Originally Posted by
bikecommuter13
Yes. there are stretches that I can hit that speed. But also, it seems like I am one of the very few concerning covering the skin on a bike. Is that the right?
Well, they make leathers for motorcycles. Check out a Harley shop sometime. It will protect your skin (a lot of my family ride).
But.. That stuff is damn hot and heavy. And on a pedal bike...yesh..
Perhaps leather bike gloves and leather patches on elbows and knees? I'm thinking you'd have to make this stuff yourself though. Not the gloves though. They make leather cycling gloves.