cyclists tan

anthdci

Since we have had quite a reasonable summer and I have been out on my bike quite a lot I have developed quite a nice tan, however there is a distinct line from my jersey arms and the bottom of my bib shorts. I don't really care about my legs because my normal shorts are slightly longer, but I have some shorter sleeve tops where it looks a bit daft having a milk bottle white patch between the tshirt at the start of my tan

Surely I am not the only one to get this, do you just laugh at yourself, ignore it, or do something about it?

I am in the laugh at yourself category, but I might be getting a last minute holiday deal with friends in sept and I know I am going to get ripped to shreds when the see the tan lines, for the first few days at least.

dnwhite88

Wear them with pride, it's a badge of honour. Also give a small nod to anyone else you see with the same ridiculous tan lines, they will understand.

djm501

Rule number 7 dude. http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/

simonhead

You certainly arent the only one, be proud of them lines, its the mark of a cyclist. What you need is a decent story as to the cause, ie you went out for a 25 mile spin and ended up riding with Sir Brad for 100 odd miles and as a thanks for helping him fix a puncture you had tea and biscuits in his garden.

anthdci

djm501 wrote:

Rule number 7 dude. http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/

forgot to check the rules.

thegreatdivide

Another year where I look like I have dark brown leg and arm warmers on - I even have white hands. Off to Corfu a week today - I'm going to look ace on the beach

dnwhite88

thegreatdivide wrote:

I even have white hands

Possibly my favourite part of the cyclists tan!

GiantMike

Embrace the comedy tan. It's a sign of strength, not weakness.

Even though everybody will be laughing at you, and some small children may point, you know you're a hill climbing God.

Grill

Rule #7 :P

anthdci

Grill wrote:

Rule #7 :P

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that's not to far from what mine look like.

GiantMike

Grill wrote:

Rule #7 :P

Is that rule #7 from a photography website?

Rule #7. Whenever possible take photos using inappropriate settings and movement to ensure the subject is blurry. Ideally out of focus, slow shutter speed and motion blur, but any is acceptable on its own.

VmanF3

Problem is it looks just the same as:

Farmers tan
Builders tan
Sailors tan


Someone could be very judgemental and award you the wrong social status...

Grill

GiantMike wrote:

Grill wrote:

Rule #7 :P

Is that rule #7 from a photography website?

Rule #7. Whenever possible take photos using inappropriate settings and movement to ensure the subject is blurry. Ideally out of focus, slow shutter speed and motion blur, but any is acceptable on its own.

Are you accusing me of taking a blurry photo of myself?

djm501

VmanF3 wrote:

Problem is it looks just the same as:

Builders tan
Someone could be very judgemental and award you the wrong social status...

Surely a quick check of the buttocks would sort that out. (You were wearing bishorts right?)

VmanF3

djm501 wrote:

VmanF3 wrote:

Problem is it looks just the same as:

Builders tan
Someone could be very judgemental and award you the wrong social status...

Surely a quick check of the buttocks would sort that out. (You were wearing bishorts right?)

Good point well made....but not sure I want to check...

onemoresolo

Sleeveless tri-tops seemed to be de rigueur for cyclists in France and Italy (i.e. places with actual hot weather) from my experience.

djhermer

VmanF3 wrote:

Problem is it looks just the same as:

Farmers tan
Builders tan
Sailors tan


Someone could be very judgemental and award you the wrong social status...

And Golfer's tan. I was accused of this last week. :shock:

BrandonA

I don't care about the arms or the legs as I don't wear anything shorter than my cycling gear.

The thing that gets me is the white hands and brown arms due to wearing cycling gloves. This is weird as people do not expect this as non-cyclists do not wear gloves in the summer.

hatch87

dnwhite88 wrote:

thegreatdivide wrote:

I even have white hands

Possibly my favourite part of the cyclists tan!

Oh yes, I've since been to Spain so my tan is evened out now, but for a while I had brown finger tips, white hands, brown arms and a white watch strap line. I don't think I could be confused with anything but a cyclist lol

richard_farrant

BrandonA wrote:

I don't care about the arms or the legs as I don't wear anything shorter than my cycling gear.

The thing that gets me is the white hands and brown arms due to wearing cycling gloves. This is weird as people do not expect this as non-cyclists do not wear gloves in the summer.

Simple to solve... dont wear gloves in the hot weather

hopak

I give you this........not me I hasten to add.

goonz

dnwhite88 wrote:

Wear them with pride, it's a badge of honour. Also give a small nod to anyone else you see with the same ridiculous tan lines, they will understand.

Exactly, I sport mine whereever I can....i love the finger digits and wrist tan upto jersey sleeve from wearing mitts.

People spend thousands going abroad to get tanned up you getting for free on your bike. Love it!

Grill

The hair on those legs is positively offense.

doug5_10

Grill wrote:

The hair on those legs is positively offense.

As is the appalling bib length and diagonal tan line.

Bwgan

Love this thread! Not really thought about my hands, but on closer inspection my fingers are a bit browner than the back of my hands!

Baby Trek

It is something to be proud of...I keep trying to make mine even darker! The best bit being the white line at the ankle!

Azhar

dnwhite88 wrote:

Wear them with pride, it's a badge of honour. Also give a small nod to anyone else you see with the same ridiculous tan lines, they will understand.

+1

chris_bass

my white hands do make impromptu mime sessions a lot easier!!

motogull

And also the white stripe from wearing a watch. My left arm looked proper daft.

Bwgan

Who's get a white strap mark on their face?

DavidJB

Mine are absolutely ridiculous...from spending 15 hours a week training. I find it highly amusing.