Originally Posted by
WalksOn2Wheels
Same here. I also don't like the "if you're in shape, you shouldn't sweat much" line that I so often see in these threads. I know lots of cyclists in top racing shape and depending entirely on the person, one might sweat a little and the other might have to wash his bike every ride to prevent the salt from seizing their FD. I fall somewhere in the middle. I'm in good shape, but even a moderate pace will get me pretty sweaty in a hurry.
Your fitness doesn't change how much you sweat, but it does change your definition of 'slow'. A new rider may well be working hard, and sweating appropriately, at 25 km/h. A trained rider will be casually carrying on a conversation and dry. I see it all the time when I'm out with my friends who don't cycle regularly.
Of course if it's just hot out, maybe you're sweating sitting in a lazy boy.