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Prevention of Saddle Sores

                        Here’s our top 10 list of ways to prevent saddle sores: Bike fit – This is THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT measure you can take to prevent saddle sores … 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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