Originally Posted by
Garthr
I do always wonder how these people can ride for so long without saddle/crotch issues, you know ? I know Lachlan mentioned his feet hurting. Hygiene would be really difficult, where do you wash clothes and yourself ? How many hours can one ride in a pair of shorts ? These things are never really discussed, we just see the highlights ! And water, where do they get it, how much do they carry ? Lots of curious questions.
Then again, in the days I used to do multiday tours, I have zero recollection of how I kept clean. Not one memory !
I've generally had access to showers at campgrounds or whatever on my bike trips and when I haven't, I've had some baby wipes to clean up, plus I use two pairs of padded shorts and alternate when one is drying--so yes, I too wonder about how hard assed these folks are, but saddle sores are still an issue even in the pro peleton.