Re-opening an old thread to get more feedback.

I cannot stand heat/sun/humidity combo when doing sports - at least when pushing hard. I'm just a winter girl but no choice to deal with the hot/stickey Montreal summer and more. I went for a bike ride 2 weekends ago and it was way too hot out there for me. My head wanted to explose under the helmet. My face turns beet colour because of heat. I will not ride without a helmet either. I truly get to the point of vomiting and not feeling good at all if too hot. NOT good.

I bought Specialized Aspire helmet last year when I got my 1st road bike. Like it because it has the ponytail option! Deuh! It is light and all but wondering about air flow. I went to my local bike last week and he showed me a Catlike (can't recall the model though). Extremely light, lots of holes, etc. But at $300 for it, it is a lot of money for me. They're having a 50% off sale on October 5th (by then it will be cold enough that I won't need a super airy helmet. If I can be lucky it would be $150 but I'd doubt he'd reduced that. Proabably will be hidden in the back store. hihi

If the helmet has that many holes, does that mean you have to wear a suncap (or whatever the name) under the helmet? If so, what's the point of so many holes if the heat is going to be confined in the hat??

For those who overheat from head, any recommendation on a helmet? Anyone has a catlike for road cycling? I don't mind coughing money for "accessories" if it is going to help me with the sun/heat.

Thank you.