Wearing capris on a long hot tour?

[Thorn]

I've used Boure's knicker in 90 degree Tucson sun ( http://www.boure.com/2653.html ). They're a lighter weight (and, for people with long legs, longer than most knickers). I can't say that I was happily comfortable, but it was "OK".

I was also wearing Boure's SPF jersey. I think I was hotter on top than bottom--which surprised me because I thought all that black would be too much. Like you, I can't be in strong sun multiple days in a row, for now, I can get away with just covering up every other day. Knickers, long-sleeved jersey and cool max buff for the head, ears, and neck. I try to pick the cooler of consecutive days, but that doesn't always work.

DH used my arm coolers ( http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=20747 ) and swore that his arms were more comfortable than his shoulders. I keep waiting for someone to make leg coolers.

[KathiCville]

I did a week-long bike tour in April in Mississippi where the sun was intense and temps were in the low 90s every day. I wore Shebeest Shindiggers, which covered my knees and were sufficiently lightweight that I didn't get any hotter than I would have in shorts. Plus I liked the protection from getting burned.

If you want a capri to wear over regular bike shorts, you might take a look at thesefrom Land's End: http://www.landsend.com/pp/WovenBike...&origin=search

They're sized to be loose enough to wear over a pair of bike shorts. I haven't ridden in mine yet, but the fabric is lightweight and the cut is comfortable.

Have fun!