Rigoberto Uran first took on the Tour de France fifteen years ago now, all the way back in 2009. This longevity surely proves that the Colombian superstar is doing something right. It's doubtful though, if bathing in vinegar is the key to his success.
On Colombian TV last week, the EF Education-EasyPost star revealed that when he takes his baths, he has a habit of adding vinegar into the water. Upon hearing this information, GCN took to questioning some experts in the field of dermatology as to what the perceived benefits would be.
“I don’t know why you’d be bathing your whole body in vinegar. I’m trying to think of possible reasons… no, we just don’t really use vinegar in a bathtub," answers a bemused Chris Adigun MD, FAAD. “Maybe people think it will disinfect saddle sores, or tinea cruris (jock itch) if they think it’s going to help with the fungal load. I’m not entirely sure, but it’s not something we as dermatologists would recommend routinely."
“We do use white vinegar soaks post-laser resurfacing, so when you have a broad, very superficial wound,” Adigun admits however, proving the method isn't entirely without benefit. “White vinegar has microbial properties and a soothing effect in dealing with broad wounds on the skin, so it’s not like we don’t use vinegar. I have instructions on how to do vinegar soaks in my office."
“I see so many problems with people putting apple cider vinegar on their skin,” Adigun adds in conclusion. “It’s odorous and has other components in it compared to pure white vinegar, so you’re exposing your wounds to potential problems. I don’t know why but people seem to love it. They even want to drink it, which is fine, go ahead and drink it, just don’t put it on your skin - you’re killing me!”
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Kieran Wood is a sports journalist based in Wales and has been active in journalism since 2022. He regularly contributes to DartsNews.com and CyclingUpToDate.com, where he covers professional cycling and darts. In cycling, his work includes liveblogs from major races, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España, alongside race reports and analysis. He has also conducted interviews with professional riders.
His reporting spans the full racing calendar, from one-day classics to stage races, with a focus on accurate, real-time coverage and clear contextual analysis. For statistics, results, and historical context, he regularly uses resources such as ProCyclingStats. To support reporting on rider activity and training context where relevant, he also references Strava.
In his work, Kieran places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles as new, verified information becomes available.
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