Bug Tips

[junkie_ball]

Ok so i am not blessed with bronzed skin, in fact lily white would be more accurate. As such in this weather i need to use the sun block but find living in the country i come back like a human fly paper. Does anyone have any way to minimise the amount of flies i collect or is it just a bug i need to bear?

 

[fossyant]

Food on the go. Now't you can do if covered in sun cream. Other option is lightweight long sleeve jersey.

 

[ianrauk]

yup, suffer from the same problem. Haven't found a solution to it. Long sleeves help with the arms.

 

[RedRider]

P20 sunscreen works for me. Put it on half an hour before you get dressed to go out and one application lasts all day, even if you're sweating. It's not greasy or sticky. You can get P50 (factor 50) these days. Just make sure you don't miss a bit.

 

[sazzaa]

I also use P20 (factor 50) but I haven't used it while cycling yet! It's absolutely amazing stuff, I holidayed in a heatwave last year and didn't burn once (usually I'm putting on factor 30 cream every half hour and still burning!).

 

[Simmer]

How about some Pearl Izumi sun sleeves (or similar)

 

[Fab Foodie]

Use Olive oil instead of sunscreen and the bugs will taste better .....

 

[TissoT]

Sittronellia oil .... Quick spray over the sunscreen will keep the little buggers away

 

[Joshua Plumtree]

Keep a pet lizard in yer helmet.

 

[Tim Hall]

yup, suffer from the same problem. Haven't found a solution to it. Long sleeves help with the arms.

(Genuine question) Does being tattooed have any preventative affect against sun burn?

 

[ianrauk]

(Genuine question) Does being tattooed have any preventative affect against sun burn?

None what so ever.

 

[Accy cyclist]

None what so ever.

What about a tattoo of a parasol(?)