I only just started riding recently, so I don't know what will be good, I am doing my first MTB race tomorrow. I have bought myself two of those CO2 canisters, with the gadget to use with it to inflate my tyres, in case of a puncture. I also bought the puncture repair kit, I think these two will come in handy.
Further on I get some pain in the but and bought myself a nice riding bib short, I hope this will help, any good gadgets to help with this issue??
Considering that your saddle is the correct size and that you are using cycling shorts, the butt pain should go away with time. Gotta sore that butt to get used to it /o/
Saddle height, that's a good one.
I use the Lemond method for that:
https://www.gobeyondexercise.com/blog/2020/7/22/finding-the-correct-saddle-height-on-your-bike#:~:text=LeMond%20Method%3A%20Greg%20LeMond%20is,your%20inseam%20length%20by%200.883.
And a short with a good seat pad helps. It won't prevent the pain after a long ride, but it will surely be less.
Some riders also apply grease in the groin area for anti friction. Sweat, fabric, movement and skin isn't always a good combination 😉
You can buy special cream, but plain vaseline also works.
Thanks for the tip. When I bought my bike, the shop did do a bike fit, thus I believe it is set up correctly. So far, I don't experience any friction issues, which might happen when I do longer rides, thus I will keep the cream in mind.
Yes, today when I did the race, it was much better, only in the last kilometre or two did I have discomfort. (I did buy a new bib short, for this race, as the previous one that I used was a borrowed one, and I do not know how many miles was done in it before.)
Awesome! How was the race??
CO2 canisters are very useful. Do be careful when inflating your tire since the canister freezes instantly and you could really burn your hand.
I don't have a repair kit with me. I always have two spare tubes with me in my saddle bag.
Another tip:
Try to replace your inner tube at home if you have never done it before. You don't want to do it for the first time when you are in a race.
Thanks for the warning and tip.