Questions tagged [sun-protection]

One way to get faster, it seems, is to leave the city cycling paths (which are often shaded by trees) and to head to long stretches on country roads. On 4+ hour rides my arms get scorched from the sun, and it's cumulative. This is the case despite…

I need some new sunglasses for cycling - what features will actually be helpful - I've seen ones with vents, polarized lens, rubberised frame, replaceable lens . I just need the best value model that looks good.

I use a mineral sunscreen stick on my face before bike rides and always try to rub it in well. Somehow it usually ends up on my sunglasses anyway and cleaning them mid-ride is a gamble. Sometimes using my shirt works but other times, especially if…

I want sun protection for my arms. I bought these from a bike shop. They fit VERY tightly to my arms. When I wear them, they cause me to sweat about twice as much as wearing a long sleeve polyester shirt. Is that normal ?