Tanned Commuters
mese13
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On my way in this morning it occurred to me that my westerly commute in the morning, followed by an easterly ride home in the evening means that the sun is on my back on both legs of the commute. Hence my pasty complexion.
Are commuters who face the sun both ways (i.e. heading east in the morning, and west going home) now developing mahogany tans?
Are commuters who face the sun both ways (i.e. heading east in the morning, and west going home) now developing mahogany tans?
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Me. I'm cultivating some razor sharp tan lines on my arms.Mud - Genesis Vapour CCX
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I go south east on my way in into the rising sun and north west on my way home, (kind of) into the setting sun.
I'm a bronzed adonis due to this!
I have noticed a rather embarrassing white patch where my watch is....luckily my watch covers it up.....0 -
16 miles east in the morning (6am so too early for sun really) and 16 miles west in the afternoon, arms face and thighs tanning nicely!0
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...I just get in red in the face and puffing!...all the way...'til the wheels fall off and burn...0
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I'm starting to get Brown Arms White Hands Syndrome. Not immediately obvious to the casual observer but it's gonna keep getting worse as time progresses.Bianchi Via Nirone Veloce/Centaur 20100
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I don't like temps much over 20'C But I tan very quickly only need to walk past a window frankly.
so yes fairly tanned, the commute wiggles around but even in summer I normally come home in the dark at least once a week. though do also ride in the midday sun.0 -
Yeah I ride away from the sun everyday but I haven't particularly noticed that the backs of my legs and arms are particularly more tanned, I think just being outside in sun or shade helps develop a tan...Do not write below this line. Office use only.0
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Any helmet wearers beginning to develop badger stripes on their forehead?0
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I chase the sun but it doesn't make any difference I'm always white.
I wear as little as possible (no mitts, cap etc) for summer commuting to try and get a bit of colour but it doesn't work.
In preparation for delivery of my new WHITE club kit I even tried a bit of fake tan recently (it's in the mens No7 range so it must be ok for men right?). The only thing I turned brown was my half of the bed. And the hairy bit of my big toe.
I'm gonna start shaving my legs.0 -
pst88 wrote:I'm starting to get Brown Arms White Hands Syndrome. Not immediately obvious to the casual observer but it's gonna keep getting worse as time progresses.
I'm currently sporting the brown(ish) finger tips, white hands and brown(ish) arms as well. Not too bad atm, but it's only going to get worse...FCN 70 -
Can I play?
Haven't noticed much darkening of the legs, but the arms have a bit 8)0 -
I'm thinking of sellotaping my jersey sleeves to my arms so I get a nice sharp tan line0
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Jay dubbleU wrote:I'm thinking of sellotaping my jersey sleeves to my arms so I get a nice sharp tan line
Why not take it a step further and try writing something in suntan cream down your arms or across your face... You know like "Love" and "Hate" or write "Guns" across your biceps or something...Do not write below this line. Office use only.0 -
Watch strap and shades lines are marring my nutty brown hue.
That and the distressingly white legs that only see the air in public in the velodrome.FCN 5 belt driven fixie for city bits
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my tan is coming along a treat if my watch mark is anything to go by
Keeping it classy since '830 -
mudcow007 wrote:my tan is coming along a treat if my watch mark is anything to go by
I always forget that you're not an actual cow.0 -
King Donut wrote:
In preparation for delivery of my new WHITE club kit I even tried a bit of fake tan recently (it's in the mens No7 range so it must be ok for men right?). The only thing I turned brown was my half of the bed. And the hairy bit of my big toe.
I'm gonna start shaving my legs.
Jesus wept!
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King Donut wrote:mudcow007 wrote:my tan is coming along a treat if my watch mark is anything to go by
I always forget that you're not an actual cow.
i am just a well tanned oneKeeping it classy since '830 -
my tan lines never really go away but this time of year they are improving 8)0
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The skin on my face and neck is slowly becoming the same colour and texture as one of Mrs Crawler's handbags.
Legs, however, refuse to change colour. The hairs must provide 50+ SPF protection.My legs really ache.0 -
mudcow007 wrote:my tan is coming along a treat if my watch mark is anything to go by
So far his year the freckles on my arms are starting to coagulate below the sleeve line.
Legs are stuck at pastey white.I used to just ride my bike to work but now I find myself going out looking for bigger and bigger hills.0 -
mese13 wrote:On my way in this morning it occurred to me that my westerly commute in the morning, followed by an easterly ride home in the evening means that the sun is on my back on both legs of the commute. Hence my pasty complexion.
Are commuters who face the sun both ways (i.e. heading east in the morning, and west going home) now developing mahogany tans?
YesRule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
Il Principe wrote:King Donut wrote:
In preparation for delivery of my new WHITE club kit I even tried a bit of fake tan recently (it's in the mens No7 range so it must be ok for men right?). The only thing I turned brown was my half of the bed. And the hairy bit of my big toe.
I'm gonna start shaving my legs.
Jesus wept!
MTFU.
FFS I take a couple of days away from the forum and this ^ happens :shock:
Fake tan .....! REALLY ...?Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
itboffin wrote:Il Principe wrote:King Donut wrote:
In preparation for delivery of my new WHITE club kit I even tried a bit of fake tan recently (it's in the mens No7 range so it must be ok for men right?). The only thing I turned brown was my half of the bed. And the hairy bit of my big toe.
I'm gonna start shaving my legs.
Jesus wept!
MTFU.
FFS I take a couple of days away from the forum and this ^ happens :shock:
Fake tan .....! REALLY ...?
They said it was completely normal on The Only Way is Essex :?0 -
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I have a north east in the morning and a south west at night, so good tan developing, thought it's in limited areas. I have to fake tan my feet, hands and shoulders
Going to Croatia in a couple of weeks, I'm going to look a bit strange on the beach with my cycling tan lines!I was a fatty, then I took up cycling and can now eat cake guilt free!
"Triples are for girls" My Husband, 2010. (Evidently not for this girl though!)0 -
Clare_M wrote:I'm going to look a bit strange on the beach with my cycling tan lines!
Sunbed or nudist beach - wear just arm warmers and leg warmers. All over tan - sorted.0 -
essex-commuter wrote:Clare_M wrote:I'm going to look a bit strange on the beach with my cycling tan lines!
Sunbed or nudist beach - wear just arm warmers and leg warmers. All over tan - sorted.
Going with my parents, so nudist beach is out :shock:I was a fatty, then I took up cycling and can now eat cake guilt free!
"Triples are for girls" My Husband, 2010. (Evidently not for this girl though!)0 -
Clare_M wrote:I have a north east in the morning and a south west at night, so good tan developing, thought it's in limited areas. I have to fake tan my feet, hands and shoulders
Going to Croatia in a couple of weeks, I'm going to look a bit strange on the beach with my cycling tan lines!
Snap I'm going on the 26th JuneRule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0