Biker Tan

[Jiffer]

Well, this sure did turn into a long thread! I'm a little disheartened that most of you say the tan lines are unavoidable. I guess I'll try putting sunblock on the biker tan when I lay out by the pool, to try to help even out the tan ... if I lay out enough to make a difference. I cycle way more than I lay out, but maybe it will make it less noticable.

I don't wear gloves, so I don't have THAT issue. I used to wear them, but Dh suggested I try not wearing them and I find I feel perfectly fine without them. One less thing to put on every time and no tan line! (When it gets colder I'll probably wear them sometimes.)

I actually just ordered a sleeveless jersey. Fingers crossed that it will actually fit well and not ride up. I have such issues with finding good jerseys.

And I like the idea of wearing different length shorts to make the tan line less obvious.

Can't stand tanning creams. The smell isn't worth it to me! Otherwise, I could see that helping.

Anyways, thanks for all the comments.

[Grog]

I don't wear gloves, so I don't have THAT issue. I used to wear them, but Dh suggested I try not wearing them and I find I feel perfectly fine without them. One less thing to put on every time and no tan line! (When it gets colder I'll probably wear them sometimes.)

Think of a crash, even not a big one. Just, say, falling off your bike and onto gravel.

Think of your hands after a crash.

That makes me not mind having the tan lines......