| If you
came to this page looking for titillating news, I'm afraid you're out of
luck Are your
nipples are raw, tender or bleeding after a long ride? Just like
marathon runners, male cyclists often suffer from tender nipples.
Indeed, they can even bleed. This is because your jersey or t-shirt is
rubbing against your nipples constantly over extended periods of time.
The repetitive nature of this will take its toll.
How do you avoid this? It's quite simple. Get a couple of
band-aids and tape your nipples. Regular band-aids work fine, but if you
are looking for style there are many different shapes, colors and prints to
choose from. Check out the kid's band-aid section and try some Homer Simpson
ones! Sports tape works well too.
Why is this not usually a problem for women? Well we women tend to
wear sports bras which keep those nipples firmly in place, preventing nipple
chafing. Simple as that.
Happy riding
CARE Buddy - Liz Kinloch
Sorry about the plug for Band-Aid - but here are some options they do have.
Other brands work just as well! |
