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sarahubasics

1 posts since
Jul 28, 2007

Jul 28, 2007 6:04 PM

I recently moved to Utah where the sun is quite more than I really like to bike in and I have been getting a rash on the days when I ride for hours. I would like to get some light weight, white (or some very pale color), biking tights and some long white gloves with an extra long cuff. Does anyone know where I could find such things? Or know of some non-bike-clothing substitutes that have worked for you?

Thanks!
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Vicki S.

216 posts since
Aug 31, 2007

1. Sep 28, 2007 7:46 PM

in response to: sarahubasics

I just recently started biking in Nevada, where it is hot as well. I just bought a pair of bike shorts that are white from Scott and the matching jersey as well. I believe they have a blue/white pair also.

There is also several types of creams you can use. One I can think of is Bag Balm and the other is in a deoderant stick. Check with roadrunner sports.com they have that one.

I hope you have found something since you posted it.

omabikeryder

175 posts since
Jul 9, 2007

2. Jan 24, 2008 4:50 PM

in response to: Vicki S.

I know someone who bikes and is very fair skinned. She bikes with longsleeved tops made to keep the sun off of you, works for running, biking, anything outdoors. Think it's called Solarwear or something like that.

JogBike

2 posts since
Jan 10, 2008

3. Mar 7, 2008 2:27 PM

in response to: sarahubasics

Go to Sun Precautions at http://www.sunprecautions.com/ for a wide range of SPF 30 sun protection clothing. In addition to white clothing, there is some specifically for bicycling.

jogbike

Lynn Stevens

1 posts since
Mar 11, 2008

4. Mar 11, 2008 1:45 PM

in response to: sarahubasics

I have been biking here in Utah for a few years. Also ski and windsurf here. It is truly an outdoor state.

For bike clothing, I go to two places. Caynon Bike on about 33rd South and Wasatch in the foot hill mall by Dan's foods. Great guys, and for special needs, really know the area.

The other place I go is Pearl Asumi up at the outlet mall by Kimble junction near Park City Utah. They have great deals, and a knowledgeable staff. My wife is small and hard to fit, and they were able to help, This place only handles clothing for what we do. Check it out.

MotiveForcer

195 posts since
Jul 9, 2007

5. Mar 21, 2008 5:13 AM

in response to: sarahubasics

Some interesting replys so far but my question is: WHY WHITE? Did you folks know that the coolest color to wear is light blue? Look at the sky! Of course, the fabrics these days are fantastic for wicking moisture away and keeping cool but of course lighter colors are better than dark ones. Hydrate and make sure you use a sports drink when riding. The more you ride the more efficient your body will become at cooling itself (the cooling perspiration becomes more water and less waste products.to over simplifiy.)

I preume you are wearing high quality bike sunglasses as well?

STAY COOL and keep your head up!

EJ Levy

redroadie

8 posts since
May 1, 2008

6. May 21, 2008 12:35 AM

in response to: sarahubasics

You might try www.coloradocyclist.com, they have a lot of quality stuff or www.nashbar.com.

oldsckool

3 posts since
Jun 12, 2008

7. Jun 12, 2008 12:01 PM

in response to: sarahubasics

Sara,

Try Assos of Switzerland www.assos.com They make the finest clothing and I have a some white shorts from them. However be careful. Some white clothing particularly from the cheaper or lower quality companies use a lower "weight" fabric which will make you short s see through....especially if you get wet or sweat allot.

Good luck

Sean

kirkcampbell33

2 posts since
May 8, 2008

8. Jun 23, 2008 7:23 AM

in response to: oldsckool

I own an expensive pair of light blue Assos Bib shorts, and believe me , they are see-through , I've had to stop wearing them.

oldsckool

3 posts since
Jun 12, 2008

9. Jun 23, 2008 7:36 AM

in response to: kirkcampbell33

Blue Assos shorts. Assos does not make BLUE shorts. Are you talking about a team or ?

MotiveForcer

195 posts since
Jul 9, 2007

10. Jun 23, 2008 7:48 AM

in response to: sarahubasics

Thinking a bit about the original question, I remembered a Nike running shirt that was long sleeved and very light weight. I presume it would be good against the sun's harmful rays. Of course it does not have rear pockets as our bike jerseys have I usually wear it on short rides where I won't need an energy bar.

I neglected in my previous email to mention that suntan lotion, preferably a sport lotion actually serves to keep one cool besides blocking the sun. Wearing a high quality sunglass is important too. It will keep you feeling more relaxed if the glare of the sun is minimized and prolongs the need for cataract surgery.

kirkcampbell33

2 posts since
May 8, 2008

11. Jun 23, 2008 8:40 AM

in response to: oldsckool

Go to their web site, they make Bib shorts in model, TF 1. mille in Blue Yellow, Red, Black, White, and Titan (whatever that is)

I see you're a real expert on Assos bike clothing.

oldsckool

3 posts since
Jun 12, 2008

12. Jun 23, 2008 12:33 PM

in response to: kirkcampbell33

I was referring to sublimated bike shorts. The blue shorts you are talking about are not sublimated.

skilender

1 posts since
Jun 24, 2008

13. Jun 24, 2008 2:16 PM

in response to: sarahubasics

For the road I have white bib shorts/kits from Santini (UCI ProTour kit), Exteondo, Look (ProTeam line) and Giordano (Tenax series). All 4 of these shorts are higher-tech materials that are ventilated and wick moisture well. I got them all online. I suggest Googling the brand and checking which retailers carry "white" if that is what you want. I ride in Northen Cal and Colorado/Utah and manage to stay reasonably cool in the summer months on the road. I do not wear light colors on the mountain bike as it would get too dirty/stained with mud etc. Although none of the outfits are "see-through", I am warned by women that white shows all your flaws so it is not for all bodystyles if one is at all self-concious. Also, a colored jersey may bleed its color onto white shorts/bibs around the waist as you sweat in the summer heat (Giordano did this to me). Good luck !!

Doctor Michael

1 posts since
Jul 21, 2008

14. Jul 21, 2008 11:45 AM

in response to: MotiveForcer

Try on your light blue shirt and stand in front of a heat lamp.

Now try the same with a white shirt. Red and Infra-red are

not reflected by the blue shirt, otherwise it would appear as

a "red" shirt.

Every trial of this sort concludes that "darker" fabrics absorb

more heat than do "lighter" ones. So if hot pink is your thing,

then go with it. You probably won't notice much difference

in comfort between that and the bland white.... and you'll be

more visible by drivers.

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