I noticed riders wear long sleeve jersey in the summer.
I can't tolerate long sleeve jersey in hot humid weather.
I can't tolerate long sleeve jersey in hot humid weather.
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First few weeks mid spring early summer the small pine trees that brush against my arms leaves the nastiest rash nowadays...... Long sleeve shirt for the win
Sunburn, bugs, trees, gorse bushes, keep the wind chill at bay (Scottish summers are generally cooler than most other places).
You can always roll the sleeves up too.
I still prefer to ride in short sleeves when I can, but it's not always the ideal choice.
You can always roll the sleeves up too.
I still prefer to ride in short sleeves when I can, but it's not always the ideal choice.
I saw a man out for a walk yesterday wearing a black winter coat. It was 90 degrees out.
Some people are wired differently?🤷🏻‍♂️
Some people are wired differently?🤷🏻‍♂️
ChatGPT said tight fitting black clothes are in style this year. You tryin' to say it's wrong?
While I don't wear long sleeves all the time, it does provide a little extra protection if I biff it and also sun protection. I don't particularly like the feeling of sunscreen, although I do use it on my face, ears, etc... and my now balding head! I get lightweight, very breathable long sleeve jerseys for gravel riding too.
When moisten long sleeve jersey, long sleeve become cooler than short sleeve and protect from sun.
Sun, poison oak heavy trail, and light protection when it is too much for arm pads, but I might want to mess around the small jumps a bit. False confidence may be.
On Saturday I wore a long sleeve and actually long pants for my dawn ride. The trail fits all three from above, and the day started in the 50s. When I was done it was the 60s F.
On Saturday I wore a long sleeve and actually long pants for my dawn ride. The trail fits all three from above, and the day started in the 50s. When I was done it was the 60s F.
For me, it is mainly protection from the sun. And because I sweat a lot, reapplying sunscreen is much more annoying than wearing long sleeves.
I have several lightweight long sleeve jerseys that I can pull the sleeves up on when I need to cool off. Limiting sun exposure is key, but also being able to regulate temperature without needing to add / remove clothing at higher altitudes or when the weather changes.
I've taken to wearing one sleeve to protect my left arm while it heals from my crash in May. It already feels like a burn, the last thing I need is to add sunburn to it.
Aside form that, it just looks f-ing cool! One white sleeve and one bare arm. Mark my words, y'all will be doing it by the end of the Summer!
Aside form that, it just looks f-ing cool! One white sleeve and one bare arm. Mark my words, y'all will be doing it by the end of the Summer!
Chicks dig scars. Chicks dig tattoos. Seems you'd be a chick magnet if only you let your tattoos get scarred.
Extra sun protection, being in my mid-50's and getting actinic keratoses. The new sun hoodies are really lightweight and breathable and can be more comfortable than slathering sunscreen on.
Long sleeves in the sun or more visits to the surgeon for melanoma removal; easy choice for me.
I wear sleeves:
Boo!
These are very breathable and reflect the sun, keeping me cooler.
There's less exposed skin to have to put sunblock on, too.
I've taken to wearing Smartwool's merino long sleeve shirts. Started for sun protection on my 70-yr-old arms (getting thin-skinned!). Great for in woods, out to sun, back into woods... I used to buy the 150 wt base layer, which is now called classic all season. My favorite for riding NorCal pretty much all year round. If you sweat going up these shirts cool you coming down. Pretty great. Slim fit. I'm 5-6 and 155 lbs and a large is perfect. I don't know what actually large people wear. Anyway, I'm a big fan of merino wool. Has to be around a 150 wt to feel right for me. Minus33 is a little heavier but also a great shirt.
My long sleeves are for your protection. You'd be so distracted by my bulging muscles that you'd fall off your bike. You're welcome.
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