What exactly is the purpose of a long sleeve "Summer" jersey?

[unterhausen]

I have never tried a ls summer jersey, but my experience with sun sleeves is they are no hotter or less hot than sun screen. And since I'm really irresponsible about wearing sun screen, I wear sun sleeves on longer rides.

The worst sunburn I ever had was on a very cloudy day, so don't count on that to save you.

[joosttx]

Originally Posted by XXtwindad

So you would wear a LS jersey on a hotter day (such as the ones we’ve been experiencing here in the Bay Area) rather than a SS jersey and sunscreen?

I tend to overheat very quickly on the bike, which is why I prefer SS jerseys.

If, in fact, LS jerseys are much safer than SS jerseys and sunscreen, perhaps the apparel companies need to “pivot.” and focus more on them.

Not being facetious at all. It looks like a long, hot Summer, unfortunately.

I wore this one today... https://shop.lululemon.com/p/mens-t-...54?color=49031

Do you see why there is a purpose for a long sleeve summer jersey?

[ripvanrando]

Purpose? Regulating exposure to the Sun. No Sun = bad. Too much Sun = bad.

Anybody ever notice that landscapers, roofers, and bedouins tend to cover their skin in hot, sunny weather?

A squirt of water to arm or leg coverings provides quite a lot of cooling from evaporation. Summer LS sounds like a good idea to me. I use covers on long rides but on less than 3 hours, I go bare armed.

[Likes2ridefar]

In arizona the UV is regularly above ten. Sun screen doesn’t do squat, and unless I want to be black and white (I tan deeply) I have to cover up. It’s probably obvious I don’t always.

Aside from the obvious to minimize exposure to reduce the likelihood of skin cancer and raisin skin, sun spots! And more I’m sure…

Right now my hands are bone white, my finger tips are brown, wicked tan lines on legs and arms, you can see the bib outline on my back from ultra thin summer jerseys, etc.

In my wonderfully hot and arid climate, a long sleeve doesn’t feel any different, IMO.

[Ralph]

UV protection for me. And my Dermatologist says dark colors better than light. Once arms get sweaty....with wind blowing over....LS feels fine. Arm coolers or LS jersey.

Have enough places frozen off as it is....without adding to it. You young guys will eventually the price for prolonged bare skin in sun.

[biker72]

The Texas sun can be brutal. This time of year I'm usually out riding by 5:30am at the latest. If I start much later than 8:00am I'll wear a long sleeved jersey for sun protection.

[johnniecakes]

I never considered that 2 or 3 hours a day of sun would really put me at risk of skin cancer on my arms. When it gets hot and humid I tend to go sleeveless to let more air, this feels the coolest to me. But for you guys who wear long sleeves do you also wear light weight tights to keep the sun off your legs?

[nmrt]

i am waiting for the day when assos will make this. the arabs know how to dress for the sun.

[XXtwindad]

Originally Posted by johnniecakes

I never considered that 2 or 3 hours a day of sun would really put me at risk of skin cancer on my arms. When it gets hot and humid I tend to go sleeveless to let more air, this feels the coolest to me. But for you guys who wear long sleeves do you also wear light weight tights to keep the sun off your legs?

Seems like a natural follow-up question.

[C40_guy]

Originally Posted by johnniecakes

I never considered that 2 or 3 hours a day of sun would really put me at risk of skin cancer on my arms. When it gets hot and humid I tend to go sleeveless to let more air, this feels the coolest to me. But for you guys who wear long sleeves do you also wear light weight tights to keep the sun off your legs?

I am particularly sun-sensitive and I wear arm sleeves and calf compression sleeves. That leaves my knees exposed, but when I have a sun reaction on my legs, it's always been on my calves...

[Big Dan]

Ask your dermatologist. If you don't have one, find one.

[bicycletricycle]

because sun screen is sticky and gross?

Originally Posted by XXtwindad

Assuming this is not hyperbole. Why even wear a short sleeve jersey (with sun screen) then? Sounds like a reasonable question.

[XXtwindad]

Let’s assume for the sake of argument that the science (and first-hand evidence) correct: the planet is getting warmer. Shouldn’t it be incumbent of bike clothing companies to emphasize LS Summer jerseys? Along with education?

What SPF factor should you be using? What SPF factor should your clothing have?

A caveat: I tend not to cycle when the temp gets North of 85 degrees. Which means lots of time this Summer walking/hiking (same issue as above) or on the trainer indoors.

[Big Dan]

Check the UV Index, when it goes above 6 start covering up.
Cyclist, Runners and people that spend a lot of time outside should check a yearly check up by a Dermatologist.
Don't wait until they have to carve up a piece of your arm.
11am to 2pm are really bad to be outside.

[bicycletricycle]

I don't see what climate change has to do with this, plenty of people already live in really hot places. Clothing companies can do what they like I guess, in the end the demands of fashion will over rule practical issues like SPF.

Originally Posted by XXtwindad

Let’s assume for the sake of argument that the science (and first-hand evidence) correct: the planet is getting warmer. Shouldn’t it be incumbent of bike clothing companies to emphasize LS Summer jerseys? Along with education?

What SPF factor should you be using? What SPF factor should your clothing have?

A caveat: I tend not to cycle when the temp gets North of 85 degrees. Which means lots of time this Summer walking/hiking (same issue as above) or on the trainer indoors.