Is Riding in Short Sleeves Actually More Tiring in Summer? Why a Mesh Jacket Makes Hot-Weather Rides More Comfortable

Skimping on the budget for a mesh jacket and toughing it out in short sleeves is a losing choice in the long run

What do you mean by physiological burden? Isn't this just about sunburn or injury risk?

Especially on long rides, choosing gear that resists fatigue actually lets you ride at a safer pace overall

Back in the day there were plenty of short-sleeve riders just gritting it out, but with how far gear has evolved, there's no need to tough it out anymore

Even if a mesh jacket's supposed to be cooler, I feel like it's still just plain hot under the blazing summer sun regardless.

Riding in short sleeves ending up increasing both fatigue and accident risk is a good example of how gut feeling and actual data don't match.