How much is too much skin?

[Mr. Bloom]

if she crashes, I pity her the road rash

I think there's a misperception on the protection that clothes provide from road rash.

Some of my worst road rash was under my unripped clothes - the only difference between the exposed skin and the unexposed was the road grit.

Sorry to hijack...

[Crankin]

I wear a lot of sleeveless now that it's finally hotter out. Mostly, my sleeveless are Terry Eurohalters, which come up high in the front, and don't show any stomach. But, my arms, shoulders ,etc are very bare. I have 2 regular sleeveless jerseys, which I wear, but I like the Eurohalters better because no bra is needed (there's a built in shelf bra). Believe me, no one is looking at my, ah, chest area!
I have one new Descente halter which is short and tight. I look fine in it, but some might think someone my age shouldn't wear it. My shorts are longer (right above the knee) for my Bellas; the new S Pros are shorter, but, what I would call average length. There's some advantage to being short here.
If some strange guy tried to push me by touching my body, I would scream bloody murder. I've never had anyone do anything remotely like that. I have had men act "interested," when I go on my group rides, which are mostly people my age, but they are harmless and nice. I always mention my DH, if they don't know I'm married.
I am debating whether to wear the bra top I bought for running tomorrow. It's hot out and I really am feeling it. Frankly, my stomach looks better than some of the younger girls I've seen running in bra tops. I wear longer shorts when I run, so I just might go for it. Can't be any worse than some of the shirtless men I see running!

[Biciclista]

wear it Crankin! just don't moan suggestively when you put on your sunscreen!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Yeah, you look great. Wear what you want.

[Crankin]

After my hot ride today, I am definitely wearing it! I have my yoga class in the AM, so i can't run until later.
Believe me, no suggestive sunscreen application. It is done in the privacy of my bathroom. Some people just have no sense .
Looking forward to the cool breezes in Maine later this week.

[shootingstar]

Even when it's 90 degrees F with 100% humidity, I wear short sleeved jerseys ..or as described elsewhere, I've worn loose long sleeves.

And some shorts have a short inseam. Others do not.

I've never been tempted to wear tank top or go sleeveless, while cycling (though I will off-bike or go sleeveless), it's primarily for skin protection across other unexposed areas.

I just feel sorry to see women around my age, whose skin around their chest, etc....is darkened and hardened already. My lower leg skin does have a icthomyosis...where the skin has become dried and shiny over the years. Despite slathering on 50 SPF sunscreen/block. So I know...

After seeing dermatologist a few wks. ago who confirmed for now, I don't have anything malignant, but still need to take care, I have less incentive to show more skin while cycling.

[OakLeaf]

I think there's a misperception on the protection that clothes provide from road rash.

Some of my worst road rash was under my unripped clothes - the only difference between the exposed skin and the unexposed was the road grit.

Sorry to hijack...

My experience is that my lycra has definitely protected me from road rash. That's why the scars on my knees and elbows are so much worse than the ones on my shoulders. And that is why racing used to require the shoulders to be covered - don't know if that's still the case.

Yesterday I rode with two women in sleeveless jerseys. I was in a long-sleeved jersey and wishing I'd worn a wool base layer and knee warmers. Whatever! Different people have different tolerance for cold. It's not my business what they wear. If it's not an event with equipment requirements, it's no one else's business, either.

On the boosting: I know a guy who'll boost his wife. Never seen it around here except for that.

[Pedal Wench]

I think that anyone who's out there, on their bike can wear whatever they're more comfortable in. Who are we to judge?? There are many people who feel that anyone with the slightest bit of a belly shouldn't be wearing lycra at all. Sorry, but I don't like judging people based on what they wear. She was wearing what she felt comfortable in. Good for her.