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im thinking about cycling 1200km from Montpellier to Calais in August. I am female and going to cycling with 3 pairs of padded shorts, to alternate..etc, but ive been reading about "cream" i might need to 'apply'.....im thinking of taking plenty of cotton garments and would be grateful if someone could tell me why I should do 'buttock' cream

in all the 100s of miles ive ridden, ive never had an issue..

can anyone supply any advice?

Hi, well done!

Can i ask what pannier/carrying system you used and would you recommend it?

TIA