tips to reduce lactate deposits?

just keep riding i suppose is a good answer. Your saddle sores will happen less and less because your body will get used to being in the saddle, and your fitness goes up with any training at all.

So keep riding, and maybe work toward something to keep your mind off of the little things 🙂

of course many would also suggest, get a coach, visit ric stern's website. or Charmicheal's, or find a local coach.

I would prefer the last one, as working in person seems more intimate, which seems like it would work for the better of the athlete.

cyclistfreak89 said:

Does anyone have any tips at all to increase speed, endurance, reduce lacate or whatever its called deposits, and heal saddle sores...please reply 🙂

"Tips to increase speed and endurance" is a huge topic, I suggest doing some searching of the forum for a bit, you'll find a lot of related topics are already out there.
As for saddle sores, they just happen from time to time, but variables to work on would be: a saddle that fits you and is aligned properly; a quality pair of bibs (yeah, there pricey, but damn they're worth it); a product like Bag Balm is an option (available over the counter); keeping yourself very clean both before and immediately after a ride.

Smartt/RST said:

" a quality pair of bibs (yeah, there pricey, but damn they're worth it)

is there an advantage to bibs over shorts?

Don't cry over spilt lactate deposits...

I can't quote any scientific research or anything, but since buying bibs I will never go back to regular shorts. They are MUCH more comfortable, they don't dig into your waist, fit better, and generally feel better. Try them, and you'll probably never use anything else.

mikecycle said:

is there an advantage to bibs over shorts?

mikecycle said:

is there an advantage to bibs over shorts?

I have found that my bibs keep the chamois tighter against my skin, which keeps chafing to a minimum. I still wear shorts on my shorter rides, mainly because I only have one pair of bibs that I keep clean for my long weekend ride. It's important to wear clean shorts/bibs to reduce the chance of saddle sores. Now if your just talking about a sore ass, that will go away with a proper fitting saddle and more time on it.

mikecycle said:

is there an advantage to bibs over shorts?

Yes. They fit much better, meaning better comfort on long rides.

cyclistfreak89 said:

Does anyone have any tips at all to increase speed, endurance, reduce lacate or whatever its called deposits, and heal saddle sores...please reply 🙂

to increase endurance go on really long rides.

to increase spead ride really fast.

On the speed/endurance side of things....

You might see a few posts saying that you need to find a good coach. They probably mean you need to find a good training program. Without a structured training program you will almost certainly sit at the same level.

So where do coaches come in? Their role is quite complex, but here are some the basics of what they do:

1) understand/revise your goals
2) determine the level that you are at
3) select and customise a training program that suits your goals and will improve you a little bit over (say) 4-6 weeks
4) analyse your feedback, and correct problems as they occur
and go back to step 1 or 2 as often as required

Anyone can use the web to find out the very same information and training methods that coaches use. The trouble is it is usually only found in bits and pieces, and will need to be assembled. Some people can do this by themselves if they have enough knowledge, most can't. This is where a coach becomes important.

A coach adds value by sorting out fact from fiction, and by collating the useful stuff into a structured program that is specifically tailored to the individual. And good coach should be available to provide clear and factual answers to questions that you have.

After finding a coach and adopting the program that they set down I have gone from 32kph avg max to 37kph avg max after just three months of hard work and determination. Oh yeah, you still have to work damned hard: the coach can't do everything for you 🙂

If you do take on a coach it's a two way street. You will have to keep an honest appraisal of your efforts in a daily diary. The diary provides critical information to the coach. You have to treat it like a golf scorecard: Sure you can lie, but it won't help you.

Good luck