Protection from the sun. Sunblock, sunscreen, hats, shirts, etc.
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Sun protective clothing interfering with bike mirror
I have had a "third eye" type bike mirror on my helmet for years. However, recently I have learned of some genetic predisposition to certain types of skin cancer which affect the skin on the ...
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Should I be wearing sunblock?
I spend the vast majority of my time inside, so I would like to start getting into cycling. I rode up to the beach a couple days ago and got some slight sunburn. I personally don't mind sunburn all ...
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Sunscreen for Riding
What type of sunscreen is best for long road rides? I'm thinking sweatproof, non-greasy, non-smelly. Ideally it would be a 'low risk' and 'safe' according to something like the EWG or Good Guide, ...
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Sun protection while touring
I'm preparing for a mini tour in the greek islands this August and I'm getting concerned about sun protection. I'm considering not using a helmet (as I'll reach 30 km/h max). Last year I was wearing a ...
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What can bald guys do to prevent helmet sunburns?
In the cooler months I normally wear a skullcap like this, which both keeps me warm and covers my scalp under my helmet.
Now that summer is around the corner that skullcap is way too hot. I'd like ...
