How do you get an even tan?

[RaffCycles]

OK, here's my dilema. I did an out-and-back course and this morning I noticed my left leg is sunburned, and my right leg is still as pale as Casper, so I'm not sure how that happened.

How do I get both legs to tan evenly dispite doing an out-and-back course?

[lizardbiker]

Nude sunbathing with varying levels of SPF on the parts that need more or less tan.

[megale3]

OK TMI Mr Lizard :P .
Raff
You have to wait for the Solar equinox to bring the sun to the otherside. We have found out that cycling up the otherside of the hill is harder and is a waste of glycogen. Therefore wait a month.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/84/Earth-lighting-equinox_EN.png/240px-Earth-lighting-equinox_EN.png

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ae/Equinox-0.jpg/240px-Equinox-0.jpg

Meg

[RaffCycles]

Based on the download from my HR monitor, I made a few determinations. My split times were five minutes faster on the return trip than on the out trip. Therefore I have determined that I let my left leg in the sun approximately 5 minutes too long.

I guess it's kind of like microwave cooking. Sometimes something gets done in 10 seconds and others its overdone in 10 seconds. So now I'm putting SPF 30 on my left leg and SPF 25 on my right on that course.

[megale3]

What about taking into account El nino

[Jennifer]

those bike shorts tans...mmmm, sex-ay!

[Moonsavvy]

I personally would stay away from trying to get a 'real' tan. I know there are places that will give you a spray on tan. I've been thinking about doing that myself, then again I kinda like my pale skin. But seriously if you are ghostly white and try to tan, it is a little dangerous. So be safe.

(This is from someone who use to work in a tanning salon, but that was when I was much younger and didn't know better!)

[lizardbiker]

OK TMI Mr Lizard :P .
Raff
You have to wait for the Solar equinox to bring the sun to the otherside. We have found out that cycling up the otherside of the hill is harder and is a waste of glycogen. Therefore wait a month.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/84/Earth-lighting-equinox_EN.png/240px-Earth-lighting-equinox_EN.png

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ae/Equinox-0.jpg/240px-Equinox-0.jpg

Meg
My way is faster - I guess you could wear a thong or tan through suit if you have neighbors...
:oops:

[Mark M]

Based on the download from my HR monitor, I made a few determinations. My split times were five minutes faster on the return trip than on the out trip. Therefore I have determined that I let my left leg in the sun approximately 5 minutes too long.

I guess it's kind of like microwave cooking. Sometimes something gets done in 10 seconds and others its overdone in 10 seconds. So now I'm putting SPF 30 on my left leg and SPF 25 on my right on that course.

To even things out, why not do an "out and back" in the opposite direction the next time you ride. Of course, you'll have to adjust the time you leave due to more daylight hours. The good news, you can keep the same split time. :lol:

[BFSpin]

Ok, I'm trying to figure this out -

Does the route on your out-and-back ever turn? Or are you literally going absolutely straight in one direction, turning around, and returning in the other direction . . . without a curve in the road or a turn into another direction? This I can't imagine . . .

I say you embrace the cyclist's tan, uneven as it may be. I mean really, you're gonna have weird little tan marks around your hands from your gloves, lines on your shoulders from your jersey, and white feet and ankles. Be proud and wear it like a badge of honor.

Or what Meg said - solar equinox and all that 8)

Beth

[megale3]

Hey we are what we are. I still can remember seeing that picture of Tyler Hamilton and how skinny he was and the tan lines he had. Not a very flattering picture. Can not rmrmber where I saw it.
M

[BFSpin]

Hey we are what we are. I still can remember seeing that picture of Tyler Hamilton and how skinny he was and the tan lines he had. Not a very flattering picture. Can not rmrmber where I saw it.
M

I have that one on my hard drive on my other computer - I think you and I traded that back and forth that year. Will post when I find it . . .

On him, I think the less-than-flattering part was the concentration camp victim look he was sporting.

B

[megale3]

That was it! Hey new Avatar and it looks like BETHA!
Meg

[RaffCycles]

I say you embrace the cyclist's tan, uneven as it may be.

I love the cyclist tan. Nothing beats a pale white foot, hand and torso when trying to impress the beach goers. :lol: It just seems that if I spent 50 percent of my ride heading southeast and returned northwest that I should have been evenly tan legs. But no, one is sunburned the other is still pretty pale.

[BFSpin]

I say you embrace the cyclist's tan, uneven as it may be.

I love the cyclist tan. Nothing beats a pale white foot, hand and torso when trying to impress the beach goers. :lol: It just seems that if I spent 50 percent of my ride heading southeast and returned northwest that I should have been evenly tan legs. But no, one is sunburned the other is still pretty pale.

Windburn perhaps?

I know I got a little cooked out there yesterday - didn't really notice til a couple of hours after I got home. Got a good start on that weird little tan mark I get on my wrist between my glove and my hrm watch.

B

[lizardbiker]

I say you embrace the cyclist's tan, uneven as it may be.

I love the cyclist tan. Nothing beats a pale white foot, hand and torso when trying to impress the beach goers. :lol: It just seems that if I spent 50 percent of my ride heading southeast and returned northwest that I should have been evenly tan legs. But no, one is sunburned the other is still pretty pale.
What's even better is the night of the MS150 when you get a lot of riders that aren't devoted cyclists, so they have one tan line from wearing shorter shorts, then they get burned during the MS150, then walk around in shorts and a tank top. They look like a human version of the old 1-2-3 Jello.
I personally wear lots of sunscreen when riding outdoors and have come to embrace the cycling tan. This season I'm thinking of getting a couple of the Body Armor long sleeve sun shirts to block the sun and eliminate the need to use sunscreen on the arms so they don't get all gritty. Has anyone else tried those shirts?

[BFSpin]

Liz, if you're referring to lightweight Under Armour shirts, I wear them - but only as a layer in cooler weather. I'm not a big fan of hot weather, so I'd much rather deal with an uneven tan and continue to feel the breeze on my arms.

". . . old 1-2-3 jello . . . " :lol:

Beth

[Jennifer]

They look like a human version of the old 1-2-3 Jello.


:lol: made me snort.

[lizardbiker]

Liz, if you're referring to lightweight Under Armour shirts, I wear them - but only as a layer in cooler weather. I'm not a big fan of hot weather, so I'd much rather deal with an uneven tan and continue to feel the breeze on my arms.

". . . old 1-2-3 jello . . . " :lol:

Beth

They make a special one now, that's specifically for hot weather - very lightweight and supposed to help transfer sweat faster to keep you cool. I was thinking of using them when I do my all day or multi day rides. On a hot day with sunscreen, the arms get all slimy and caked with road dirt. Then you have to keep reapplying sunscreen over the dirt & sweat. Thought it would be good to try out for the Quadzilla in July.

[like2bike]

Nude sunbathing with varying levels of SPF on the parts that need more or less tan.

Dude you are a killer. LMAO! I know the summer riding season is coming but please try and check in once in awhile to share your humor---it's a MUST HAVE! :lol:

[Pink]

Liz, if you're referring to lightweight Under Armour shirts, I wear them - but only as a layer in cooler weather. I'm not a big fan of hot weather, so I'd much rather deal with an uneven tan and continue to feel the breeze on my arms.

". . . old 1-2-3 jello . . . " :lol:

Beth

They make a special one now, that's specifically for hot weather - very lightweight and supposed to help transfer sweat faster to keep you cool. I was thinking of using them when I do my all day or multi day rides. On a hot day with sunscreen, the arms get all slimy and caked with road dirt. Then you have to keep reapplying sunscreen over the dirt & sweat. Thought it would be good to try out for the Quadzilla in July.

Have you tried the continuous spray stuff. Not greasy at all. However, you do feel a little like an M&M. Like you're encased in a hard, non-melting layer.

[like2bike]

They look like a human version of the old 1-2-3 Jello.


:lol: made me snort.

OMG I love this crowd! :lol: