oh so shallow.. but what the heck to do you do with your hair?

[Crankin]

Well, I totally understand how someone would not want to take her helmet off. If you have straight hair, you can't imagine how having frizzy, clown like hair can truly invoke the meaning of "bad hair day." I never cared if someone saw me when I got into work early, for all of the reasons you stated, Shootingstar, but, also because it took me about five minutes to clean myself up and do my very short, spiky hair.
I sweat profusely and also am envious of anyone who looks like haven't exerted any energy after a 50 mile ride or a long/steep climb. I sweat when it's hot out and I sweat when it's cold out. Once my hair gets wet, that's it. I have side bangs now and it is not nice... I went to the beach today and by the time I got home I had a matted head of frizz, with my bangs curling backwards. I actually see my sweating as a badge of work, but I sure don't like looking like I stuck my finger in a socket. If that's vain, well... my DH and my riding buddies don't sweat like this, or at least their hair looks the same as usual when they finish a ride.