was recommended to build up resistance on cycles of 1-3 miles. i find if i cover 3-5 miles its very noticeable even though i've been trying to get on the bike every day.

sorry if this is a bit premature i was wondering if i'm chasing a vanishing ghost of my own inexperience or if i need to change somthing.

 

[ayceejay]

The obvious is padded shorts, do you wear them?

 

[Saluki]

^^ What @ayceejay said.

I had pain when I started back riding. Padded shorts made the pain way less until I got used to riding again. Padded longs in this weather

 

[cyberknight]

Have you done a basic set up of your bike ?
Having the saddle at the wrong height /setback could aggravate a weakness. basically ..
Heel on pedal with the leg straight = right when riding

Setback for the saddle , KOPS is a starting point , knee over pedal spindle

After that are you pushing a hard gear slowly or aiming to spin around 80-90 rpm ?
Finally are you doing any stretches ? weak or shortened muscles can lead to issues .
This looks a handy website ...
http://totalwomenscycling.com/fitness/avoiding-injury-9-stretches-for-cyclists-19316/

 

[simongt]

If you are already wearing padded shorts, it could be the way the pad is shaped or it may be the shape of your saddle. I've experienced problems with both in the past.

 

[Passifid]

Have you done a basic set up of your bike ?
Having the saddle at the wrong height /setback could aggravate a weakness. basically ..
Heel on pedal with the leg straight = right when riding
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Setback for the saddle , KOPS is a starting point , knee over pedal spindle

After that are you pushing a hard gear slowly or aiming to spin around 80-90 rpm ?
Finally are you doing any stretches ? weak or shortened muscles can lead to issues .
This looks a handy website ...
http://totalwomenscycling.com/fitness/avoiding-injury-9-stretches-for-cyclists-19316/

thats it!
my knee is almost over my heel rather than the pedal, ill have to throw it forwards and see if it help!
if it does many thanks!
edit: this was causing me to be sitting rather than on the wide part of the saddle but on the edge where it flares out

 

[cyberknight]

I just adjusted my mtb as it felt odd , i was a bit high and a bit far back but not that much , hope you get yours sorted as i can tell if my saddle has been raised /lowerd even 5 mm.

 

[Smurfy]

It may go away with more riding. If I went on holiday and didn't ride for a few weeks, I'd be slightly sore for a few days when I started again.

Also, as I've got more than one bike, and the saddles are all a bit different, I need to ride them all regularly, or the same will happen.

 

[Passifid]

It may go away with more riding. If I went on holiday and didn't ride for a few weeks, I'd be slightly sore for a few days when I started again.

Also, as I've got more than one bike, and the saddles are all a bit different, I need to ride them all regularly, or the same will happen.

i wouldn't have worried but its been 3 weeks of riding short hops 5 days a week probably only about 30 miles total though as it was painful.
to get KOPS i had to move the saddle 3-4 cms forward, i cant believe i didn't think to do it earlier as i dialed in saddle height before the first ride. i guess coming from a MTN i didn't need to adjust for 5-6 year i didnt think too hard about it. its much more comfy now will take it out in an hour or so for a prospective short hop to my local table tennis club.

 

[Profpointy]

Not sure how often this comes up, its not a chafing but i get a pain after cycling even short rides between my legs, well right at the back by my thighs, being new to a road bike i was not sure if this is just getting used to the new position or if i needed an adjustment.
i had a look around and most places seemed to say it needed adjustment and not a new saddle however this was mostly aimed at cyclists who were not new to roading and as such it could be newbie pains.

If i had to describe it, its a pain right at the part/crease where the bottom joins the buttock on the inside of the thigh and doesn't hurt unless i get on the bike or press it. I've only been riding the bike around 3 weeks now and take it short as was recommended to build up resistance on cycles of 1-3 miles. i find if i cover 3-5 miles its very noticeable even though i've been trying to get on the bike every day.

sorry if this is a bit premature i was wondering if i'm chasing a vanishing ghost of my own inexperience or if i need to change somthing.

If I've understood correctly, the pain is between your arse crack and your dick (if you're a bloke, and equivalent location for a girl), on which case either your positions on the bike is wrong and / or the saddle is wrong for you. Padded shorts, whilst nice to have, are not the solution. Saddle height is first - various formulae based on inside leg, but an easy method is totally straight leg, HEEL on pedal with cranks at bottom in line with your straight legal. This'll get you close. Saddle dead level or a smidge nose down. If it persists - try a brooks saddle - they don't suit everyone but solved this very problem for me.

Once problem is solved, then and only then start on the special shorts

 

[Passifid]

If I've understood correctly, the pain is between your arse crack and your dick (if you're a bloke, and equivalent location for a girl), on which case either your positions on the bike is wrong and / or the saddle is wrong for you. Padded shorts, whilst nice to have, are not the solution. Saddle height is first - various formulae based on inside leg, but an easy method is totally straight leg, HEEL on pedal with cranks at bottom in line with your straight legal. This'll get you close. Saddle dead level or a smidge nose down. If it persists - try a brooks saddle - they don't suit everyone but solved this very problem for me.

Once problem is solved, then and only then start on the special shorts

well i adjusted the fore and aft and bits and bobs, the hiehgt was perfect but the seat was 2-4cm too far back, i adjusted this and then i needed to adjust it to not be so leaning forward, we're almost there now i had no pain on my albeit small ride this is an improvement so i will see how for it gets me

but thank you for your reply

 

[bancrobba]

If I've understood correctly, the pain is between your arse crack and your dick (if you're a bloke, and equivalent location for a girl)

Don't be getting all technical now just coz you went to a top medical school...

 

[Montydog]

had same prob...so went and got a proper bike fit.....best money i have spent in ages.....hope you aoon get it sorted