Originally Posted by
Brazos
On the weekends I ride early and during the week I ride later after work so sun has not been a problem. In the middle of the day I would have to wear a shirt to keep from getting burnt. I gave up on the shirt though because it is just too hot. I don't care what I look like w/o a shirt anymore. W/o a shirt the wind keeps you cool. At least I am cool until I finish my ride and then the sweat pours off me. My only hesitation is wrecking w/o a shirt. I would rather my first layer of skin to be my shirt. In October when it starts to cool off around here I will put the shirt back on. I will be glad when it is cool enough to do so. 100+ days suck and I am a born and raised Texan.
Sounds like you need to invest in a good jersey in addition to bibs. They're super light-weight, wick sweat away from your skin to keep you comfortable, provide a bit of evaporative cooling if the wind is blowing, and the pockets allow you to keep food an other essentials easily available.
Much different than the cotton T-shirt you've probably been riding with...