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>  >>I suspect that the concern here is that Australia, New Zealand, South
> Africa and all those close-to-the-ozone-hole countries have HORRENDOUS
> rates of skin cancer.>>
>
> Yes, we have a real problem here (and the other countries).  I am a 
> sun lover by nature, but I'm really very cautious when it comes to 
> exposure.  Our sun screen factors (mine, at any rate) runs to 30+. 
> I have been very naughty in riding with sleeveless tees, but I think 
> this season I have to start covering up.  My main problem is that 
> shirts stick to skin which annoys me terribly, so I think I'll do 
> some research into cycling clothing.
>
> The Australians have a very good sun protection program - all the 
> kids go to school in wide brimmed hats and swim in long sleeve (or 
> 3/4 sleeve) swimsuits designed by the Cancer Association.
>
> Kristene
> South Africa

Here's clothing designed for active sports but with a high SPF 
rating: 
http://www.sunprecautions.com/cgi-bin/sgdynamo.exe?HTNAME=_home.htm
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Lynn KInsky, Santa Ynez, CA
http://www.silcom.com/~lkinsky/

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