Sweating trouble

Jabel

My, oh my, got the gear on this morning expecting the worst after the rain overnight but luckily, although the roads were wet, it stayed rain free for the duration of my commute. I say rain free but I couldn't have been any wetter on the inside if you know what I mean and spent every stop mopping my brow dry of a constant stream of sweat with a face flannel I keep in my bum bag - sounds perverse that! This has been the case for some time now and I'm wondering is it just me? Do others sweat a lot on their commute?
I was just wearing an underarmour type top and a jacket which is light enough from Aldi but this happened throughout the summer too wearing less.
Im mid 40's cycle 5 days a week on a 32km round trip commute.
I kind of disgust myself and am thinking of getting a John McEnroe type sweatband, stupid as that may look.
Thoughts?

snubbleste

See a doctor?

goose06

It was up to 18 degrees out today not surprised you were sweating.

flatface

Depends on the materials, really. Do you sweat as much without the jacket?

underarmour works fine for me under a normal cycling tops as the air still gets to my skin but if I put a plasticy jacket over I sweat and feel uncomfortable. If I go on a leisure cycle I just wear layers and get wet, for the commute in the morning I sometimes, but hate too, add a altura jacket - so I have yet to find the right kit for these warmish wet days.

Maybe bring a change of clothes in a waterproof bag or search for a better spec jacket that is v breathable and more water resistant than waterproof.

godtabh

your exercising. Off course you are going to sweat. Suggestions? Have a shower!

petethedrummer

I find a waterproof gilet is better than a full rain jacket for commuting. My core stays warm and dry and any excess heat dissipates through my arms.

Jabel

Maybe I should have called it 'excessive sweating' but can't seem to change the title?
Anyway of course I know I'm going to sweat but I've never seen anyone else adopt
my little trick of the flannel easily to hand. My helmet (don't...!) is quite a few years
old, maybe it's that?

route66

Jabel wrote: »

My, oh my, got the gear on this morning expecting the worst after the rain overnight but luckily, although the roads were wet, it stayed rain free for the duration of my commute. I say rain free but I couldn't have been any wetter on the inside if you know what I mean and spent every stop mopping my brow dry of a constant stream of sweat with a face flannel I keep in my bum bag - sounds perverse that! This has been the case for some time now and I'm wondering is it just me? Do others sweat a lot on their commute?
I was just wearing an underarmour type top and a jacket which is light enough from Aldi but this happened throughout the summer too wearing less.
Im mid 40's cycle 5 days a week on a 32km round trip commute.
I kind of disgust myself and am thinking of getting a John McEnroe type sweatband, stupid as that may look.
Thoughts?

You try the GUTR sweatband: link

Haven't tried them myself, but they look like an interesting concept

feck sake lads

your wearing the wrong cloths me thinks.

Rambling Man

A light bandana beneath the helmet will keep the rivers of sweat out of your eyes perhaps. May also make you look like Il Pirata.

Alek

I was wearing long sleeved jersey, short bibs and legwarmers today and I sweated a lot, too. With underarmor and jacket you have overdone it, I think.

Depends of course on your riding style - I was in the mood to chase some strava segments today ;-)

CianRyan

After an 8k cycle to work I used to have to shower before getting changed into uniform, could be 2 degrees out and I'd still sweat.

Did a spin class with my girlfriend the other week, flew through it but you should have seen the puddle of sweat under me, she was horrified.

Rambling Man

CianRyan wrote: »

you should have seen the puddle of sweat under me, she was horrified.

Hopefully she realised it was sweat.

CianRyan

Rambling Man wrote: »

Hopefully she realised it was sweat.

Trust me, the way it pours from my face there'd be no mistaking it... And I'm not quite at that age yet.

Alek

Hopefully she realised it was sweat.

Trust me, the way it pours from my face there'd be no mistaking it

kingoffifa

if i look at the bike i start to sweat. i wouldnt worry about sweating. I always thought it was a good thing

petethedrummer

Our ability to sweat profusely is one of the things that separates us from other primates.

NeedMoreGears

This morning I was sweating in light summer gear - bib shortsm, short sleeved shirt opened at the neck. The only extra clothing I had were covers on my shoes.

Maybe you're over dressed? Is your helmet vented?

reallyunique

I'm a sweaty older gent and have always been sweaty, though the "old" thing is more recent.Sweat can be a problem, even running I'll tend to get sweat in my eyes but the bike is the worst, particularly when I stop.

So... DON'T get a McInroe style headband! You'll look like a dick.
Do get a hat. It sounds wrong to cover up but of you're a Sweaty Betty you'll be hot anyway. A cap with a peak will help keep moisture (and the sun) out of your eyes and you won't end up looking like a reject from Fame.

Dress cool, get a bar bag/big saddle bag/pannier, whatever it takes to bring a change of clothes and a towel. Pack deodorant too, better to smell like a tart's boudoir than... well, a sweaty cyclist. Bring a tee shirt for the ride home too as getting into old damp clothes is just nasty.
Most important thing of all - Keep Cycling!

Raam

Dude, don't sweat it.

outfox

If you wear one of those rain coat things, no matter how light, and you end up all sweaty, are you better off not wearing it? If it rains, you'll get wet and need a change of clothes. But if you're wearing rain gear, you'll also get wet on the inside and need to change your clothes anyway. So, you might as well get wet from the rain (and remain cooler) as get wet from sweat? Either way a change of clothes is required? Assuming of course that the weather is mild - say 15 C or above.
Just asking, rather than making a statement.
By the way OP, have you tried arm warmers? They make for very flexible temp control.

Jabel

Thanks all for the replies.
Funny enough going home yesterday, while teaming down with rain, was most enjoyable as it kept me cool, my opinion is once you're wet, you're not going to get any wetter!
Helmet is vented, might try the cap idea, though always a bit nervous cycling without the helmet especially through Dublin. Left the jacket off this morning and layered up though still sweated a fair bit. I'm certain as a younger man I didn't sweat so much, maybe it's an age thing...

hueylewis

A cycling cap should fit underneath your helmet, and will soak up a bit of the sweat off your head. Though it also probably contributes to your head getting hotter and sweatier, so I'm not sure if you're better off with or without it...

Also, sweating a lot while exercising can be a sign that your body is fit and efficient at dissipating heat. So like others have said, I'd sooner look at clothing choices than anything health related.