Commuting - Gaaahhhh! Forgot the sunscreen.

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Urban Shooter
06-18-06, 08:07 AM
I spent the better part of yesterday spinning around Albuquerque on my bike and at the end of the day my upper body looked like a lobster. The funny thing is that I did not feel drained like I normally do when exposed to too much sun. When living in the desert it pays to remember the sunscreen.

Guest
06-18-06, 02:29 PM
Well, these days, you can live in a place that's mostly cloudy and still need sunscreen. Sunscreen is important for preventing skin cancer- so don't just think sun= sunscreen. Anytime you go out, you should have sunscreen. If you think of it that way, you never forget to put it on! :)

Koffee
hotwheels
06-18-06, 05:38 PM
Long sleeve shirt's for me. Sunscreen on the face and leg's. Have a speedy recovery.

Mariner Fan
06-18-06, 06:10 PM
I only use sunscreen when I vacation in Mexico
AndrewP
06-18-06, 06:53 PM
+1 on long sleeve jerseys.
I dont put sunscreen on the upper part of my face, as I dont want it running into my eyes. I rely on the sunglasses and helmet to protect that area. Had a check up at the dermatologist last Thurs and everything is OK for now.
DataJunkie
06-19-06, 08:18 AM
Being a bald man who hates hats, I pretty much put sunscreen on whenever I leave the house after a certain time of day.
I have one bottle at work and another at home.
sabaka
06-19-06, 08:38 AM
I only use sunscreen when I vacation in Mexico

+1...I just got back from vacation on the Gulf Coast, and that is the only time I use sunscreen as well.
Orikal
06-19-06, 09:45 AM
SpiderMike and I rode a few hours around Houston yesterday, and I didn't wear any sunscreen. Pale skin + sleeveless jersey + summer in Houston = OUCH. My arms are in pain today.

I need to learn my lesson. :)
SingingSabre
06-19-06, 11:46 AM
I usually ride sans shirt and sans sunscreen. Then again, I am of a dark complexion (Mexican).

I live on the edge...