{"product_id":"butt-stuff-a-no-bs-field-guide-to-saddle-comfort-skin-health-and-not-hating-your-bike-9798994657904","title":"Butt Stuff: A No-BS Field Guide to Saddle Comfort, Skin Health, and Not Hating Your Bike","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButt Stuff\u003c\/strong\u003e is a practical, research-informed guide to cycling saddle comfort, skin health, and injury prevention-written for riders who are tired of being told pain is \"just part of the sport.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombining lived experience with evidence-based insight, this book explains why saddle discomfort happens, how anatomy, friction, pressure, and moisture interact, and what riders can realistically do to improve comfort without gimmicks, shame, or medical overreach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for endurance cyclists, gravel riders, triathletes, and recreational athletes alike, \u003cem\u003eButt Stuff\u003c\/em\u003e covers common issues such as saddle sores, chafing, numbness, skin irritation, and hygiene challenges, while offering clear, actionable strategies for prevention and recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a straightforward tone and a focus on longevity rather than suffering, this guide helps athletes stay on the bike longer, train smarter, and make informed decisions about their bodies-without pretending discomfort is a badge of honor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDuling:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Amanda Duling is an endurance athlete, consultant, and writer specializing in cycling comfort, skin health, and practical performance education. Drawing from lived experience as a post-bariatric athlete and extensive research into biomechanics and dermatologic health, she focuses on evidence-based strategies that improve comfort, longevity, and athlete confidence. She lives and trains in Kansas.","brand":"One Gear Short of Normal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52103859863826,"sku":"9798994657904","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7fef12ff-9d38-41ae-9c93-19fefaa7b23e.jpg?v=1773158713","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/butt-stuff-a-no-bs-field-guide-to-saddle-comfort-skin-health-and-not-hating-your-bike-9798994657904","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}