Seriously, have they always made bike seats out of concrete?

I went bike riding tonight for the first time since I was like twelve years old. We got Noah a new bike for his fifth birthday last week and since I've been thinking about it for a few years anyway I got a mountain bike and we went out tonight. Leslie is getting one, too, and we're getting a bike trailer for Bethany so we can all go. There are tons of parks around here with bike trails.

However I had no idea that a few trips around the neighborhood would kick my ass so bad (literally). I have no idea how I'm going to sit at my desk for ten hours tomorrow.

Is it unmanly to go out and get one of those cushy gel seats?

about as unmanly as posting a good ass-chafing story on the internet. ;)

i sounded like 'd' just then, didn't i?

I'll get you a donut…or would it be called a pastery????

Huh? I'd say something like that?

Sean, don't listen to Mox. It's not at all unmanly to go out and get one of those. It's just terribly unmanly to USE one.

Don't you mean "bakery"?

oh yeah….I knew those hits to the head would eventually take a toll…

Since Darlene is a nurse, I know I can entrust my ass to her if it gets any worse.

So if I show up at your door with a six pack of Corona and a tub of IcyHot….

I have the limes…your ass is mine!

lol Donuts are officially called donuts again on the Chatter--David resigned that fight. I've got his resignation saved in case he ever forgets (again). lol

Dude, yeah, those things can be killer.

Get the squishy gel thing--you're a dad now; anyone asks, just blame the wife. LOL

I bought the squishy gel seat for my bike several years ago.  I won't ride a bike without it now.

Trust me, as one that used to race bikes.  Get you some of those bike pants with the padded crotch.  You can wear shorts over top and no one will ever know.

Just make sure that you dry them out inside out in the sun.

donuts shmonuts…they are all yummy no matter what you call them.

As one who has a sore ass in the summer, go with both a gel seat AND bike pants.

Besides, you in tight lycra bike pants?

I get wood just thinking about it….

Sean:

I ride jsut about every day, you need to get some chamois riding shorts or pants. Those will help a great deal along w/ just getting some 'seat' time.

Are you riding a road or mtn bike?

JRB

Mountain bike. I figured it was the best choice for what we'd be doing. I was surprised to find out how many bike trails we have around us.

This should be a good way for me to get in some cardio and have fun with the family at the same time. Plus, unlike everything else we do as a family…riding is free! After you have the bikes of course.

And dont forget the helmets for EVERYONE!

Helmets shmelmets! They aren't gonna keep you from snapping your femur into three pieces!

I read that thread title and thought… I wonder if Mrs. Sean brought home a strap-on.

ROFLMAO!!! Better check his blog to make certain she didn't…

JRB

This is all very interesting as I am about to start the bike portion of my training this weekend.

I took the first step today and got a gel seat. Feels nice. I never thought I'd say this to anyone…but thanks, guys…my ass appreciates your input.