Cycling Sun Sleeves: Cover Up Without the Sunscreen
Why riders wear sun sleeves, and how the GC Sun Blockers, cap and gloves finish a summer kit.
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Sunscreen is greasy and easy to forget, and forgetting it means looking like a cherry tomato the day after a long ride. Sun sleeves are simpler: slip them on and your arms are covered.
The GC Sun Blockers
The GC Sun Blockers are white mesh arm sleeves with a black Corbah script logo. They're built to keep you cool, not add heat, so you can wear them all ride long. They're unisex, in sizes XS to XXL, and sold as a pair.
Finish the summer kit
- A cap: the GC cycling cap keeps sun and sweat out of your eyes under your helmet, or flip the brim up and wear it off the bike. The Prime LM3 cap is another option, with white perforated side panels.
- Gloves: the GC gloves have padded palms that soften road shock and help with numbness on long rides, and they protect your hands if you go down.
- A light jersey: see our summer cycling jerseys, or match the sleeves with the GC jersey.
The Sun Blockers match the GC kit and go with any jersey. Read the GC kit story and our guide to what to wear cycling at every temperature.
Getting the fit right
Sun sleeves should feel snug enough to stay up without squeezing. If you're between sizes, or you like a little more room, size up. Our size guide has the full charts. If you get it wrong, keep it: within 15 days of delivery you can order the same item in another size at about 20–60% off.
Get yours
Every piece is made to order for you and delivered in 5–6 weeks.
