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Date: 02 Aug 2007 08:06:18
From: rms
Subject: Best Hats for Running/Biking?

Hi, I'm looking for a good hat for running/biking that will provide sun
protection for face & neck for 4-5hours outside, while not being floppy and
that can handle a breeze without flying off; machine washable but with some
stiffness to it.

I use a baseball cap for shorter runs/rides and a 'Bridge over the river
Kwai' oversized cap with a flap of canvas in the back, which flaps around in
a breeze and rustles right near my ears: very annoying. I've seen ones
that have a stiff 'carapace' that extends out the back and covers the neck
instead of a flap, this is more along the lines of what I'm looking for.
Thanks for any tips!

rms

Date: 08 Aug 2007 17:39:48
From: Ken
Subject: Re: Best Hats for Running/Biking?

In article <eP%si.706$rG7.329@nlpi061.nbdc.sbc.com >, rms
<rsquires@REMOVEflashMOO.net > writes
>Hi, I'm looking for a good hat for running/biking that will provide sun
>protection for face & neck for 4-5hours outside, while not being floppy and
>that can handle a breeze without flying off; machine washable but with some
>stiffness to it.
>

>
>rms
>
>
Anything with a peak is unlikely to withstand much machine washing. They
tend to become frayed along the end of the peak.
--
Ken

Date: 06 Aug 2007 09:17:01
From:
Subject: Re: Best Hats for Running/Biking?

On Aug 5, 7:56 pm, "Tom \"Johnny Sunset\" Sherman"
<sunsetss0...@invailid.com > wrote:
> insainrun...@aol.com WHO? wrote:
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Date: 06 Aug 2007 06:14:04
From: Tom \Johnny Sunset\ Sherman
Subject: Re: Best Hats for Running/Biking?

insainrunner@aol.com who? wrote:
> On Aug 5, 7:56 pm, "Tom \"Johnny Sunset\" Sherman"
> <sunsetss0...@invailid.com> wrote:
>> insainrun...@aol.com WHO? wrote:
>>
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Date: 06 Aug 2007 09:16:32
From:
Subject: Re: Best Hats for Running/Biking?

On Aug 5, 6:53 pm, Michelle <miche...@michelle.org > wrote:
> In article <1186353681.528494.174...@57g2000hsv.googlegroups.com>,
>
> insainrun...@aol.com wrote:
> > Fucking stupid bitch.
>
> Speak for yourself. Oh, you did.
>

I'll scrape it off my zipper if I want any lip from you.

Date: 05 Aug 2007 22:41:21
From:
Subject: Re: Best Hats for Running/Biking?

On Aug 5, 1:15 pm, Michelle <miche...@michelle.org > wrote:
> In article <1186324002.047544.60...@q3g2000prf.googlegroups.com>,
>
> joekhul <joek...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > I'm a sweathog
>
> Well, then, say Hi to Kotter, Vinnie, Horshack, and the rest of the gang
> for us.
>
>

Fucking stupid bitch.

Date: 05 Aug 2007 15:53:37
From: Michelle
Subject: Re: Best Hats for Running/Biking?

In article <1186353681.528494.174560@57g2000hsv.googlegroups.com >,
insainrunner@aol.com wrote:

> Fucking stupid bitch.

Speak for yourself. Oh, you did.

--
Crossing the starting line is 90%.
Crossing the finish line is the other 90%.

Date: 05 Aug 2007 22:40:51
From:
Subject: Re: Best Hats for Running/Biking?

On Aug 5, 8:59 am, D_Frumiou...@ndersnat.ch wrote:
> In rec.bicycles.misc insainrun...@aol.com wrote: [something rude]
>
> ^^^
>
> Imagine that, an AOLer who's a jerk! Hooda thunkit?
>
> Bill

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Date: 05 Aug 2007 18:56:57
From: Tom \Johnny Sunset\ Sherman
Subject: Re: Best Hats for Running/Biking?

insainrunner@aol.com WHO? wrote:
>
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Date: 05 Aug 2007 07:26:42
From: joekhul
Subject: Re: Best Hats for Running/Biking?

On Aug 2, 10:06 am, "rms" <rsqui...@REMOVEflashMOO.net > wrote:
> Hi, I'm looking for a good hat for running/biking that will provide sun
> protection for face & neck for 4-5hours outside, while not being floppy and
> that can handle a breeze without flying off; machine washable but with some
> stiffness to it.
>
> I use a baseball cap for shorter runs/rides and a 'Bridge over the river
> Kwai' oversized cap with a flap of canvas in the back, which flaps around in
> a breeze and rustles right near my ears: very annoying. I've seen ones
> that have a stiff 'carapace' that extends out the back and covers the neck
> instead of a flap, this is more along the lines of what I'm looking for.
> Thanks for any tips!
>
> rms

Check out www.headsweats.com. These hats are made specifically for
runners and such. The hats are light and porous and ventilate well,
and have a terry Coolmax sweat band to keep the sweat out of your
eyes. Their 'fast split' model has the smaller bill. There certainly
may be better hats out there, but for me -- I'm a sweathog and have
been using these for the last several years and they do a good job.
They're functional.

Date: 05 Aug 2007 10:15:35
From: Michelle
Subject: Re: Best Hats for Running/Biking?

In article <1186324002.047544.60210@q3g2000prf.googlegroups.com >,
joekhul <joekhul@yahoo.com > wrote:

> I'm a sweathog

Well, then, say Hi to Kotter, Vinnie, Horshack, and the rest of the gang
for us.

--
Crossing the starting line is 90%.
Crossing the finish line is the other 90%.

Date: 04 Aug 2007 19:22:23
From:
Subject: Re: Best Hats for Running/Biking?

Date: 05 Aug 2007 12:59:08
From:
Subject: Re: Best Hats for Running/Biking?

In rec.bicycles.misc insainrunner@aol.com wrote: [something rude]
^^^

Imagine that, an AOLer who's a jerk! Hooda thunkit?

Bill

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Date: 04 Aug 2007 16:11:49
From: landotter
Subject: Re: Best Hats for Running/Biking?

On Aug 4, 9:59 am, Chris <Zerob...@abc.com > wrote:
> On 2007-08-02, rms <rsqui...@REMOVEflashMOO.net> wrote:> Hi, I'm looking for a good hat for running/biking that will provide sun
> > protection for face & neck for 4-5hours outside, while not being floppy and
> > that can handle a breeze without flying off; machine washable but with some
> > stiffness to it.
>
> > I use a baseball cap for shorter runs/rides and a 'Bridge over the river
> > Kwai' oversized cap with a flap of canvas in the back, which flaps around in
> > a breeze and rustles right near my ears: very annoying. I've seen ones
> > that have a stiff 'carapace' that extends out the back and covers the neck
> > instead of a flap, this is more along the lines of what I'm looking for.
> > Thanks for any tips!
>
> > rms
>
> I have tried wearing a hat durring rides and found my head very hot.
> How do you handle the added heat build up? I, like you, would love to
> block the sun.

Strange. I always do my training rides sporting a Pace brand classic
cotton cycling cap. I have very closely clippered hair and the cap
serves not only to keep sweat out of my eyes, but to evaporate it
slowly and keep my head cool. Pace caps do fit my melon like a second
skin, with no air pocket, so that might be part of the deal. You know,
greenhouse effect and all that.

Date: 04 Aug 2007 11:11:56
From: Luke
Subject: Re: Best Hats for Running/Biking?

In article <eP%si.706$rG7.329@nlpi061.nbdc.sbc.com >, rms
<rsquires@REMOVEflashMOO.net > wrote:

> Hi, I'm looking for a good hat for running/biking that will provide sun
> protection for face & neck for 4-5hours outside, while not being floppy and
> that can handle a breeze without flying off; machine washable but with some
> stiffness to it.
>
> I use a baseball cap for shorter runs/rides and a 'Bridge over the river
> Kwai' oversized cap with a flap of canvas in the back, which flaps around in
> a breeze and rustles right near my ears: very annoying. I've seen ones
> that have a stiff 'carapace' that extends out the back and covers the neck
> instead of a flap, this is more along the lines of what I'm looking for.
> Thanks for any tips!
>
> rms

I love Kavu trailrunner:

http://gearx.com/product_info.php?products_id=1059

Date: 04 Aug 2007 14:59:38
From: Chris
Subject: Re: Best Hats for Running/Biking?

On 2007-08-02, rms <rsquires@REMOVEflashMOO.net > wrote:
> Hi, I'm looking for a good hat for running/biking that will provide sun
> protection for face & neck for 4-5hours outside, while not being floppy and
> that can handle a breeze without flying off; machine washable but with some
> stiffness to it.
>
> I use a baseball cap for shorter runs/rides and a 'Bridge over the river
> Kwai' oversized cap with a flap of canvas in the back, which flaps around in
> a breeze and rustles right near my ears: very annoying. I've seen ones
> that have a stiff 'carapace' that extends out the back and covers the neck
> instead of a flap, this is more along the lines of what I'm looking for.
> Thanks for any tips!
>
> rms
>
>
I have tried wearing a hat durring rides and found my head very hot.
How do you handle the added heat build up? I, like you, would love to
block the sun.

Chris

Date: 05 Aug 2007 00:47:46
From:
Subject: Re: Best Hats for Running/Biking?

Chris <Zerobias@abc.com > wrote:

> I have tried wearing a hat durring rides and found my head very hot.
> How do you handle the added heat build up? I, like you, would love to
> block the sun.

On very hot days I wear a bandanna under my helmet, and I soak it with
water. The vent holes in the helmet channel air onto the bandanna,
turning it into an impromptu evaporative cooler, and they also come in
quite handy for replenishing the water. Also keeps sweat from running
down into my eyes. (I try not to get water on the front-most part of the
bandanna.)
On a recent supported ride I also tried carrying an old towel. I
soaked it with cold water at rest stops and sponged myself down, there,
and a couple of times between stops.

Bill

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