Make-up & cycling

Mellic

Hi Eden and Deirdre,

Glad to hear you started racing Eden! Yes it is true I have turned to the dark side and sharing most of my cycling news and views at the team estrogen forum. I just got a little bored here and plus there seems to be so many more girls there.

And Deirdre - winter.....what winter??? Hope I don't make you too jealous, but it has been hot here for the last 3 or so months. Our season is a bit different, summer is Dec-Feb, autumn is March-May, winter is June-Aug, and spring is Sept-Nov. Our race season is over the cooler months and our off season is over the warmer months.

My preseason training is going well. I have my first race of the season in a months time and am looking forward to that. I have a new toy coming next week, so I am looking forward to taking that out for a spin.

Anyway hope you are both well. Best of luck with your racing Eden!

wackydeirdre

Thank you Mellic! It's nice to see you here again! So, you've turned to the dark side,hmmm? Well, I'm sure Eden and I will forgive you for it. I didn't have as productive a winter (training wise) as I had hoped for. I had 2 back to back non cycling related injuries in the fall. I didn't really recover completely. I fell literally on my face in the kitchen and regained consciousness surrounded by EMS, Police, and a pool of blood. My kids called 911. They are increadible kids! Still am having my teeth fixed from that one and I guess never really got as strong as I was in the summer. So, this summer I will simply do charity rides and ride in general to regain my strength.
I do spend time on the trainer but am nowhere near as strong as earlier. A month outdoors should cure that. Nothing like having a road bike on the road where it belongs! New tires and a tune up and I ought to be good.
Sorry about the confusion over the winter-summer in your parts, I'd forgotten exactly where it was you are from.
I have to tell you I really laughed when I read you left the womens forum because there were too many girls here then realized you probably meant "OMG, I broke a nail!" girls.
Well, it's good to have you aboard again! Winter has been pretty busy for me otherwise and I haven't been on here much myself except for now and again. Eden has been holding the fort all on her own and doing a good job of it. This forum needs us 3 Stoodges back again. Even though I don't have near as much to offer as yourself and Eden. I do try when I know an answer and redirect if not. Take care & talk again soon!

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Topsi1208

I always wear sunscreen but I also sweat profusely. Sometimes the sweat gets mixed in with the sunscreen & gets in my eyes. OUCH! it burns. Has anyone found a really good, sweat-proof sunscreen?

Sarah23

I read this topic some time ago and laughed at the idea of women wearing make-up while riding. Then I looked more closely at the ladies in our bike riding group....alot of them wear make-up. I couldn't believe it.

I do wonder about the sweat, but all in all...if the boys can shave their legs....

fuji lady

i find it quite a scream that you moan about more pathetic woman questions, then why do you continually expose yourself to the womans chat...........you obviously meant to be on the page where dimensions, sub 3's etc are discussed. spare yourself the emotional stress.
I take it you quite a serious rider, and by the way there is nothing better than riding with a good group who are serious but still great fun to be with. ....

Lisa S.H.

Hey Chickenlegs...What's a buff? I wouldn't mind something to keep my head from sweating under my helmet, but I never heard of a buff.

I often wear powder and a bit of eyeshadow during some activities I might do, but no way can I wear any makeup while walking or biking- too sweaty! I NEED to wear sunblock- I'm very fair and this summer is brutal.
I had to switch to a NON_CHEMICAL natural sunblock without PABA, moisterizers, etc, because the other stuff made me break out in HIVES a few weeks ago! The non-chemical one has ONLY titanium Dioxide as it's active ingredient. It passed the test of fire for me this weekend.
No trouble with the new stuff.

Other than my sunblock I only wear lip balm with sunscreen. Save the makeup til after you get back and splash cold water on your face or a shower.
If people can notice whether you are wearing makeup or not on your bike ride, may I suggest that you are not riding fast enough! It ain't the Easter Parade...

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wackydeirdre

What's the name of your sunblock? I break out like mad from the stuff also, It clogs the pores so I have to use an Elizabeth Arden one but I can only get that up to spf 15. I like Blistex silk & shine for the lips. But that only is spf 15 as well so I use a sport one when I'm riding or swimming. I agree, the sun is murder this year. It seems to get worse each year.

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"Everyone we meet, everything we see, every hurdle that comes our way happens for a reason.
It's up to us to figure out what it is then what to do about it." - John Soules (Rest in peace dear friend "Until we meet again may God hold you in the palm of his hand")

mikeg

Buff - what is it - see here

http://www.buff.com.au/


mike

Lisa S.H.

It's Neutrogena brand. SPF 30. Look for the bottle that says:
Sensitive Skin/ Chemical Free/ all natural/ frangrance free/ hypo allergenic. (you get the idea!...)
Worked great for me in this past weekend HOURS in the blasting sun.
Check to make sure that the ONLY active ingredient is Titanium Dioxide.
Hope it works for you as well as it does for me!

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wackydeirdre

Will do! Thanks Lisa! Neutrogena agrees with me generally. I'll go grab some today. I need itAloe vera's good but the damage already is done by then.

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"Everyone we meet, everything we see, every hurdle that comes our way happens for a reason.
It's up to us to figure out what it is then what to do about it." - John Soules (Rest in peace dear friend "Until we meet again may God hold you in the palm of his hand")

Mykie

Actually, the question is a good one for a variety of reasons. Rudeness and hostility, however, is never appropriate and not becoming to any sport.

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Adventure

Hi,
I'm new, been lurking for a bit. There is a great performance sunscreen that I use for my training that you may be interested in. It's a spray and is very light and lets your skin breath. You can check it out at www.kinesys.com I have fussy skin and it doesn't brake me out, I don't sweat a huge amount but it seems to stay on pretty well.

Cheers,
Adventure

Capt. Jack

Hee hee. I meant to post this a while back but didn't have a chance. I have make-up on in the photo below. Do I look like too much of a priss with my make-up on?

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wackydeirdre

By "fussy" do you bean you break out easily? I do also if it is. Someone on the forum suggested NEUTROGENA Sensitive Skin Sunblock Lotion SPF 30 no irritating chemical sunscreens to me last spring when I was looking for a sunscreen. It works very well for me also my 16 yr old who breaks out even more easily than I do. Thanks for sharing. I may try yours next time.

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"Everyone we meet, everything we see, every hurdle that comes our way happens for a reason.
It's up to us to figure out what it is then what to do about it." - John Soules (Rest in peace dear friend "Until we meet again may God hold you in the palm of his hand")