{"id":5949,"date":"2020-11-25T06:11:56","date_gmt":"2020-11-25T14:11:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helpshoe.com\/?p=5949"},"modified":"2024-01-02T09:09:45","modified_gmt":"2024-01-02T17:09:45","slug":"protection-for-cyclists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helpshoe.com\/protection-for-cyclists\/","title":{"rendered":"Sun Protection for Cyclists [Head to Toe]"},"content":{"rendered":"

Biking is a great hobby and form of exercise. There\u2019s nothing better than feeling the wind in your hair riding down a hill on a beautiful day. Getting into biking means being outside. a lot. While being outdoors is great, you must consider the damage the sun can do to your skin without proper protection. You might be thinking that you\u2019ll just get a sunburn, but sun exposure can cause skin cancer, as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re out riding your bike, there are precautions you need to take for UV protection. Sunscreen (suntan lotion or sunblock), UPF clothing, and sunglasses are perfect to protect yourself.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to ensure you are using proper equipment like the correct SPF for your skin. Let\u2019s look at the top ways to protect yourself from UV rays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You may be thinking any old sunscreen will do, but that\u2019s not the case. If you\u2019re going to be on long bike rides, it\u2019s important to make sure you\u2019re wearing sunscreen that will protect you the entire time you\u2019re out and about. Applying before you go and reapplying are good habits to be in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applying sunscreen early enough before your ride will give it time to soak in and get to work. A good rule of thumb is 15 minutes before your ride<\/strong> or as much as 30 minutes. Before you are anywhere near applying, make sure you know what SPF is right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting some sun is good for vitamin D production<\/a>, but staying protected is very important. Doctors know how easy skin cancer is to get for some people. Using a good SPF sunscreen can help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is SPF anyway? Well, it\u2019s the percentage of UV rays that are filtered out. So, the higher the SPF the more UV is filtered out. If you are going to be out cycling, a higher SPF is better<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another tip is to use a spray-on sunscreen<\/strong>, instead of a lotion style which can cause streaks. Do not let labels that say sunscreen is waterproof fool you. If you are sweating, the stuff is going to come off. Be sure to bring an extra can with you to reapply about every hour<\/strong> or so if you are in high UV light conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Recommended Sunscreen<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Try to find a sunscreen that works well for sporting activities. Lotions tend to last longer because you can spread on a thicker layer, but sprays tend to cover more areas easier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I recommend these two products because they have been tested and have shown great results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Some sunscreens perform better than others. According to runnersworld.com<\/a> the best performing sunscreen was Skinnies Sungel<\/a> (AD). It dries fast and doesn’t sweat off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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