OK, this is a mindless fashion question I see in spin class (and with runners sometimes), but I just don't get it...

Why do people wear baseball caps in spin class?

Some of the instructors and participants do this at my gym. At first, I thought maybe it was a non-cyclist spinning only thing. But, one of the instructors is a tri-ath also. Now, for outside running I can see the hat would shade your face from the sun, so ok... that I get.

I can see the purpose of the hat maybe keeping your hair out of your face, but that's about it. I use a combo of hair barrets and ponytail holders for that. I look like I'm 6 years old, but so what. The room is dark, and we are working it from the neck down anyway.

My head literally looks like someone has poured a bucket of water on me when I'm done spinning. I would think the hat would just add to the heat. This would be one of the reasons why I paid extra for my Giro Pneumo helmet... more ventilation, less head heat.

Adding clothing layers on your head in a hot environment though???... what gives?

Thanks
Miranda