Have you ever heard a cyclist say their shorts “feel like a nappy”? Good cycling shorts shouldn’t make you feel like you’ve returned to toddler-dom, the chamois should be well fitted to your shape and breathable.

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However, long days in the saddle might still result in some chafing and the cream famous for its nappy rash calming properties soothes sore skin and heals with a light antiseptic.

The water resistant healing Sudocrem, designed to repair damaged skin, also doubles up as a great budget chamois cream – but be aware it can leave white marks.