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Injuries are nearly inevitable in endurance sports. Whether caused by overuse, strength imbalances, or crashes and falls, a proper understanding of the injury, the best treatment options, and the timeline to return to full strength can help manage expectations during what can be challenging times.

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Saddle Sores and Chamois Construction

Battling Saddle Sores with Don Powell

When you sit on a bike saddle, that’s a lot of weight on a very small surface area, the weight of the torso, the way the helmet, the weight of the upper body, the arms, it’s all focused into this relatively small point, and then we’re going to add friction, and that’s generated by the movement of the legs, where the motion of pedaling becomes focused into a very small area.