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Sunburn
Postby holmesy » Sat Jan 14, 2012 8:42 pm
My commute(this years resolution) is 25 Klms and is taking an hour and a half in my unfit state- and sunburn is a worry.
I am looking at sun protection options without sweating half my body weight (although it wouldn't hurt)
Long sleeve shirts - I don't want to look like a cycle guy(no offense) with the Lycra etc. I am looking at things like a Nike uv long sleeve shirt- anyone got some non- skin tight Lycra recommendations? The website searches I have found seem to get confused with longsleeved thermal type arrangements, whereas I want super super light weight long sleeve to get me through high 20 degrees
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Re: Sunburn
Postby KonaCommuter » Sat Jan 14, 2012 9:17 pm
Edit to add the word “for†so my suggestion actually makes sense
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Re: Sunburn
Postby Lizzy » Sat Jan 14, 2012 10:12 pm
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Re: Sunburn
Postby sonj » Sat Jan 14, 2012 11:46 pm
It is hands down the coolest top even compared to my various short sleeved jerseys. Here is the male version: http://www.groundeffect.co.nz/product-d ... IP-SUM.htm.
Or look for MTB tops as they are deliberately loose fitting. I love online shops like Wiggle but they have very little UV protective summer riding or running gear. No running caps or visors with neck flaps either, or rashies And sadly even Oz online stores like Cell Bikes and Cycling Express have made little effort to offer any protective cycling stuff suited to our summers.
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Re: Sunburn
Postby trailgumby » Sun Jan 15, 2012 5:15 pm
Unfortunately lightweight sunproof long sleeve summer jerseys are not that common. Even with max sunblock on, I get a hives-like reaction to too much sun exposure.
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Re: Sunburn
Postby eeksll » Sun Jan 15, 2012 6:30 pm
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Re: Sunburn
Postby giantguy » Wed Jan 18, 2012 9:59 pm
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Re: Sunburn
Postby jasonc » Thu Jan 19, 2012 9:43 am
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Re: Sunburn
Postby brokenbus » Thu Jan 19, 2012 1:43 pm
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Re: Sunburn
Postby bigfriendlyvegan » Fri Jan 20, 2012 11:46 pm
You'd be surprised at the difference it makes when the ute drivers think you're a tradie with a DUI rather than a "cyclist".
David (a.k.a. Steve from some Halal meat suppliers, a.k.a George T. from a big construction firm, a.k.a. Pete from Campelltown council etc.)
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Re: Sunburn
Postby bychosis » Sat Jan 21, 2012 9:25 am
ha ha ha lol... MTB gear is loose fitting, but doesn't have the above qualities. I prefer mtb gear, it may flap in the wind but doesn't slow you down. Still can't get past the lycra thing once off the bike.bigfriendlyvegan wrote: You'd be surprised at the difference it makes when the ute drivers think you're a tradie with a DUI rather than a "cyclist".
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Re: Sunburn
Postby queequeg » Sat Jan 21, 2012 4:22 pm
I commute 1 hr each way over around the same distance as yourself. I usually wear either short knicks or shy shorts and either a short sleeve jersey or a sleeveless jersey. I combine this with a wonderful invention called SPF 30+ Sunscreen on all the exposed bits. That does the job quite nicely. In the morning I am cycling to work just as the sun rises, and since I am at the office at 7am I find that I don't need the sunscreen.holmesy wrote:I know doing a search this has kind of been covered, but I have a few question still-
My commute(this years resolution) is 25 Klms and is taking an hour and a half in my unfit state- and sunburn is a worry.
I am looking at sun protection options without sweating half my body weight (although it wouldn't hurt)
Long sleeve shirts - I don't want to look like a cycle guy(no offense) with the Lycra etc. I am looking at things like a Nike uv long sleeve shirt- anyone got some non- skin tight Lycra recommendations? The website searches I have found seem to get confused with longsleeved thermal type arrangements, whereas I want super super light weight long sleeve to get me through high 20 degrees
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Re: Sunburn
Postby holmesy » Sat Feb 04, 2012 4:56 pm
Nike uv miller shirt is good for the price- the arms aren't quite long enough fit (I'm XL) but do the trick. It is quite baggy around the armpits. Feels like a football shirt. I think this is still a great purchase for the price. Probably shouldn't have gone the white- it got a but muddy today! Downside is no redneck protection
The ground effects zip is a top product- got it $30 cheaper by signing up to their newsletter. It feels like a cycling shirt, looks like one(probably because of the zip, and because my gut is accentuated by the fit)- sleeves sit right, right tightness on the arms/armpits etc. I don't need the rear pockets, but I guess they are a bonus. Nice shirt, glad i have one, but at more then double the price of the Nike, hard to justify. Guess I'll have to see if wife is feeling generous for birthdays etc!!
Thanks for the tips
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Re: Sunburn
Postby Timmeh » Mon Feb 20, 2012 1:57 pm
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Re: Sunburn
Postby goneriding » Mon Feb 20, 2012 2:31 pm
Even though they don't satisfy the original requirement the benefits (apart from the obvious) are:
1. they don't flap around.
2. they're ventilated unlike long sleeves.
3. they wick sweat away (not much of a problem on the arms though).
Think of it as a tiny step towards lycra. Just a little one...you can stop anytime you like
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Re: Sunburn
Postby waramatt » Mon Feb 20, 2012 2:50 pm
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