Australia has some of the highest UV indexes in the work and if we want to cycle for a few hours a week in the sun, we would be wanting to be pretty well protected.
Searching about the web, I don't see any manufacturers that rate their gear with SPF Ratings. There are a couple of pieces of clothing on obscure websites that might be suitable for a Sunday family ride, but not fitting for the average roadie.
What do you do to protect yourself (back and arms mostly) or what brands should I be looking for to protect myself from the sun.
Currently I am using a sunblock for my neck and face, long fingered gloves and a long sleeved jersey. My jersey has an unrated SPF, light easily passes through it and it's something that has to be improved upon. Long sleeved jersies seem to be mostly designed for European winter or shoulder season riding.
Searching about the web, I don't see any manufacturers that rate their gear with SPF Ratings. There are a couple of pieces of clothing on obscure websites that might be suitable for a Sunday family ride, but not fitting for the average roadie.
What do you do to protect yourself (back and arms mostly) or what brands should I be looking for to protect myself from the sun.
Currently I am using a sunblock for my neck and face, long fingered gloves and a long sleeved jersey. My jersey has an unrated SPF, light easily passes through it and it's something that has to be improved upon. Long sleeved jersies seem to be mostly designed for European winter or shoulder season riding.