Cooked Arms...

V8Thrasher · 06-17-2012, 06:54 PM

I celebrated fathers day yesterday, I live in Los Angeles and my old man lives in Victorville, about an hour away. So... It was such a nice sunny day here in Cali and I decided to finally ride in my new Speed and Strength Vest I got http://www.ssgear.com/catalog/item.c...7-d44a10d296b1
And like an idiot I completely ignored the fact that well...my arms would get cooked without sun block. And cooked they got. Riding in the desert with a vest and sunblock will do that to you. Right where the vest starts on the shoulder there is a huge distinction of skin and burnt skin.

But the ride up there and back was awesome

Dodsfall · 06-17-2012, 07:12 PM

I got cooked today as well. Maybe some aloe will take away some of the sting.

V8Thrasher · 06-17-2012, 07:15 PM

Yes, Aloe vera works wonders!

sanford · 06-17-2012, 07:15 PM

The only thing cooked today were precooked salt and pepper chicken wings

stantony1 · 06-17-2012, 11:04 PM

I wear long sleeves when I go out now. Golf, walking, riding. Sick and tired of the farmer's tan and getting torched from bicep down. easy enough to roll em up when I need to cool down a bit and roll them back down when it gets really sunny.

DachshundUberAlles · 06-18-2012, 12:40 AM

Now you know why desert dwellers always wear full coverage outfits.

distantThunder · 06-18-2012, 12:46 AM

we're all had that problem on a long ride.
it's the "ohhhhh brother, what have I done?" feeling.

one answer ... wear long-sleeve white T-shirts.
And leather bands that go around your wrists (over the cuffs).

the arms of the shirt protect against the sun - very helpful on long rides.
On a bike it is very hard for our brain to tell that our skin is getting cooked, because the breeze is strong while we are riding.

the leather straps prevent the cuffs of the shirt from riding up on your forearms. otherwise the wind will puch them up.

good luck,
dT

slumlord · 06-18-2012, 07:36 AM

...And do not forget the fun and games associated with cancer surgery,chemo,and then more surgery. No one thinks it will happen to them,but it ain't fun,speaking from personal experience.
BTW,getting on board with a good dermatologist trained to watch for cancer BEFORE there is a problem is about the best advice I can give you.....

goalie · 06-18-2012, 07:48 AM

I have the solution ...burkas are not just a fashion statement!

DachshundUberAlles · 06-18-2012, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by distantThunder

....because the breeze is strong while we are riding.

That's the same thing that gets you at the beach. The breeze coming in from the ocean creates an illusion of "cool" that puts a real crimp in a vacation.

LWRider · 06-18-2012, 02:19 PM

I get a nice "wristwatch" burn or tan when I ride. My warm weather gloves do not come up far enough and my jacket sleeves do not come all the way to the gloves. I have been trying to find some good hot weather mesh gloves that still have gauntlets but so far have not found any.

Biker Dash · 06-18-2012, 08:19 PM

I have only got cooked once so far this season, and that actually was not while riding, but during softball practice.

This aint been a very warm summer here in Maine so far

goalie · 06-18-2012, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LWRider

I get a nice "wristwatch" burn or tan when I ride. My warm weather gloves do not come up far enough and my jacket sleeves do not come all the way to the gloves. I have been trying to find some good hot weather mesh gloves that still have gauntlets but so far have not found any.

Just asking, but why do you want summer gloves with guantlets?

LWRider · 06-18-2012, 08:47 PM

I want mesh gloves but with enough to cover my wrists. I always get burnt between the sleeve of my jacket and my short gloves.

goalie · 06-18-2012, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LWRider

I want mesh gloves but with enough to cover my wrists. I always get burnt between the sleeve of my jacket and my short gloves.

OK, I get it. I don't think I've ever seen summer gloves with guantlets (although I have not looked for them either). Now I will.

V8Thrasher · 06-18-2012, 11:56 PM

I wore leather gloves....but the ride was so nice I didnt notice my sweaty palms lol

sectorsight · 06-19-2012, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Animedevildog

I have only got cooked once so far this season, and that actually was not while riding, but during softball practice.

This aint been a very warm summer here in Maine so far

I went out wit ha chick from Maine, she said there were only two seasons there: Winter and August.

I usually ride in tshirt or a rolled up long sleeve around town. I have a naturally olive like complexion anyway so i don't burn. Although my ol lady always begs me to wear sunscreen. She's pretty fair though, but she's also probably right....again.

jwbookworm614 · 06-19-2012, 12:55 PM

LWRider - do you know anyone who sews? Find a pair of summer gloves that you like and that fit, and a gauntlet could be added.

LWRider · 06-19-2012, 01:12 PM

You know, that's not a bad idea and I do know someone local who is good and inexpensive who did my backrest upholstery for me. along with occasional jacket liner fixes. Thanks for the suggestion.

Mike

Badlands-4-2 · 06-19-2012, 02:40 PM

I keep a small bottle of sunscreen in the bike. For just these occasions.

Biker Dash · 06-19-2012, 04:00 PM

Gonna hit 95 deg tomorrow. And I have a double header =/
Guess I shall be bringing a LOT of gatorade with me.

Fortunately, my arms have had enough exposure I shouldn't get burned

goalie · 06-19-2012, 05:39 PM

Looking at 100 degrees here on Thursday afternoon. I'm riding tomorrow, but since I'm going out to dinner after work on Thursday, Churchill stays home on Thursday.

Midnightrider · 06-19-2012, 10:15 PM

been thinking of buying a LS fishing shirt to wear on hot SUNNY days ;;;1 similar to this 1
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cloth...3Bcat103936680

ralphlong · 06-22-2012, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Midnightrider

been thinking of buying a LS fishing shirt to wear on hot SUNNY days ;;;1 similar to this 1
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cloth...3Bcat103936680

I have a shirt similar to that for hiking in the desert. Works real well and is surprisingly cool. Recommended.

Ralph

Midnightrider · 06-25-2012, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Badlands-4-2

I keep a small bottle of sunscreen in the bike. For just these occasions.

i keep a BIG tube of sunscreen, I usually rub down b4 I ride & if I think of it later in the ride... but right now I look like I'm of Spanish or American Indian decent... well my arms,neck & face...

hogcowboy · 06-25-2012, 12:18 PM

Got mine burnt pretty good at a PGR mission Friday. Two days applying aloe and I'm doing good now. Think I'll be wearing a long sleeve the rest of the summer though.

bajakirch · 06-27-2012, 11:19 AM

I wear full gear all the time, so sunburn isn't usually an issue for me. But after some longer rides on sunny days, I'll get some pink on my face, as the sun makes it way through my clear faceshield.

I just picked up a new bike on Sunday and had to ride it about 400 miles home. For once I prepared, and applied sunscreen to my face and the back of my neck before the ride.

Putting a small bottle of sunscreen in my 'essential gear' compartment on the bike is a good idea.

06-17-2012, 06:54 PM	#1
V8Thrasher Shattering The Skies Above Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: City of Angels Posts: 663	Cooked Arms... I celebrated fathers day yesterday, I live in Los Angeles and my old man lives in Victorville, about an hour away. So... It was such a nice sunny day here in Cali and I decided to finally ride in my new Speed and Strength Vest I got http://www.ssgear.com/catalog/item.c...7-d44a10d296b1 And like an idiot I completely ignored the fact that well...my arms would get cooked without sun block. And cooked they got. Riding in the desert with a vest and sunblock will do that to you. Right where the vest starts on the shoulder there is a huge distinction of skin and burnt skin. But the ride up there and back was awesome __________________ Go Heavy, High Reps Don't Impress

06-17-2012, 07:12 PM	#2
Dodsfall Administrator Join Date: May 2008 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 15,929	I got cooked today as well. Maybe some aloe will take away some of the sting. __________________ 2008 XL1200R To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

06-17-2012, 07:15 PM	#3
V8Thrasher Shattering The Skies Above Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: City of Angels Posts: 663	Yes, Aloe vera works wonders! __________________ Go Heavy, High Reps Don't Impress

06-18-2012, 12:40 AM	#6
DachshundUberAlles Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 849	Now you know why desert dwellers always wear full coverage outfits. __________________ All we see hides something else we want to see.

06-18-2012, 07:36 AM	#8
slumlord Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,536	...And do not forget the fun and games associated with cancer surgery,chemo,and then more surgery. No one thinks it will happen to them,but it ain't fun,speaking from personal experience. BTW,getting on board with a good dermatologist trained to watch for cancer BEFORE there is a problem is about the best advice I can give you..... __________________ Pull off the Band-Aid. Eat our peas. Just do it.

06-17-2012, 07:15 PM	#4
sanford Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 988	The only thing cooked today were precooked salt and pepper chicken wings

06-17-2012, 11:04 PM	#5
stantony1 Kindergarten Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: MA Posts: 530	I wear long sleeves when I go out now. Golf, walking, riding. Sick and tired of the farmer's tan and getting torched from bicep down. easy enough to roll em up when I need to cool down a bit and roll them back down when it gets really sunny.

06-18-2012, 12:46 AM	#7
distantThunder Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,157	we're all had that problem on a long ride. it's the "ohhhhh brother, what have I done?" feeling. one answer ... wear long-sleeve white T-shirts. And leather bands that go around your wrists (over the cuffs). the arms of the shirt protect against the sun - very helpful on long rides. On a bike it is very hard for our brain to tell that our skin is getting cooked, because the breeze is strong while we are riding. the leather straps prevent the cuffs of the shirt from riding up on your forearms. otherwise the wind will puch them up. good luck, dT

06-18-2012, 07:48 AM	#9
goalie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fairfax, Virginia -- near Fair Oaks Mall Posts: 1,596	I have the solution ...burkas are not just a fashion statement!

06-18-2012, 02:19 PM	#11
LWRider Challenged Mechanic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake Wales, FL Posts: 2,321	I get a nice "wristwatch" burn or tan when I ride. My warm weather gloves do not come up far enough and my jacket sleeves do not come all the way to the gloves. I have been trying to find some good hot weather mesh gloves that still have gauntlets but so far have not found any. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

06-18-2012, 08:19 PM	#12
Biker Dash Site Brony and Troll Eater Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Waterville, Maine (USA) Posts: 7,601	I have only got cooked once so far this season, and that actually was not while riding, but during softball practice. This aint been a very warm summer here in Maine so far __________________ 03 Yahama V-max 03 Dodge Ram 1500

06-18-2012, 08:47 PM	#14
LWRider Challenged Mechanic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake Wales, FL Posts: 2,321	I want mesh gloves but with enough to cover my wrists. I always get burnt between the sleeve of my jacket and my short gloves. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

06-18-2012, 11:56 PM	#16
V8Thrasher Shattering The Skies Above Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: City of Angels Posts: 663	I wore leather gloves....but the ride was so nice I didnt notice my sweaty palms lol __________________ Go Heavy, High Reps Don't Impress

06-19-2012, 12:55 PM	#18
jwbookworm614 Master At Arms Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 130	LWRider - do you know anyone who sews? Find a pair of summer gloves that you like and that fit, and a gauntlet could be added.

06-19-2012, 01:12 PM	#19
LWRider Challenged Mechanic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake Wales, FL Posts: 2,321	You know, that's not a bad idea and I do know someone local who is good and inexpensive who did my backrest upholstery for me. along with occasional jacket liner fixes. Thanks for the suggestion. Mike __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

06-19-2012, 02:40 PM	#20
Badlands-4-2 Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Badlands of North Dakota Posts: 9,662	I keep a small bottle of sunscreen in the bike. For just these occasions.

06-19-2012, 04:00 PM	#21
Biker Dash Site Brony and Troll Eater Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Waterville, Maine (USA) Posts: 7,601	Gonna hit 95 deg tomorrow. And I have a double header =/ Guess I shall be bringing a LOT of gatorade with me. Fortunately, my arms have had enough exposure I shouldn't get burned __________________ 03 Yahama V-max 03 Dodge Ram 1500

06-19-2012, 05:39 PM	#22
goalie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fairfax, Virginia -- near Fair Oaks Mall Posts: 1,596	Looking at 100 degrees here on Thursday afternoon. I'm riding tomorrow, but since I'm going out to dinner after work on Thursday, Churchill stays home on Thursday.

06-19-2012, 10:15 PM	#23
Midnightrider Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hamilton, Al Posts: 914	been thinking of buying a LS fishing shirt to wear on hot SUNNY days ;;;1 similar to this 1 http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cloth...3Bcat103936680 __________________ midnightrider

06-25-2012, 12:18 PM	#26
hogcowboy Crash Dummy Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas between Fort Worth and Wichita Falls Posts: 910	Got mine burnt pretty good at a PGR mission Friday. Two days applying aloe and I'm doing good now. Think I'll be wearing a long sleeve the rest of the summer though. __________________ 2007 Electra Glide Ultra Patriot Guard Rider

06-27-2012, 11:19 AM	#27
bajakirch Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 307	I wear full gear all the time, so sunburn isn't usually an issue for me. But after some longer rides on sunny days, I'll get some pink on my face, as the sun makes it way through my clear faceshield. I just picked up a new bike on Sunday and had to ride it about 400 miles home. For once I prepared, and applied sunscreen to my face and the back of my neck before the ride. Putting a small bottle of sunscreen in my 'essential gear' compartment on the bike is a good idea.

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