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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
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Bikes: 2015 Charge Plug, 2007 Dahon Boardwalk, 1997 Nishiki Blazer, 1984 Nishiki International, 2006 Felt F65, 1989 Dahon Getaway V
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Been very bald for 15 years. I commute ~45 minures twice a day at 6500' in Colorado Springs.
I learned to cover my head, arms and neck if I am going to be out in the sun for more than an 1/2 hour. My weekend rides average 2.5 hours.
While my arms and neck will burn while riding, my head does not, and has not with any helmet I have worn; usuall the inexpensive Bell or Schwinn from Target or Wal-Mart, with moderate venting.
I think it is because of riding leaning forward on my road bikes, and in similar position on my MTB-based commuter, and the vent hole on these cheaper helmets ar small and pointed forward while I ride leaning forward.
I wear sun-sleeves and a neck gaiter, both wicking and cooling, And now I am interested in a wicking skullcap for additional cooling, and any extra sun protection couldn't hurt.