Cycling causes cancer! Wail special

[vetran]

Men who cycling more than nine hours a week are six times more likely to develop prostate cancer, study finds | Mail Online

Men who cycle more than nine hours a week are six times more likely to develop prostate cancer, study finds
Study discovers a link between cycling and the disease for the first time
Middle aged men are statistically more likely to be diagnosed with the cancer
But research rules out link with erectile dysfunction and infertility

allegedly.

so boys keep it under 9 hours.

[Mich the Tester]

Men who cycling more than nine hours a week are six times more likely to develop prostate cancer, study finds | Mail Online



allegedly.

so boys keep it under 9 hours.

Would be interesting to know the effect of different types of saddle.

[Troll]

This has been linked for quite a few years now - I always wondered why cycle saddles were so hard and narrow

[Mich the Tester]

This has been linked for quite a few years now - I always wondered why cycle saddles were so hard and narrow

They're hard and narrow to avoid restricting leg movements.

Many are now designed to relieve pressure on the prostate. However, it's important to get the right size for your arse and the right shape for your riding style. Good bike shops will measure you up properly; I wonder if many new cyclists have taken the trouble to replace the (usually tulipe) saddle that's delivered standard on a new bike. However, I also wonder how much difference the newfangled saddles make; it certainly feels better than the old ones without a cut-out, but I think it's one of those cases of 'more research is needed'.

There's also the issue that chaps don't really like walking into a bike shop and saying 'erm, I've been having some downstairs issues since I started riding/using this saddle; can you help me with a new saddle'. Actually though, they should do exactly that because there's no shame in saying so and if it's a good bike shop they'll know exactly what you mean and will try to help with a good saddle. Good bike shops will let you test a saddle for a few days to a week (they'll have test versions of their saddles). if they don't, then go to another shop where they do.

[vetran]

They're hard and narrow to avoid restricting leg movements.

Many are now designed to relieve pressure on the prostate. However, it's important to get the right size for your arse and the right shape for your riding style. Good bike shops will measure you up properly; I wonder if many new cyclists have taken the trouble to replace the (usually tulipe) saddle that's delivered standard on a new bike. However, I also wonder how much difference the newfangled saddles make; it certainly feels better than the old ones without a cut-out, but I think it's one of those cases of 'more research is needed'.

must agree I changed to the cut out & gel type and my nether regions thanked me by being less sore.

As you say I suspect the saddles need more research.

Though people that cycle 9 hours a week are likely to be fairly keen cyclists and may well have already changed saddles.

[BrilloPad]

I cycle ~15 hours a week. Had prostate checked in January. They had a good look - instead of sticking a finger up they put their whole head up there. Or at least that is what it felt like.

I can't wait for Dallas's comments on bike saddles.....

[vetran]

I cycle ~15 hours a week. Had prostate checked in January. They had a good look - instead of sticking a finger up they put their whole head up there. Or at least that is what it felt like.

I can't wait for Dallas's comments on bike saddles.....

well if you go private with NLYUK healthcare you get what you pay for!

[Mich the Tester]

must agree I changed to the cut out & gel type and my nether regions thanked me by being less sore.

As you say I suspect the saddles need more research.

Though people that cycle 9 hours a week are likely to be fairly keen cyclists and may well have already changed saddles.

I had an issue for a while of feeling depressed for a couple of days after long rides (2 hrs +), for no logical reason; I eat well, and always fill up on carbs and protein and fluids after riding and I had no reason to be depressed about life. Then during a ride I chatted with a doc who's an ex pro racer who took one look at my bike and pointed straight to the saddle; he said 'that thing's screwing up the flow of testosterone, and that can cause depression in men, especially if your mind and body are used to being pretty highly loaded with the stuff'. He told me to replace the saddle and told me which shops would do the job right. Turned out my saddle was too big; my logic was that being a fairly big bloke I needed a big saddle, but once measured it turns out my pelvis is actually quite narrow so I needed a small saddle that kept the pressure on the bones instead of the soft ares. No problems since then and I ride more than ever.

[Dallas]

Adamo* and peppermint bum cream.

Fill your ..... cracks

I have the Road & Typhoon models: Typhoon preserves everything.

[Troll]

These any good?