Chamois Cream

Do I need chamois cream?

Whilst it's true that seat pad technology has come a long way, which could arguably eliminate the need to use chamois cream, cyclists who cover many miles still opt to use chamois cream to minimise friction between skin and clothing to help with the prevention of skin irritation and saddle sores.

If you are going on a training camp or a bike-packing tour, then chamois cream is well worth taking, even if you don't normally use it due to the inevitable increase in mileage/time in the saddle.