How to choose your cream or oil?
Cycling, in all its forms, involves a greater or lesser degree of physical commitment from the rider. The intensity and effort a practitioner puts into their rides can vary according to their profile, level, potential and goals.
For everyone, particularly those who push themselves hard in their training and races, solutions exist — creams, oils and other care products — that aim to prevent or relieve exercise-related pain.
WHAT CARE PRODUCTS FOR CYCLING?
Several types of care products are available to cyclists and mountain bikers. Some, such as chamois skin creams, are specific to cycling, while others have a more general use, such as muscle ointments and oils, and soothing gels, which can suit many athletes.
Here are the different types of care products available to cyclists:
- Chamois skin creams
- Anti-chafing creams
- Energising and warming oils/creams
- Repair gels
- Relaxing creams
- Cleansers
These various care products are intended to be used before exercise, as a preventive measure against pain, or afterwards, to soothe irritated, sore or tired areas of the body.
Pre-exercise care
Chamois skin creams are the best-known cycling care products. Their formulation aims to prevent saddle pain, chafing and irritation. Before a ride, it is therefore advisable to apply a little cream to the sit area. These creams are antimicrobial, fungicidal and bactericidal. Some are formulated specifically for women.
Anti-chafing creams have a similar aim of preventing irritation on the most sensitive and exposed areas of the body. They help cyclists, like any other athlete particularly long-distance runners, to reduce and soothe chafing on the inner thighs or feet, and to avoid painful irritation and blisters.
Energising muscle oils and creams can be used by athletes as a warm-up before sustained exercise. Useful for preventing injuries, these care products are formulated to awaken the muscles for effort, stimulate blood circulation and improve oxygenation of the fibres. Using them in a pre-race massage is particularly recommended for rides in cold weather.
Post-exercise care
Repair gels are applied to areas of the body that become irritated after a long ride.
Very pleasant and soothing, they provide localised pain relief and help to refresh damaged skin.
Relaxing creams and toning creams are useful for recovering after a long and intense effort. Applied during a prolonged massage, they help to relax the muscles of the thighs and calves.
Cleansing products — shower gels or hand cleansers — are general care products that can be used on various occasions: after sport, a long bike maintenance session...
WHAT CRITERIA SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT?
Beyond their beneficial warming, soothing or recovery effects, some massage oils or creams are formulated to be highly water-resistant. They can therefore be favoured for use before rainy rides, as their properties will remain intact.
You should also know that some of these care products are made from natural substances, with extracts of toning and energising plants.
Finally, it is obviously very important to follow the manufacturers' instructions for the optimal use of these products. These instructions detail precisely the most appropriate way to apply these creams (type, duration of massage).
ACCESSORIES - Care Products
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DYNAMIC SHOWER'N SHAVE Shaving Foam (200ml)
Regular price 12,99 €Regular priceUnit price per -
DYNAMIC RAPID RECOVERY Mousse (150ml)
Regular price 14,99 €Regular priceUnit price per -
MUC-OFF Chamois Skin Cream (100 ml)
Regular price 14,99 €Regular priceUnit price per -
MUC-OFF Chamois Skin Cream (250 ml)
Regular price 29,99 €Regular priceUnit price per -
Crème pour Peau de Chamois MUC-OFF Femme (100 ml)
Regular price 13,99 €Regular priceUnit price per -
Sun Care Cream DYNAMIC SUNSATION SPF 30+ (75ml)
Regular price 16,99 €Regular priceUnit price per -
DYNAMIC SUNSATION SPF 50+ Sunscreen (75ml)
Regular price 15,99 €Regular priceUnit price per -
Lessive DYNAMIC WASHCRAFT PRO (750 ml)
Regular price 24,99 €Regular priceUnit price per
