Cyclists, protect your skin!
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Cyclists, protect your skin!
Postby sogood » Wed Jul 13, 2011 8:41 pm
http://www.bikeworldnews.com/2011/07/12 ... in-cancer/
It may be of benefit to more than a few of us.
RK wrote:And that is Wikipedia - I can write my own definition.
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Postby trailgumby » Wed Jul 13, 2011 9:04 pm
Yet event organisers and the cycling fashion industry fails to give is reasonable long-sleeve options. Most of the nice summer kit is still short-sleeve only.
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Postby sogood » Wed Jul 13, 2011 9:15 pm
RK wrote:And that is Wikipedia - I can write my own definition.
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Postby Ross » Fri Jul 15, 2011 10:49 am
http://www.torpedo7.com.au/torpedo7/cat ... &sizeCode=
http://www.this link is broken/Pearl-Izumi-Sun-Sleeves
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Postby rkelsen » Fri Jul 15, 2011 11:20 am
I'm pale and very susceptible to sun burn, but never been burnt riding to or from work due to the times I'm normally riding. Am I still at risk?
Some sun exposure is good for us, isn't it?
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Postby rkelsen » Fri Jul 15, 2011 11:40 am
Good tip. I might start carrying some just in case.Oxford wrote:The only time I have been burnt riding home commuting is when I've left during the middle of the day, now I keep sunscreen in my locker for those rare and odd occasions.
That's my thinking. Moderation is the key I guess.Oxford wrote:the human body does require some exposure to sunlight.
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Postby bigfriendlyvegan » Fri Jul 15, 2011 2:18 pm
Vitamin D is important, but you'll get that easily in summer with just a few casual minutes in the sun.
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Re: Cyclists, protect your skin!
Postby MichaelB » Fri Jul 15, 2011 2:45 pm
bigfriendlyvegan wrote:Search the fourm for discussion on arm coolers and then go the ebay and search for them. I use them all summer and haven't had a case of sunburn since I started using them. I use sunscreen on the neck and ears and usually leave my legs unscreened, except if I'm riding in the middle of the day (or all day) when I'll slather on the sunscreen.
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I'll second that.
I have some summer weight L/S jerseys - one was nabbed of ebay, and the 2nd was a custom vesrion of the Mupi mob in China (Cheap Jersey thread). Just asked them to make a long sleeve summer weight version of the s/s one, and it only cost $5 or $10 extra.
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Re: Cyclists, protect your skin!
Postby sogood » Fri Jul 15, 2011 2:48 pm
Yes. Everything in moderation. Appropriate UV dose is essential for good bones and general bodily health, just not in excess or in excessive concentration.rkelsen wrote:Some sun exposure is good for us, isn't it?
And it's so common to forget about leg protection on summer days.
RK wrote:And that is Wikipedia - I can write my own definition.
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Postby trailgumby » Fri Jul 15, 2011 2:52 pm
I keep gettng asked if I'm sponsored by them. Sponsored? Are you kidding? With the way I ride?
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Re: Cyclists, protect your skin!
Postby wombatK » Fri Jul 15, 2011 3:26 pm
You need some exposure to UV to avoid vitamin D deficiency - its an essential nutrient.sogood wrote:Yes. Everything in moderation. Appropriate UV dose is essential for good bones and general bodily health, just not in excess or in excessive concentration.rkelsen wrote:Some sun exposure is good for us, isn't it?
And it's so common to forget about leg protection on summer days.
But you can get that mainly through incidental exposure. People who wear full burkhas might have something to worry about, but most of us don't. And most cyclists are getting way more than
incidental exposure - anyone with tan lines certainly is.
See http://www.cancer.org.au/cancersmartlif ... taminD.htm
for the cancer council's recommendations.
You need Vitamin D, but your need is not enough to justify failing to use sunscreens.
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Postby alchemist » Fri Jul 15, 2011 3:36 pm
Haven't you heard? Giant are looking for trail gumbies...trailgumby wrote: Sponsored? Are you kidding? With the way I ride?
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Postby scotto » Fri Jul 29, 2011 1:38 pm
those times are fine...10am-4pm is high risk times.rkelsen wrote:Please pardon the n00b-like question, but what about those of use who ride before 8am and after 5pm?
I'm pale and very susceptible to sun burn, but never been burnt riding to or from work due to the times I'm normally riding. Am I still at risk?
Some sun exposure is good for us, isn't it?
oddly enough its actually a lot longer than a few minutes. ask just about any GP and they'll report massive increases in measure Vit.D deficiency. Why is open to speculation and research, but clearly our increasing avoidance of the sun for all the right reasons is certainly having an impact.Vitamin D is important, but you'll get that easily in summer with just a few casual minutes in the sun
My kids school has a "no hat no play policy". this is applied all year round. I would have though winter would be fine. is there a geophysicist around who can clarify UV levels winter vs summer?
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Postby lyno » Sat Jul 30, 2011 11:43 pm
Have a look at the BOM forecast for Brisbane tomorrow. Fine weather and "UV Index predicted to reach 5 [Moderate]". You could probably get sunburnt if you tried by spending the whole day outside unprotected.scotto wrote:I would have though winter would be fine. is there a geophysicist around who can clarify UV levels winter vs summer?
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Re: Cyclists, protect your skin!
Postby matagi » Sun Jul 31, 2011 6:27 pm
Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for Melbourne or Hobart. The further south you are in winter, the longer the time you need to be exposed to the sun to get adequate UV for Vitamin D synthesis.lyno wrote:Have a look at the BOM forecast for Brisbane tomorrow. Fine weather and "UV Index predicted to reach 5 [Moderate]". You could probably get sunburnt if you tried by spending the whole day outside unprotected.scotto wrote:I would have though winter would be fine. is there a geophysicist around who can clarify UV levels winter vs summer?
For example, today in Melbourne we had clear sunny skies and the UV index was 2.
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Postby jules21 » Sat Aug 06, 2011 8:56 pm
i was actually tested with a vitamin D deficiency last year, despite daily commuting. melbourne's weather was just so bad i didn't get any sun - and also i'm not out during the day.scotto wrote:oddly enough its actually a lot longer than a few minutes. ask just about any GP and they'll report massive increases in measure Vit.D deficiency. Why is open to speculation and research, but clearly our increasing avoidance of the sun for all the right reasons is certainly having an impact.
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Postby biftek » Sat Aug 06, 2011 9:46 pm
that's half the problem society faces , turnining to supplements and that magic pill to cure our problems , nothing like the natural thingRambo wrote: Happier to pop a tablet, and protect my skin.
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Postby steve » Sun Sep 18, 2011 5:20 am
Some helmets have vent holes through which you can get sunburnt both through the holes in the helmet and because it also fails to protect your face neck and ears.
On a cruse with a mate along the melbourne beach a while back i wore my mesh side leather hat and he wore his helmet.
2 hours riding later I was fine but his face had started turning pink.
We should all have the choice to choose what to wear to protect ourselves so please vote on getup! and help repeal mandatory bike helmet laws.
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Postby Rhubarb » Sun Sep 18, 2011 6:51 am
So you can understand why I take it seriously.
I commute to work via bike everyday. This generally means I spend roughly 10 hours per week between the hours of 7-8am and 5:30-6:30pm out in the elements. During winter I am comfortable with this. I am a little concerned about the summer sun exposure though. Whilst I am avoiding the danger hours of 10 - 3pm, I still find I end up with tan line on the arms and legs during summer. I live in Brisbane.
Despite my family history, I so far have escaped any skin cancers (I'm 43).
Should I be concerned about my tanning in summer or is this within the "healthy" vit D intake range?
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Cyclists, protect your skin!
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Re: Cyclists, protect your skin!
Postby SeditionTrial » Thu Oct 13, 2011 11:14 pm
Melanoma, SCC and BCC are not rare in Australia. They are very common. Melanoma is thought to be the most deadly cancer in this country (not in terms of overall numbers of people dying, but in terms of "years of life lost", as it is not uncommon in younger people). Tanning is indicative of over-exposure to sunlight. In my opinion, there is no such thing as a safe tan (except maybe a fake one). If you want to look good in your old age, with fewer wrinkles, crusts, scabs, nodules, scars etc etc (or even if you want to reach an old age): stay out of the sun (and don't smoke).
If you are vitamin D deficient, see a competent medical practitioner, who can advise you on the best therapy (I wouldn't personally be starting by increasing my exposure to the sun).
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Re: Cyclists, protect your skin!
Postby cavebear2 » Sat Nov 05, 2011 3:09 am
Now..... considering that I'm an endurance cyclist who rides for a minimum of 7 hours during daylight hours in all seasons this may seem a little strange...until you consider that I use arm warmers or coolers (and sometimes leg coolers on hot days) Also most of my training rides are in darkness after work hours.
I'll be modifying my behaviour to increase my exposure to the sun by using sunscreen a bit more rather than the 99% blockout of arm and leg protectors. Also I'll keep the arm coolers down at my wrists up until the high UV time of day starts.
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