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The saddle sore that lost the tour and other sores throughout history

Ever had a sore butt from riding? You’re not alone! Even the pros get sore derrières. In order to make you feel in good company, we’ve compiled some of the more famous or infamous saddles sores throughout the history of … Continue reading

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The Truth About Your Chamois

What’s the story behind (pun intended) that giant fabricated pad in the seat of your cycling shorts? Before the days of mass-produced artificial materials, cycling shorts were padded with chamois leather (pronounced “shammy”). A chamois is a European antelope whose … Continue reading

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