Sun protection clothing
 

I would like to see if there is clothing that can provide sun protection while
minimizing sweating and/or allow air flow.

Would also like to do the same with my bike helmet without compromising safety.

Ideas?

Andy

Sun protection clothing
 

On 30/05/2019 1:38 p.m., AK wrote:
I would like to see if there is clothing that can provide sun protection while
minimizing sweating and/or allow air flow.

Would also like to do the same with my bike helmet without compromising safety.

Ideas?

Andy


Some people in my club use something like this:

https://www.pearlizumi.com/CA/en_CA/.../p/14371503508

I can't comment on efficacy except to say that they still use them. One
woman has had bouts of skin cancer and says they help.

Sun protection clothing
 

On Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 2:43:08 PM UTC-4, duane wrote:
On 30/05/2019 1:38 p.m., AK wrote:
I would like to see if there is clothing that can provide sun protection while
minimizing sweating and/or allow air flow.

Would also like to do the same with my bike helmet without compromising safety.

Ideas?

Andy


Some people in my club use something like this:

https://www.pearlizumi.com/CA/en_CA/.../p/14371503508

I can't comment on efficacy except to say that they still use them. One
woman has had bouts of skin cancer and says they help.

I have and use the Louis Garneau version of those sleeves and I find they work quite well. I still use sunblock on my legs. I don't know about a cool helmet on hot days but I'd like to get one that doesn't cost over $100.00 CDN.

Cheers

Sun protection clothing
 

On 31/5/19 3:38 am, AK wrote:
I would like to see if there is clothing that can provide sun protection while
minimizing sweating and/or allow air flow.

Would also like to do the same with my bike helmet without compromising safety.

Ideas?


For long rides in hot weather (~40C), when the UV index is up around
11-12, I like a lycra skin suit. Still have to cover exposed areas with
sun screen, but the lycra skin suit provides the most comfort.

Of course if you're just riding to the shops or something, good luck
riding in regular clothes. Light cotton is about as good as it gets.

--
JS

Sun protection clothing
 

On Thu, 30 May 2019 14:21:18 -0700 (PDT), Sir Ridesalot
wrote:

On Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 2:43:08 PM UTC-4, duane wrote:
On 30/05/2019 1:38 p.m., AK wrote:
I would like to see if there is clothing that can provide sun protection while
minimizing sweating and/or allow air flow.

Would also like to do the same with my bike helmet without compromising safety.

Ideas?

Andy


Some people in my club use something like this:

https://www.pearlizumi.com/CA/en_CA/.../p/14371503508

I can't comment on efficacy except to say that they still use them. One
woman has had bouts of skin cancer and says they help.

I have and use the Louis Garneau version of those sleeves and I find they work quite well. I still use sunblock on my legs. I don't know about a cool helmet on hot days but I'd like to get one that doesn't cost over $100.00 CDN.

Cheers

they sell these "sleeves" here and they are worn by many folks working
outside in the sun, not simply cyclists. They work well and I have
several sets. One of which had a more dense cloth on the "top" sides
which is said to make them cooler.

As for legs, I have never found them to get "tanned" simply riding a
bicycle and have never used sunblock on them although I do recommend
sunblock on the face, and neck and particularly on the ears when
riding in hot weather.

--

Cheers,

John B.

Sun protection clothing
 

On 5/30/2019 6:15 PM, James wrote:
On 31/5/19 3:38 am, AK wrote:
I would like to see if there is clothing that can provide sun
protection while
minimizing sweating and/or allow air flow.

Would also like to do the same with my bike helmet without
compromising safety.

Ideas?


For long rides in hot weather (~40C), when the UV index is up around
11-12, I like a lycra skin suit.Â* Still have to cover exposed areas with
sun screen, but the lycra skin suit provides the most comfort.

Of course if you're just riding to the shops or something, good luck
riding in regular clothes.Â* Light cotton is about as good as it gets.


In his book _Just Ride_ (and elsewhere) the often quirky Grant Petersen
of Rivendell Bicycles recommends long sleeve button down shirts, either
seersucker fabric or "cowboy shirts." (I guess there are no seersucker
cowboy shirts?)

Seersucker fabric seems to be uncommon. I once found a couple of short
sleeved ones and wore them until they were gone, and they did seem
comfortable in hot weather. The fabric (Petersen says it was developed
in Iraq) is puckered cotton, so it doesn't stick to the skin and
probably wicks moisture to some extent. I didn't wear it for long rides,
though; just for utility rides up to 20 miles or so, as well as other
casual wear.

Petersen says the advantage of cowboy shirts is that they use snaps
instead of buttons, so it's easier to open or close to adjust
ventilation. I'll take his word for that.

But perhaps if we rode in cowboy shirts, some guys in pickup trucks
would be friendlier?

--
- Frank Krygowski

Sun protection clothing
 

On Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 7:14:02 PM UTC-4, John B. Slocomb wrote:
On Thu, 30 May 2019 14:21:18 -0700 (PDT), Sir Ridesalot
wrote:

On Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 2:43:08 PM UTC-4, duane wrote:
On 30/05/2019 1:38 p.m., AK wrote:
I would like to see if there is clothing that can provide sun protection while
minimizing sweating and/or allow air flow.

Would also like to do the same with my bike helmet without compromising safety.

Ideas?

Andy


Some people in my club use something like this:

https://www.pearlizumi.com/CA/en_CA/.../p/14371503508

I can't comment on efficacy except to say that they still use them. One
woman has had bouts of skin cancer and says they help.

I have and use the Louis Garneau version of those sleeves and I find they work quite well. I still use sunblock on my legs. I don't know about a cool helmet on hot days but I'd like to get one that doesn't cost over $100.00 CDN.

Cheers

they sell these "sleeves" here and they are worn by many folks working
outside in the sun, not simply cyclists. They work well and I have
several sets. One of which had a more dense cloth on the "top" sides
which is said to make them cooler.

As for legs, I have never found them to get "tanned" simply riding a
bicycle and have never used sunblock on them although I do recommend
sunblock on the face, and neck and particularly on the ears when
riding in hot weather.

--

Cheers,

John B.

Years ago I went on a ride of 100 kms or a bit more. The sun was on the same side both going out and coming back. I got a really bad sunburn on my right side. Since then I've been using sunblock on my legs and arms until I discovered those sunblocking sleeves. Now I just use the sunblock on my legs. For what it's worth, I've never really tanned but I do burn fairly easily if I do not use sunblock or long clothing.

Cheers

Sun protection clothing
 

On Thu, 30 May 2019 10:38:11 -0700, AK wrote:

I would like to see if there is clothing that can provide sun protection
while minimizing sweating and/or allow air flow.

Light cotton in clothing works best for me.
when it is really sunny, sun screen on the usualy shaded spots like inner
elbows, back of knees and ears.
YMMV, but I've found that sufficent for me.
Regular cycing through the season change also helps.

OTOH, some people just have to stay out of the sun and can not ride
during summer.

No one item covers all situations.


Would also like to do the same with my bike helmet without compromising
safety.

Mutally impossible set of criterion. At one stage I had helmets for
winter and summer.

Sun protection clothing
 

On Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 6:32:10 PM UTC-5, Frank Krygowski wrote:
On 5/30/2019 6:15 PM, James wrote:
On 31/5/19 3:38 am, AK wrote:
I would like to see if there is clothing that can provide sun
protection while
minimizing sweating and/or allow air flow.

Would also like to do the same with my bike helmet without
compromising safety.

Ideas?


For long rides in hot weather (~40C), when the UV index is up around
11-12, I like a lycra skin suit.Â* Still have to cover exposed areas with
sun screen, but the lycra skin suit provides the most comfort.

Of course if you're just riding to the shops or something, good luck
riding in regular clothes.Â* Light cotton is about as good as it gets.


In his book _Just Ride_ (and elsewhere) the often quirky Grant Petersen
of Rivendell Bicycles recommends long sleeve button down shirts, either
seersucker fabric or "cowboy shirts." (I guess there are no seersucker
cowboy shirts?)

Seersucker fabric seems to be uncommon. I once found a couple of short
sleeved ones and wore them until they were gone, and they did seem
comfortable in hot weather. The fabric (Petersen says it was developed
in Iraq) is puckered cotton, so it doesn't stick to the skin and
probably wicks moisture to some extent. I didn't wear it for long rides,
though; just for utility rides up to 20 miles or so, as well as other
casual wear.

Petersen says the advantage of cowboy shirts is that they use snaps
instead of buttons, so it's easier to open or close to adjust
ventilation. I'll take his word for that.

But perhaps if we rode in cowboy shirts, some guys in pickup trucks
would be friendlier?

--
- Frank Krygowski

Good idea.

And the buttons last much longer than the traditional ones.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Men-s-Lon...Shirt/56080601

Andy

Sun protection clothing
 

On Thu, 30 May 2019 16:36:39 -0700 (PDT), Sir Ridesalot
wrote:

On Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 7:14:02 PM UTC-4, John B. Slocomb wrote:
On Thu, 30 May 2019 14:21:18 -0700 (PDT), Sir Ridesalot
wrote:

On Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 2:43:08 PM UTC-4, duane wrote:
On 30/05/2019 1:38 p.m., AK wrote:
I would like to see if there is clothing that can provide sun protection while
minimizing sweating and/or allow air flow.

Would also like to do the same with my bike helmet without compromising safety.

Ideas?

Andy


Some people in my club use something like this:

https://www.pearlizumi.com/CA/en_CA/.../p/14371503508

I can't comment on efficacy except to say that they still use them. One
woman has had bouts of skin cancer and says they help.

I have and use the Louis Garneau version of those sleeves and I find they work quite well. I still use sunblock on my legs. I don't know about a cool helmet on hot days but I'd like to get one that doesn't cost over $100.00 CDN.

Cheers

they sell these "sleeves" here and they are worn by many folks working
outside in the sun, not simply cyclists. They work well and I have
several sets. One of which had a more dense cloth on the "top" sides
which is said to make them cooler.

As for legs, I have never found them to get "tanned" simply riding a
bicycle and have never used sunblock on them although I do recommend
sunblock on the face, and neck and particularly on the ears when
riding in hot weather.

--

Cheers,

John B.

Years ago I went on a ride of 100 kms or a bit more. The sun was on the same side both going out and coming back. I got a really bad sunburn on my right side. Since then I've been using sunblock on my legs and arms until I discovered those sunblocking sleeves. Now I just use the sunblock on my legs. For what it's worth, I've never really tanned but I do burn fairly easily if I do not use sunblock or long clothing.

Cheers

A problem I found with sunblock is that even the stuff that isn't
supposed to wash off does if you ride in 100 degree(F) weather for any
length of time.

I usually start off about daybreak and get home by noon or before
which normally limits my "hot sun" exposure to an hour or so. Another
thing it does is get you out of the town or city before the morning
rush hour.

--

Cheers,

John B.