What to wear instead of a cap?

pechacheli

This is genuine question so no silly answers!

Summer is here, kind of, and wearing a cap is getting uncomfortable on longer rides. If i don't wear a cap I find the sweat drips down into my glasses (sorry for the graphic picture!) which isn't ideal.

I won't wear a bandana as I'm not good enough to pull off the Il Pirata look so what other options are there?

Yours

Sweaty bald man!

schlepcycling

Castelli summer headband
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/castelli-summer-headband-1/?lang=en&curr=GBP&dest=1&kpid=5360546127&sku=5360546127&ci_src=18615224&ci_sku=5360546127uk&utm_source=google&utm_term&utm_campaign=Clothing&utm_medium=base&utm_content=sZWAV6a90_dc|pcrid||pkw||pmt||prd|5360546127uk

thefilbertfox

Ahoy there me hearty.
I've recently bought a Castelli Summer Headband which seems to do a good job at keeping the sweat out. Before that, I tended to use my buff.

craigus89

At risk of stirring up 'that' debate, are you wearing this under a helmet? If your helmet fits right you shouldn't be getting sweat dripping down really.

marcusjb

schlepcycling wrote:

Castelli summer headband
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/castelli-summer-headband-1/?lang=en&curr=GBP&dest=1&kpid=5360546127&sku=5360546127&ci_src=18615224&ci_sku=5360546127uk&utm_source=google&utm_term&utm_campaign=Clothing&utm_medium=base&utm_content=sZWAV6a90_dc|pcrid||pkw||pmt||prd|5360546127uk

Yep - wear that exact thing a lot and it works really well.

I like a cap, but sometimes it's just too hot for them and the headband works well and you look well 80s.

marcusjb

Craigus89 wrote:

At risk of stirring up 'that' debate, are you wearing this under a helmet? If your helmet fits right you shouldn't be getting sweat dripping down really.

Or you're not trying hard enough? :twisted:

pechacheli

Thanks everyone...

I went to my LBS and bought a headband. They only had the Gore one but its light and fits neatly.

Reckon that'll do the trick!

mrushton

Walz moisture wicking cap is good and more spendy the Assos Robofoil (only 1 colour)

Matthewfalle

Handkerchief with the corners tied up to make a hat like affair.

tootsie323

Matthewfalle wrote:

Handkerchief with the corners tied up to make a hat like affair.

I'll second that. And replace the lycra with a string vest.

supermurph09

+1 for the castelli, soaks the sweat up really well.

darkhairedlord

generic headband at the start of a ride,
If it gets too hot it'll pull down and under the chinstrap then over the helmet without removing the helmet first. Easy to do one handed while still pedalling. Never worn a cap under my helmet.

mrb123

tootsie323 wrote:

Matthewfalle wrote:

Handkerchief with the corners tied up to make a hat like affair.

I'll second that. And replace the lycra with a string vest.

In fairness those sleeveless cycling base layers are basically string vests.

Bozman

+1 Walz moisture wicking cap.

t4tomo

marcusjb wrote:

schlepcycling wrote:

Castelli summer headband
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/castelli-summer-headband-1/?lang=en&curr=GBP&dest=1&kpid=5360546127&sku=5360546127&ci_src=18615224&ci_sku=5360546127uk&utm_source=google&utm_term&utm_campaign=Clothing&utm_medium=base&utm_content=sZWAV6a90_dc|pcrid||pkw||pmt||prd|5360546127uk

Yep - wear that exact thing a lot and it works really well.

I like a cap, but sometimes it's just too hot for them and the headband works well and you look well 80s.

Or cheaper version from PI
https://www.cyclestore.co.uk/pearl_izumi_transfer_lite_headband_2015-ID_66491?gclid=CjwKEAjwkcWrBRDg5u6SuPS11C0SJAChLLAHRxFm6mIJtNmFfyuImeHLPGvsVHPrh_81pmDu4wh-9xoC7VHw_wcB

t4tomo

Craigus89 wrote:

At risk of stirring up 'that' debate, are you wearing this under a helmet? If your helmet fits right you shouldn't be getting sweat dripping down really.

Depends on helmet design, my cheap spec commuter helmet had a full band with padding on the adjuster, my best helmet just had a band around back of head so there are gaps between the front padding for sweat to drip down.

That said even with the spec helmet and similar it's easier to wash a headband than the helmet padding.