Keep getting dropped
#127
ignominious poltroon
Join Date: Jan 2022
Posts: 4,047
Mentioned: 3 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2241 Post(s)
Liked 3,443 Times
in
1,802 Posts
I wear long-sleeve summer (cool) jerseys. They actually keep me cooler than short sleeve ones or arm protectors.
#128
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2021
Posts: 1,995
Mentioned: 24 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2700 Post(s)
Liked 486 Times
in
351 Posts
I'm still skeptical if any of this is for real, but if it is, you need to realize skin cancer, especially around here (Bay Area) is a huge problem. Don't take this risk.
I wear long-sleeve summer (cool) jerseys. They actually keep me cooler than short sleeve ones or arm protectors.
I wear long-sleeve summer (cool) jerseys. They actually keep me cooler than short sleeve ones or arm protectors.
#129
ignominious poltroon
Join Date: Jan 2022
Posts: 4,047
Mentioned: 3 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2241 Post(s)
Liked 3,443 Times
in
1,802 Posts
Not if it is reflective. Good to avoid peak UV (about 1pm here).
#130
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 5,954
Bikes: Colnago, Van Dessel, Factor, Cervelo, Ritchey
Mentioned: 5 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3956 Post(s)
Liked 7,307 Times
in
2,949 Posts
#131
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: TC, MN
Posts: 39,520
Bikes: R3 Disc, Haanjo
Mentioned: 354 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
Quoted: 20810 Post(s)
Liked 9,456 Times
in
4,672 Posts
#132
Full Member
I do both and before each ride the ride leader lets everyone know the rules of the ride. I don't mind rides with a regroup but prefer not. on rural routes my group of friends try to never let one rider ride alone, safety in numbers kind of thing.
#133
Banned.
The cheapest reputable bike wear brands I think is Rock Bros and Fox.
Eventually, we'll have spider silk wear and they can even provide cooling like a heat sink, even if you don't sweat. They'd be the ultimate summer sports wear but unfortunately, I'd bet they'll be super expensive only few will bother to buy until the Chinese knockoffs becomes available.
#134
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2021
Posts: 1,995
Mentioned: 24 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2700 Post(s)
Liked 486 Times
in
351 Posts
Reputable brand bike-specific wear would actually feel colder on the skin than without, especially the brightly colored ones. Closely-fitting ones would even be better as long as it's not too tight that they actually start blocking the sweat pores.
The cheapest reputable bike wear brands I think is Rock Bros and Fox.
Eventually, we'll have spider silk wear and they can even provide cooling like a heat sink, even if you don't sweat. They'd be the ultimate summer sports wear but unfortunately, I'd bet they'll be super expensive only few will bother to buy until the Chinese knockoffs becomes available.
The cheapest reputable bike wear brands I think is Rock Bros and Fox.
Eventually, we'll have spider silk wear and they can even provide cooling like a heat sink, even if you don't sweat. They'd be the ultimate summer sports wear but unfortunately, I'd bet they'll be super expensive only few will bother to buy until the Chinese knockoffs becomes available.
#135
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: In the foothills of Los Angeles County
Posts: 25,302
Mentioned: 8 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 8287 Post(s)
Liked 9,061 Times
in
4,483 Posts
#136
Klaatu..Verata..Necktie?
Join Date: May 2007
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 17,984
Bikes: Litespeed Ultimate, Ultegra; Canyon Endurace, 105; Battaglin MAX, Chorus; Bianchi 928 Veloce; Ritchey Road Logic, Dura Ace; Cannondale R500 RX100; Schwinn Circuit, Sante; Lotus Supreme, Dura Ace
Mentioned: 41 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 10440 Post(s)
Liked 11,914 Times
in
6,101 Posts
Originally Posted by Polaris OBark;22617011[b
]I'm still skeptical if any of this is for real,[/b] but if it is, you need to realize skin cancer, especially around here (Bay Area) is a huge problem. Don't take this risk.
I wear long-sleeve summer (cool) jerseys. They actually keep me cooler than short sleeve ones or arm protectors.
I wear long-sleeve summer (cool) jerseys. They actually keep me cooler than short sleeve ones or arm protectors.
I can also confirm about skin cancer in the Bay Area, having had a Melanoma In Situ removed from my right thigh 13 years ago.
__________________
"Don't take life so serious-it ain't nohow permanent."
"Everybody's gotta be somewhere." - Eccles
"Don't take life so serious-it ain't nohow permanent."
"Everybody's gotta be somewhere." - Eccles
#137
Klaatu..Verata..Necktie?
Join Date: May 2007
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 17,984
Bikes: Litespeed Ultimate, Ultegra; Canyon Endurace, 105; Battaglin MAX, Chorus; Bianchi 928 Veloce; Ritchey Road Logic, Dura Ace; Cannondale R500 RX100; Schwinn Circuit, Sante; Lotus Supreme, Dura Ace
Mentioned: 41 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 10440 Post(s)
Liked 11,914 Times
in
6,101 Posts
#138
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: In the foothills of Los Angeles County
Posts: 25,302
Mentioned: 8 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 8287 Post(s)
Liked 9,061 Times
in
4,483 Posts
Me too. I'm an inch taller than he is and 52 pounds heavier. When I was 35 and first joined the road club I was about 75 pounds heavier than he is.
My friend is about his size and weight. He can wear a small tee shirt. Tiny shoulders and frame he was always a great climber but he's around 77 or 78 now.
My friend is about his size and weight. He can wear a small tee shirt. Tiny shoulders and frame he was always a great climber but he's around 77 or 78 now.
#139
serious cyclist
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Austin
Posts: 21,147
Bikes: S1, R2, P2
Mentioned: 115 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
Quoted: 9334 Post(s)
Liked 3,679 Times
in
2,026 Posts
I haven't worn a shirt while running in many years (other than shop jersey while racing), but... running is much shorter than cycling, and finished with the sun much lower. "Getting used" to a red back sounds like poor life choices.
Likes For Bah Humbug:
#140
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: TC, MN
Posts: 39,520
Bikes: R3 Disc, Haanjo
Mentioned: 354 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
Quoted: 20810 Post(s)
Liked 9,456 Times
in
4,672 Posts
Likes For WhyFi:
#141
Should Be More Popular
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Malvern, PA (20 miles West of Philly)
Posts: 43,057
Bikes: 1986 Alpine (steel road bike), 2009 Ti Habenero, 2013 Specialized Roubaix
Mentioned: 560 Post(s)
Tagged: 2 Thread(s)
Quoted: 22600 Post(s)
Liked 8,928 Times
in
4,160 Posts
Likes For datlas:
#143
The Wheezing Geezer
Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: Española, NM
Posts: 1,060
Bikes: 1976 Fredo Speciale, Jamis Citizen 1, Ellis-Briggs FAVORI, Rivendell Clem Smith Jr.
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 414 Post(s)
Liked 922 Times
in
447 Posts
I think the key to not being dropped is to become part of the group. To show up at the start of the rides, learn some names, learn how to ride close without being squirrelly, and to become part of whatever 'peloton' or 'breakaway' that you are in at the moment. Tell 'em "My name's Larry, but you can call me Fred", with a smile. You take so much abuse around here it's surprising that you remain so good-natured. I'm sure you can find a group that will accept you as you are, if you are actually trying to ride smoothly and courteously, and ride like a teammate, instead of a random competitor.
I used to think that riding without a shirt was kinda rude, but now that I'm 64, I do it myself. "All the more reason", I can hear the murmuring...
Just being yourself was OK, in the seventies at least, and may become OK again.
I used to think that riding without a shirt was kinda rude, but now that I'm 64, I do it myself. "All the more reason", I can hear the murmuring...
Just being yourself was OK, in the seventies at least, and may become OK again.
Likes For Fredo76:
Likes For LarrySellerz:
#145
Super-duper Genius
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Muskrat Springs, Utah
Posts: 1,713
Mentioned: 20 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 768 Post(s)
Liked 984 Times
in
508 Posts
I’m also not surprised that some of the groups don’t welcome you, as you’re inclined to do some goofy stuff at times.
Likes For Broctoon:
#146
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: TC, MN
Posts: 39,520
Bikes: R3 Disc, Haanjo
Mentioned: 354 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
Quoted: 20810 Post(s)
Liked 9,456 Times
in
4,672 Posts
#149
.
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Rocket City, No'ala
Posts: 12,763
Bikes: 2014 Trek Domane 5.2, 1985 Pinarello Treviso, 1990 Gardin Shred, 2006 Bianchi San Jose
Mentioned: 3 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 62 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 28 Times
in
13 Posts
Wow, I may have to come back here more often, now that Larry is here posting. BF used to have some really good trolls commentators, especially before they went corporate.
__________________
#150
he said member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: is everything
Posts: 13,802
Bikes: yes please
Mentioned: 4 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2789 Post(s)
Liked 1,951 Times
in
1,207 Posts