Keeping the sun off !!!

MAXTHEDOG

Hi all,

I know that this may be tempting fate this 'summer',but what is your preferred method of keeping the sun off the back of the neck,apart from long hair that is.Also,does anyone recommend any sun block that doesn't slide straight off at the first sign of sweat? I have gotta say that I dont really like the usual greasy feel to sun block but realise that it's a neccessary evil.

Regards,

Not Another Hill

I uhmed & ahhed over whether to put sunblock on my legs and arms yesterday. I wish I had. Bright red arms and top of legs

I normally use the waterproof factor 30 or 50 suncreams and find that as long as I put loads on, I don't get burned. Last years Rydale Rumble - 6 hrs in searing heat and I was not burned despite the sweating. You can always carry one of the small tubes to reapply later in the ride if it's coming off.

giant_man

My sunblock is factor 50, quite thick and doesn't run. Good stuff, cos I have getting sunburnt. Anywhere. Put enough on and you'll be ok I have always found.

dbb

waterproof sunblock is the key here.
i used to use some vaseline above my eyebrows to stop the sweat from running into my eyes. heven't had to do that in the last few years though! :shock:

APIII

Use Riemans P20. It's strange stuff, a liquid rather than a cream or gel, and you only need to apply it once (about an hour before you go out in the sun). It's absorbed into the skin, so sweat doesn't make it run into your eyes. Just be careful though, only having to apply once is great, but if you miss a bit......ouch

doyler78

giant mancp wrote:

My sunblock is factor 50, quite thick and doesn't run. Good stuff, cos I have getting sunburnt. Anywhere. Put enough on and you'll be ok I have always found.

Care to share what sunblock you use

Someone suggested Piz Buin All Day Long. Anybody tried this one?

Not Another Hill

doyler78 wrote:

giant mancp wrote:

My sunblock is factor 50, quite thick and doesn't run. Good stuff, cos I have getting sunburnt. Anywhere. Put enough on and you'll be ok I have always found.

Care to share what sunblock you use

Someone suggested Piz Buin All Day Long. Anybody tried this one?

Whatever is on offer at Boots/Supermarket.

giant_man

Just a Boots Soltan 50+. Never burnt with it on yet.

Simon Notley

+1 for P20 - it's good stuff although you might want to top up the very vunerable areas if you're going to be doing really long rides in high summer.

doyler78

giant mancp wrote:

Just a Boots Soltan 50+. Never burnt with it on yet.

That's what I use on the summer holiday. Never usually need suntan lotion any other time but this year is going to be so different isn't it :?:

MAXTHEDOG

Yeah,sunday was a fantastic day for a bike ride but only if you were fully protected.Bit warm though for grinding up hills round here!

giant_man

doyler78 wrote:

giant mancp wrote:

Just a Boots Soltan 50+. Never burnt with it on yet.

That's what I use on the summer holiday. Never usually need suntan lotion any other time but this year is going to be so different isn't it :?:

Well yes apparently it's gonna be a scorcher, and if it is, well I shall just up the factor, put loads on and enjoy the sun

GyatsoLa

I'd suggest a Buff scarf or similar, preferably with a jersey with a collar. I've done quite a bit of touring in sunny climes and I find that wearing it pirate style, making sure it falls down over the back of the neck is the best overall solution. I find that with cream it gets too messy and/or, there is always a missing bit that burns.

disgruntledgoat

A Casquette, worn backwards. Has the added advantage of making you look unbelievably cool.