Rash on my legs

secretsam
secretsam Posts: 5,120
edited February 2014 in Commuting chat
Hi all

Sometimes (like today) I get a funny bright red rash all over my legs after riding, only when it's cold though. It's itchy as hell but can't be (say) a lycra allergy as I don't get it every day and it's only on my legs. Antihistamine doesn't do any good.

I wear dhb Roubaix tights.

Any ideas????
It's just a hill. Get over it.

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  • slowbike
    slowbike Posts: 8,498
    cold rash ...

    it's where the blood is coming up to the surface - quite normal (for me too) ... if you're getting it too much then put another layer on over the top and keep those legs warmer!
  • itboffin
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    Pics or it didn't happen you know the ruleZ
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  • rubertoe
    rubertoe Posts: 3,994
    no pics....

    I get this and if its in the same place that i get it I dont want to see...
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  • owenlars
    owenlars Posts: 719
    Read this link about chapped skin.

    http://www.eucerinus.com/skin-health/sk ... -skin.html
  • CiB
    CiB Posts: 6,098
    Maybe that Bletchley Plod that you got into an argument with secretly pepper-sprayed you as he drove off.
  • Koncordski
    Koncordski Posts: 1,009
    +1 cold rash. Just wear thicker tights until the weather warms up a bit.
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  • secretsam
    secretsam Posts: 5,120
    Cold rash

    Phew

    I can live with that, bit of MTFU needed as it's not that cold, saw a chap in shorts this morning
    It's just a hill. Get over it.
  • LiveGiantly
    LiveGiantly Posts: 348
    SecretSam wrote:
    saw chaps in shorts this morning

    +1

    I mean I know you get warm when you get the heart pumping/blood flowing and all that but shorts minus tights in this weather is a no-no!
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  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,811
    I think it's a rash caused by a distinct lack of MTFU.
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  • secretsam
    secretsam Posts: 5,120
    LiveGiantly wrote:
    SecretSam wrote:
    saw chaps in shorts this morning

    +1

    I mean I know you get warm when you get the heart pumping/blood flowing and all that but shorts minus tights in this weather is a no-no!

    Yeah, mind you he was well wrapped up on top, what with the strait-jacket and all...
    It's just a hill. Get over it.
  • j_mcd
    j_mcd Posts: 473
    What's wrong with wearing shorts. I don't wear tights until the temperature drops well below 0.

    Legs are perfectly suited to a bit of cold weather, and, at the moment, tights are just another thing to get soaking wet.
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