Originally Posted by
Stormsedge
Others, yes, I'm burning from short to knee (I usually wear a heat gear type long sleeve shirt under my jersey, so torso and arms not really affected)...a very clear hot day in Texas left redness that looked like sun poisoning or an allergic reaction, on my legs even above my short line.
This redness above the bottom of the shorts makes me think there's something besides plain sun going on. Perhaps this is a combination of heat rash plus sunburn?
Also, what's your summer riding been? The middle of every other day, mid-day once a week, or once a month? After I've got a base tan (from weekend rides), I don't usually have to worry about sunscreen on my thighs.