Question: Warning — graphic material to follow! When I ride farther than normal or sweat a lot, I get what I refer to as “diaper rash” or “swamp butt.” I think my sweat channels down the butt crack and pools near the bottom, causing the rash. I have tried A&D ointment and Bag Balm (both before…
Question: About 2 weeks ago, I got a narrower saddle for my Colnago and positioned it higher to try for a bit of extra power. I noticed significant crotch discomfort, but kept riding in the hope I’d get used to it. Then I developed a swelling half the size of a tennis ball — a…
Why Recommendations Based on Bike Cops Are Flawed By Coach Fred Matheny The most controversial presentation at the SICI conference was given by Steve Schrader, Ph.D., from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). In his talk titled “Sex and Saddles — What’s the Problem and the Fix?” Schrader reviewed the literature on cycling and…
By Steven M. Schrader, Ph.D. Reproductive Health Assessment National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health It is truly disappointing that this is merely an opinion piece without any data. Coach Fred failed to mention the 10% improvement in feeling in the penis (assuming as he indicates losing genital sensation is bad, then restoring it should…
By Fred Matheny There can be a conflict between results of lab studies versus real-world experience. Often, the researchers conclude one thing while clinicians and coaches find the opposite to be true. This conflict between scientific conclusions and a real cyclist’s performance on the road was clearly shown in a series of biomechanical studies undertaken…
