2007-02-11 09:30:19 · 7 answers · asked by Benjamin H 1 in Sports ➔ Cycling
You sweat a lot during cycling and the cycling clothes are designed to facilitate evaporation of the sweat to help cool you off and prevent you from feeling clammy. The evaporation of sweat leaves behind all the salt in it which is what leaves the white marks.
2007-02-11 15:20:48 · answer #1 · answered by Ben P 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
several right answers and some should be combined. Sun will bleach out some clothing dyes as will constant washing but if you are finding white on your clothes just after a long ride, its most likely salt from dried sweat. Your cycling clothes will wick moisture away and let it dry quickly in the wind generated by your riding, but the salt in the sweat will remain. Its harmless and lets other experienced riders know you have ridden a great ride. Wear a helmet and get on your bike and get it!!
2007-02-15 05:22:18 · answer #2 · answered by Tom W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure exactly what you are referring to, but when I cycle long distances, I often notice a white powdery substance on my cycling jersey and shorts. This especially happens on windy, dry days.
If the above is what you are referring to, this white stuff is salt, condensed from sweat. What happens is you sweat into your clothes, the clothes wick the sweat to their surface, and the wind whipping by you evaporates the moisture, but the salt stays behind, hence the white powdery discoloration.
2007-02-11 09:40:47 · answer #3 · answered by kellepa 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes, kellepa is right! Sweat will also bleach some colors out of certain fabrics.
2007-02-12 10:35:03 · answer #4 · answered by jung_girl1961 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That white stuff is salt. Taste it once. Salty!
2007-02-12 00:14:29 · answer #5 · answered by Madrider 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
wow .. i've never wondered that before.. ithink the first guy had it though.. it sounds right.
2007-02-11 10:40:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
too much bleach?
2007-02-11 14:38:52 · answer #7 · answered by borracho111 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋