For these people, it may help to deliberately set the handlebars slightly askew with respect to the front wheel, turning them away from the longer arm. Thighs Cyclists who do longer rides in hot weather are at risk for painful chafing on the inner thighs. This is usually the result of an in-appropriate saddle. The best saddles for preventing chafing are traditional leather saddles . Wearing proper cycling shorts will help, but beware shorts with excessive padding, which can make it worse.
Many cyclists find relief by generous application of corn starch before longer rides.
Wrists Wrist pain is often casued by poor upper body posture . See also the section on numb fingers .