Summertime! Severe case of bicycle shirt

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07-16-19, 04:22 AM

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FlMTNdude

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Originally Posted by Notso_fastLane

Try these: They are inexpensive enough that it you don't like it, you're not out much. I wish this company made leggings. I have several of the silver reflective shirts, and they make it actually cooler if you're riding in the sun. (I'm from AZ, it makes a real difference.))

https://www.vaporapparel.com/mens/solar-long-sleeve/

They flow air well, and are light and comfortable.

Thanks, used to live in New Mexico (dang I miss it!). With the humidity in Florida what works in more normal places doesn’t work here.

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07-17-19, 07:01 AM

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My advice to younger riders is to cover up. The skin on my forearms is severely damaged. In many traditional societies people have the good sense to cover up in the sun. We in a so-called advanced society have become stupid in regard to the sun.