{"id":28846,"date":"2023-06-05T05:08:20","date_gmt":"2023-06-05T12:08:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?p=28846"},"modified":"2023-06-03T07:51:05","modified_gmt":"2023-06-03T14:51:05","slug":"protect-cycling-summer-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/protect-cycling-summer-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Protect Yourself when Cycling in the Summer Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Here&#8217;s a post from Karen Matthews (<a href=\"https:\/\/batonwheels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bat on Wheels<\/a>) about how to protect yourself when cycling in the summer sun.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28850\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28850\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/bGzuPf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"28850\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/protect-cycling-summer-sun\/how-to-protect-yourself-while-cycling-in-the-summer-sun-bikes-on-a-florida-beach\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-Bikes-on-a-Florida-beach.jpg?fit=750%2C425&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,425\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"How to Protect Yourself when Cycling in the Summer Sun &#8211; Bikes on a Florida beach\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Summer is here, and that means it&#8217;s time to get outdoors and enjoy the beautiful weather on your bicycle!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-Bikes-on-a-Florida-beach.jpg?fit=300%2C170&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-Bikes-on-a-Florida-beach.jpg?fit=750%2C425&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-28850 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-Bikes-on-a-Florida-beach.jpg\" alt=\"How to protect youself when cycling in the summer sun - Bikes on the beach in Florida\" width=\"750\" height=\"425\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28850\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"28850\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/protect-cycling-summer-sun\/how-to-protect-yourself-while-cycling-in-the-summer-sun-bikes-on-a-florida-beach\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-Bikes-on-a-Florida-beach.jpg?fit=750%2C425&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,425\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"How to Protect Yourself when Cycling in the Summer Sun &#8211; Bikes on a Florida beach\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Summer is here, and that means it&#8217;s time to get outdoors and enjoy the beautiful weather on your bicycle!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-Bikes-on-a-Florida-beach.jpg?fit=300%2C170&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-Bikes-on-a-Florida-beach.jpg?fit=750%2C425&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-28850 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-Bikes-on-a-Florida-beach.jpg?resize=750%2C425&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to protect youself when cycling in the summer sun - Bikes on the beach in Florida\" width=\"750\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-Bikes-on-a-Florida-beach.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-Bikes-on-a-Florida-beach.jpg?resize=300%2C170&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-Bikes-on-a-Florida-beach.jpg?resize=150%2C85&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-Bikes-on-a-Florida-beach.jpg?resize=250%2C142&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-Bikes-on-a-Florida-beach.jpg?resize=320%2C181&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Bikes on the beach in Florida<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Summer cycling is the best! Warm summer breezes, the sun shining and flowers blooming make it a pleasure to be outside riding your bike. However, summer cycling can also have some negative results if proper precautions aren\u2019t taken to protect our skin. As cyclists, we are quite vulnerable to skin damage because we spend so much time outdoors.<\/p>\n<p>I love riding in Florida and am about to face my first summer here \u2013 a bit scary! I\u2019ve already learned how intense the sun can be, especially while riding on my recumbent bike. Because of the reclined trike position, my legs and face are quite exposed. I\u2019ve learned to take a number of precautions to hopefully allow me to safely ride all summer.<\/p>\n<h3>When is the Most Dangerous Time to Ride Your Bike?<\/h3>\n<p>The sun can be most intense between 10-4, so plan your rides before or after that, and of course seek shade whenever possible. Be aware, it\u2019s possible to get burned even on cloudy days, and UV rays can even penetrate through some clothing. My favorite bike trail is quite shaded, but even so, there are many open, sunny areas, so protection is still needed.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28848\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28848\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"28848\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/protect-cycling-summer-sun\/how-to-protect-yourself-while-cycling-in-the-summer-sun-batonwheels-shaded-trail\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-BatonWheels-Shaded-Trail.jpg?fit=750%2C1000&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,1000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"How to Protect Yourself while Cycling in the Summer Sun &#8211; BatonWheels Shaded Trail\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;My favorite bike trail is quite shaded, but even so, there are many open, sunny areas, so protection is still needed&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-BatonWheels-Shaded-Trail.jpg?fit=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-BatonWheels-Shaded-Trail.jpg?fit=750%2C1000&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28848 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-BatonWheels-Shaded-Trail.jpg\" alt=\"How to Protect Yourself while Cycling in the Summer Sun. My favorite bike trail is quite shaded, but even so, there are many open, sunny areas, so protection is still needed\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28848\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"28848\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/protect-cycling-summer-sun\/how-to-protect-yourself-while-cycling-in-the-summer-sun-batonwheels-shaded-trail\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-BatonWheels-Shaded-Trail.jpg?fit=750%2C1000&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,1000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"How to Protect Yourself while Cycling in the Summer Sun &#8211; BatonWheels Shaded Trail\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;My favorite bike trail is quite shaded, but even so, there are many open, sunny areas, so protection is still needed&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-BatonWheels-Shaded-Trail.jpg?fit=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-BatonWheels-Shaded-Trail.jpg?fit=750%2C1000&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28848 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-BatonWheels-Shaded-Trail.jpg?resize=750%2C1000&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to Protect Yourself while Cycling in the Summer Sun. My favorite bike trail is quite shaded, but even so, there are many open, sunny areas, so protection is still needed\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-BatonWheels-Shaded-Trail.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-BatonWheels-Shaded-Trail.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-BatonWheels-Shaded-Trail.jpg?resize=113%2C150&amp;ssl=1 113w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-BatonWheels-Shaded-Trail.jpg?resize=250%2C333&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-BatonWheels-Shaded-Trail.jpg?resize=320%2C427&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> My favorite bike trail is quite shaded, but even so, there are many open, sunny areas, so protection is still needed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Sunlight is the main source of ultraviolet radiation (UV). In the USA, the National Weather Service publishes a UV index so we can gauge the strength of UV light in our area. The scale is from 1 to 11+, and a higher number means the risk of UV exposure is greater, as is the risk of sunburn and skin damage. When possible, try to plan your rides around the best days and times with a lower UV index.<\/p>\n<h3>What Can We Do to Protect our Skin?<\/h3>\n<p>We don\u2019t want to give up riding in the summer, so in addition to riding at safer times, we can also seek ways to protect our skin \u2013 mainly by covering up. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.org\/cancer\/skin-cancer\/prevention-and-early-detection\/what-is-uv-radiation.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">American Cancer Society<\/a> there are 3 main types of UV rays:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>UVA rays\u00a0age skin cells and can damage their DNA. UVA rays are linked to long-term skin damage such as wrinkles, and are also thought to play a role in some skin cancers.<\/li>\n<li>UVB rays\u00a0have slightly more energy than UVA rays and are the main rays that cause sunburn and can damage the skin cells\u2019 DNA. They are also thought to cause most skin cancers.<\/li>\n<li>UVC rays\u00a0have more energy than the other types of UV rays, but they don\u2019t get through our atmosphere and are not in sunlight. They are not normally a cause of skin cancer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Both UVA and UVB rays can damage skin and cause skin cancer and are dangerous; UVB rays may more potent.<\/p>\n<h3>Can Clothing Protect Our Skin when Cycling?<\/h3>\n<p>Luckily, many manufacturers now offer more clothing options that help protect our skin. The clothing has sun protection or UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor). UPF rates a fabric\u2019s ability (from 15 to over 50) to stop UV rays from reaching our skin.<\/p>\n<p>Many of these clothing options are lightweight, quite comfortable, and offer wicking properties. When riding in the heat, you want the sweat pulled away from your skin to allow as much cooling as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Another option is leg and arm coolers.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3IWNmOx\">Arm coolers<\/a> protect from the sun and can be worn with your short-sleeved jersey. These can also be wet to aid the cooling effect.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe class=\"lazyload\" style=\"width: 120px; height: 240px;\" data-src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=far58-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B073TW5CTR&amp;asins=B073TW5CTR&amp;linkId=5bdbc2888f03a719742ec13bdc172052&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Leg coolers can be worn with your biking shorts to help protect your legs from the sun. Summer leggings are another option to protect the legs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe class=\"lazyload\" style=\"width: 120px; height: 240px;\" data-src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=far58-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B075839FTG&amp;asins=B075839FTG&amp;linkId=fe579a99dcd8eb5096e0a048a107c968&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Admittedly, I am not particularly fond of my summer cycling look. I never envisioned I would look quite like this when riding, but with the intense sun I don\u2019t want to take any unnecessary risks!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28849\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28849\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"28849\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/protect-cycling-summer-sun\/how-to-protect-yourself-while-cycling-in-the-summer-sun-bat-on-wheels\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-Bat-on-Wheels.jpg?fit=750%2C582&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,582\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"How to Protect Yourself while Cycling in the Summer Sun &#8211; Bat on Wheels\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-Bat-on-Wheels.jpg?fit=300%2C233&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-Bat-on-Wheels.jpg?fit=750%2C582&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-28849 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-Bat-on-Wheels.jpg\" alt=\"How to Protect Yourself When Cycling in the Summer sun. I cover up as much as possible when cycling in the summer sun - not quite the look I originally imagined, but very necessary!\" width=\"750\" height=\"582\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28849\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"28849\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/protect-cycling-summer-sun\/how-to-protect-yourself-while-cycling-in-the-summer-sun-bat-on-wheels\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-Bat-on-Wheels.jpg?fit=750%2C582&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,582\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"How to Protect Yourself while Cycling in the Summer Sun &#8211; Bat on Wheels\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-Bat-on-Wheels.jpg?fit=300%2C233&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-Bat-on-Wheels.jpg?fit=750%2C582&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-28849 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-Bat-on-Wheels.jpg?resize=750%2C582&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to Protect Yourself When Cycling in the Summer sun. I cover up as much as possible when cycling in the summer sun - not quite the look I originally imagined, but very necessary!\" width=\"750\" height=\"582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-Bat-on-Wheels.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-Bat-on-Wheels.jpg?resize=300%2C233&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-Bat-on-Wheels.jpg?resize=150%2C116&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-Bat-on-Wheels.jpg?resize=250%2C194&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-Bat-on-Wheels.jpg?resize=320%2C248&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> I cover up as much as possible when cycling in the summer sun &#8211; not quite the look I originally imagined, but very necessary!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While riding with this full cover-up, I generally don\u2019t seem to be much warmer than I would\u2019ve been with shorts and a tee shirt, but when I stop for breaks I do seem to get a bit warmer.<\/p>\n<h3>Sunscreen Protection<\/h3>\n<p>Sunscreen, although it doesn\u2019t provide complete protection, is critical for any exposed areas. An SPF of 15 filters about 93% of UVB rays; SPF 30 filters about 97%; SPF 50 filters about 98. You want a broad spectrum protection sunscreen which protects against both UVA and UVB rays, and that&#8217;s sweat-resistant too. It should be specifically designed for athletes, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3qoBGOa\">this recommended Neutrogena product<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe class=\"lazyload\" style=\"width: 120px; height: 240px;\" data-src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=far58-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B001P92FMG&amp;asins=B001P92FMG&amp;linkId=1b7bcbfc3da53355e8b434ae240b3e8f&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>To apply sunscreen you need about 1 ounce to cover arms, legs, neck and face. It needs to be reapplied every two hours, so you may want to carry it with you. Don\u2019t forget other vulnerable areas like ears, hands, and the tops of your feet (if wearing open shoes).<\/p>\n<p>To see what skin cancer looks like visit the website of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aad.org\/public\/spot-skin-cancer\/learn-about-skin-cancer\/types-of-skin-cancer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">American Academy of Dermatology<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Additional Sun Protection Accessories for Cyclists<\/h3>\n<p>Polarized <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2MNfwMt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cycling sunglasses<\/a> can help shield sun glare and protect your eyes. Be sure the glasses offer UVA and UVB protection and fit correctly.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"ajc-strip-content-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_design = \"enhanced_links\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B00FF3V1RI\";\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"6bfcd4126271da805d94425b50cd17c1\";\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>A cap or visor under your helmet provide\u00a0 additional protection for your eyes. On my recumbent bike, a visor is essential for me because of the reclined position. Some helmets have a large built-in visor which offers additional protection. If yours does not, definitely consider wearing a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3qgn17C\">visored cap<\/a> underneath your helmet.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe class=\"lazyload\" style=\"width: 120px; height: 240px;\" data-src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=far58-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B07S5FB4VL&amp;asins=B07S5FB4VL&amp;linkId=4ae3b9c2ae80ab07f6d4bbb0e6176ffd&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Many riders also wear a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2z6DCQv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">shade cap<\/a> (which looks like a baseball cap with fabric draping down the sides and back) to provide extra protection for the neck.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe class=\"lazyload\" style=\"width: 120px; height: 240px;\" data-src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=far58-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B06ZYWXGWS&amp;asins=B06ZYWXGWS&amp;linkId=e0e273860dfd4f74ab1017c71014429d&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>A sweatband to keep the sweat off your face and out of your eyes is advisable. A bandanna can be worn instead that you can wet at either water fountains or from your water bottle.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/45MFXuU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lightweight, breathable socks<\/a> are essential at this time of year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe class=\"lazyload\" style=\"width: 120px; height: 240px;\" data-src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=far58-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B00K6MC4A6&amp;asins=B00K6MC4A6&amp;linkId=1196bdf7a57a352dae9eddb119fc7988&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Other Important Summer Cycling Considerations<\/h3>\n<p>Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate, before, during and after your ride. Don\u2019t wait until you\u2019re thirsty. Be sure to sip at regular intervals. Drink up to four 16 oz. bottles in hot weather. Consider sports drinks in hot weather if they agree with you. You never want to get to the point that you feel thirsty. Sip water throughout your ride, even if you don\u2019t think you need it.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">See our Post, <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/faqs-about-hydration-for-cyclists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FAQs About Hydration for Cyclists<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Consider shortening your ride a bit. You don\u2019t want to over-exert yourself to the point where you\u2019re uncomfortable and don\u2019t enjoy the ride.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Have a happy and safe summer riding season!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n[table \u201c135\u201d not found \/]<br \/>\n\n<h3>Thanks to Our Guest Author!<\/h3>\n<p>Karen Matthews has been cycling recreationally for over 30 years and recently switched to riding a recumbent bike in Florida. On her blog, <a href=\"https:\/\/batonwheels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bat on Wheels<\/a>, she shares her riding experiences and cycling tips for both upright and recumbent cyclists.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28852\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28852\" style=\"width: 530px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/batonwheels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"28852\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/protect-cycling-summer-sun\/how-to-protect-yourself-while-cycling-in-the-summer-sun-karen-matthews-guest-poster\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-Karen-Matthews-Guest-Poster.jpg?fit=530%2C632&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"530,632\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"How to Protect Yourself while Cycling in the Summer Sun &#8211; Karen Matthews, Guest Poster\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-Karen-Matthews-Guest-Poster.jpg?fit=252%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-Karen-Matthews-Guest-Poster.jpg?fit=530%2C632&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-28852 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-Karen-Matthews-Guest-Poster.jpg\" alt=\"How to Protect Yourself while Cycling in the Summer Sun - Karen Matthews, Guest Poster\" width=\"530\" height=\"632\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28852\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"28852\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/protect-cycling-summer-sun\/how-to-protect-yourself-while-cycling-in-the-summer-sun-karen-matthews-guest-poster\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-Karen-Matthews-Guest-Poster.jpg?fit=530%2C632&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"530,632\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"How to Protect Yourself while Cycling in the Summer Sun &#8211; Karen Matthews, Guest Poster\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-Karen-Matthews-Guest-Poster.jpg?fit=252%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-Karen-Matthews-Guest-Poster.jpg?fit=530%2C632&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-28852 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-Karen-Matthews-Guest-Poster.jpg?resize=530%2C632&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to Protect Yourself while Cycling in the Summer Sun - Karen Matthews, Guest Poster\" width=\"530\" height=\"632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-Karen-Matthews-Guest-Poster.jpg?w=530&amp;ssl=1 530w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-Karen-Matthews-Guest-Poster.jpg?resize=252%2C300&amp;ssl=1 252w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-Karen-Matthews-Guest-Poster.jpg?resize=126%2C150&amp;ssl=1 126w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-Karen-Matthews-Guest-Poster.jpg?resize=250%2C298&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-to-Protect-Yourself-while-Cycling-in-the-Summer-Sun-Karen-Matthews-Guest-Poster.jpg?resize=320%2C382&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Karen Matthews, our Guest Poster, on her recumbent bike<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n[table \u201c135\u201d not found \/]<br \/>\n\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-43\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-43 tbody-has-connected-cells\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\"><center><strong>As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\"><h3>Check Out Our Most Popular Posts!<\/h3><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\"><div id=\"metaslider-id-25127\" style=\"max-width: 750px; 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