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Old 01-10-16, 03:05 PM
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Kotts
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Location: Central Ohio
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Bikes: One brand-less build-up, and a Connondale Synapse Carbon Ultegra Disc. A nicer bike than I need, but it was a good deal, so... ;-)

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Sunscreen Alternative

Originally Posted by BigC_82
After reading this whole thread I noticed you failed to mention one key tip about sunscreen as being on bike for that long. You need stop at some point to reapply.
Last summer I did a number of centuries (metric and "English"), topping with a 430-mile wide across South Dakota in August. I discovered "cool sleeves". Like arm warmers, but white or patterned treated spandex, with massive sweat wicking. I actually felt cooler with them on than without. The capper (and what makes this relevant to the quote)

SPF 30 that you don't have to reapply.

You still have to take care of face, neck & ears, but not having to worry about frying my arms helps.
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