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Rupaul's Drag Race and Pinkbike... my worlds collided

Bring in the sniffer doges!

For anyone with bad nerve pain down there -- I have a condition called pudendal neuralgia that is also known as "cyclist's syndrome". I thought I'd be in pain forever, but have been able to manage my symptoms through lifestyle changes (diet, meditation, yoga, using a sit-stand desk, etc) and physiotherapy. Now I use a Tioga Spyder on my mountain bike (padless - like a plastic web hammock) and a Spiderflex saddle on my commuter bike (noseless saddle with holes for your ischial tuberosities - no need to cycling shorts!!). All this to say - if you suspect you have PN: don't power through the pain. Stop and reassess your life, then come gradually back to riding and try different saddles. I'm very intrigued by the Specialized saddle in this review in particular, but I'm also so comfortable with my Spyder saddle now that I doubt I'll ever go back to a traditional cushioned saddle now. The risk is too high for me since I don't want to live with permanent nerve damage and pain :S

Sweet edit, amazing riding! The camera never quite does the trails justice, so everyone watching/reading should definitely come check out the amazing things going on a Mont Ste Marie! I can't wait for lower Boneshaker.