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Solumbra make some SPF stuff that works under the helmet.
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Though I wear a traditional bandanna I really should wear something that covers my full scalp. I'm not bald, per se, but very thin on top. That being said, I will likely the Helmet Liner with Sun Protection SPF from Aero Tech Designs, as I recently purchased from them for the first time this week, very happy with the quality and performance of the cycling shorts I purchased (I'll never skimp on shorts again!). Also, all of their products (they sell limited items from other brands) are made, BY THEM, in Pittsburgh in the good ole USA!
I don't normally wear a helmet and buzz the head short. We ride all day on the weekends down in the Burgh and I don't end up thinking about it until I'm home jumping into the shower. OUCH!
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https://www.bikenashbar.com/cycling/...-pa-hlvtw-base this helmet liner is only 5 bucks right now with whatever sale nashbar has going on
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I don't know the SPF of the Pace skull caps but I get a tan line on my forehead from them so apparently they work. I still have hair but its SPF is fading fast. I wear the cap for other reasons always. They simply make my riding life better. Cleaner, clean smelling helmet needing far few washes, cleaner hair, no sweat in my eyes, slightly warmer on cool days.
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A sweatvac with the mesh top works well: keeps sweat out of your eyes at stops, and blocks enough sun to prevent burns for 11+ hours at a time (under a helmet).
If it is large enough, it will even tuck down over your ears to cut wind noise, but sizing varies.
If it is large enough, it will even tuck down over your ears to cut wind noise, but sizing varies.
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Bald here.
Bandanas work but they have to be larger than average or they just come unraveled for me. I typically wear a cotton skull cap, sort of a pre-shaped/folded banana. Something like this...but not this...
https://www.amazon.com/TESOON-Sweat-...ct_top?ie=UTF8
I like cotton because it holds sweat. That sounds weird, but by holding sweat it's constantly evaporating and does a nice job of keeping my head cool. It's gross as a son of a gun, don't get me wrong. But it really does keep my head cool and protected from the sun. And the adjustable nature lets you size it right so it's not over your ears.
What I don't like are stretchy helmet liners because I can't find one that's either not super tight or that's not so huge it comes down over my ears.
When its cold I just wear a balaclava and that solves both the cold and sunburn problem.
Sunscreen is awful inside a helmet. It just builds up residue inside the helmet and it gets nasty. And then your helmet ends up smelling like rotten beach.
Bandanas work but they have to be larger than average or they just come unraveled for me. I typically wear a cotton skull cap, sort of a pre-shaped/folded banana. Something like this...but not this...
https://www.amazon.com/TESOON-Sweat-...ct_top?ie=UTF8
I like cotton because it holds sweat. That sounds weird, but by holding sweat it's constantly evaporating and does a nice job of keeping my head cool. It's gross as a son of a gun, don't get me wrong. But it really does keep my head cool and protected from the sun. And the adjustable nature lets you size it right so it's not over your ears.
What I don't like are stretchy helmet liners because I can't find one that's either not super tight or that's not so huge it comes down over my ears.
When its cold I just wear a balaclava and that solves both the cold and sunburn problem.
Sunscreen is awful inside a helmet. It just builds up residue inside the helmet and it gets nasty. And then your helmet ends up smelling like rotten beach.
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My hear is just thinning hair and I have several HeadSweats. I wear one on every ride — season doesn't matter. Amazon sells then.
https://www.amazon.com/Headsweats-Shorty-Beanie-Helmet-Liner/dp/B00H3FSUWK/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1526592289&sr=8-13&keywords=headsweats
https://www.amazon.com/Headsweats-Shorty-Beanie-Helmet-Liner/dp/B00H3FSUWK/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1526592289&sr=8-13&keywords=headsweats
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My hear is just thinning hair and I have several HeadSweats. I wear one on every ride — season doesn't matter. Amazon sells then.
https://www.amazon.com/Headsweats-Sh...rds=headsweats
https://www.amazon.com/Headsweats-Sh...rds=headsweats
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I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
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I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
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106 miles today, mid 80'sF with rain on the verge and poured down after finishing used HEADSWEATS cap flipped and when it's in 90'sF use HEADSWEATS beanie with tail.
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Looks like Marco used a bandana under helmet and without. I can't stand doorag under helmet in hot weather. I get too hot especially on climbs. I lather the dome in suntan lotion and may wear Headsweats head band. But your results may vary
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I wear a Headsweats beanie, and it does the job. At first I thought the "distinctive short tail" was a bad idea, but it does keep the sun off part of my neck.
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My hear is just thinning hair and I have several HeadSweats. I wear one on every ride — season doesn't matter. Amazon sells then.
https://www.amazon.com/Headsweats-Sh...rds=headsweats
https://www.amazon.com/Headsweats-Sh...rds=headsweats
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0754Q9WFP/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I use it in cool weather but I suppose you can use it in warm weather. it certainly soaks up what flows, but you may want to bring a 2nd & swap it out halfway thru the ride
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Same issue. Huge bald spot. I use headsweats and they work great.
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I'm bald and use a white skull cap underneath my helmet.
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I bought a sweatvac for the very reason you state.,,,,, tan marks in the pattern of my helmet holes on my bare dome. It fit well under my existing helmet. Maybe mine wasn't as snug.
Added benifits I found was that it channeled the sweat away from dripping in my face and eyes and the cooling effect from evaporation while moving at speed seemed to be better than with my bare head in helmet.
Added benifits I found was that it channeled the sweat away from dripping in my face and eyes and the cooling effect from evaporation while moving at speed seemed to be better than with my bare head in helmet.
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Looks just like what the woman is wearing in the picture up the thread, only without the flag.
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One time I forgot my skull cap and sunblock and I had red stripes on my scalp for week looked like a Michigan Wolverine football helmet.