A Former Professional Cyclist Shared His Best Advice for Avoiding Saddle Sores HAVE YOU TRIED GOING COMMANDO? A lot of people have taken up cycling this year, among other exercises , as a way of staying fit and active during the pandemic. And among them, plenty will undoubtedly have ended up experiencing one of the less enjoyable aspects of a long bike ride that can be a literal pain in the butt: saddle sores. In a recent video on the Global Cycling Network’s YouTube channel, former professional cyclist James Lowsley-Williams shared his expert tips on how to keep your ass comfortable and safe on your next ride. SADDLE SEAT The saddle is the point of contact with your body where the bike is taking the most weight, and so it’s paramount that you find a saddle that fits. “Cyclists sit on their sit bones (ischial tuberosities). Now we need to know our measurement between those two sit bones,” says James says, adding that this is a service offered at bike shops. “If ...