+1 on seersucker. I chose short sleeve + lots of sunscreen. Extensive use in 2019 for Chicago to NYC route, starting on July 5. Interesting aside: the shirt would be soaked and stayed reasonably cool because of the evaporative effect. However when stepping into an air-conditioned convenience store I actually could not linger long as I would get chilled. I actually ate the snacks outside in the shade.
YMMV. Jeff Claremont, CA On Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 5:36:14 AM UTC-7 Doug Williams wrote: > Seersucker shirts. Long sleeve can be best for sunburn protection and > still almost as cool as short sleeve. But either way, seersucker is about > as cool as you can get. > > Doug > > On Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 4:41:38 AM UTC-7 Steven Sweedler wrote: > >> Try the Jackson and Gibbens touring shorts, shorter than Riv’s and very >> light and airy. >> https://www.bicycleclothing.com/Mens-Touring-Shorts.html >> Steve >> >> On Thu, May 27, 2021 at 7:35 AM Eric Marth <eric...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> It's getting into the gross season here in Virginia where heat and >>> humidity blend into a delightful sludge. I'm curious to hear from members >>> about their preferred riding clothing for the heat. What's your go-to deal? >>> I'm curious about comfort for longer rides (which for me are in the range >>> of 40-60 miles) in non-cycling cycling clothes. Any experienced riders from >>> the Sticky States have a special blend they'd like to share? >>> >>> I often ride in whatever I happen to be wearing and usually that's a >>> cotton tee and a pair of heavy canvas carpenter shorts. For longer rides I >>> prefer a linen or chambray shirt. Linen, in particular, has been great. >>> >>> I'm looking for some inspiration to counter my perspiration. The canvas >>> shorts are not ideal. I have two pairs of MUSA shorts from Riv but for my >>> tastes they are way too long and too baggy. I'm resistant to going over to >>> traditional jerseys and shorts, though the idea of Kucharik wool shorts has >>> caught my interest. >>> >>> Thanks to all in advance! >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. >>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/ea48dbf7-02a5-4dc8-95d1-1c62c1f0205cn%40googlegroups.com >>> >>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/ea48dbf7-02a5-4dc8-95d1-1c62c1f0205cn%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>> . >>> >> -- >> Steven Sweedler >> Plymouth, New Hampshire >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/a0e3a63f-9065-4ecb-ab71-a6eef26ee017n%40googlegroups.com.
