Do any of you wear a hanky/other under your helmet?

[skywalkerbeth]

I see some people do this - what are the advantages? Other than being able to take the helmet off at the end of the ride without scaring other riders...

[TxDoc]

Well, I confess to opening this thread hoping that someone would explain what in the world is a hanky... yep, I know, I could google it, I'm being lazy...

[jessmarimba]

hanky = handkerchief. (Bandanna)

I wear a Buff when my hair is at the awkward length that I like it best (long enough to create a rats nest, but too short for a ponytail with a helmet). I also have long bangs and it helps to keep those in check.

It also can help absorb the sweat that would drip into my eyes, if I position it so it's across the top of my forehead.

[pll]

Well, I confess to opening this thread hoping that someone would explain what in the world is a hanky... yep, I know, I could google it, I'm being lazy...

Slang for handkerchief... I guess a bandana in this specific context. To the OP: to catch sweat? I use a headband instead, sometimes a cycling skull cap. Other riders never get scared. Non cyclists, on the other hand...

[Chile Pepper]

I started using a buff after I got my hair cut last year. It keeps my bangs off of my face. (I actually use half a buff, per recommendations from other TE peeps.)

[Biciclista]

in the winter i wear a little wool cap. in the summer yes, a bandanna. it helps with sweat, flying around hair, and protects me from bee stings!

[zoom-zoom]

I wear a Buff or Headsweats cover under my helmet for EVERY ride (or something heavier that covers my ears when it's colder). Because I sweat like a horse and even with the wicking headwear I end up with sweat in my eyes.

[LivetoRide]

I always wear a bandana under my helmet, too. It keeps my bangs from flying around and it keeps the sweat out of my eyes.

[Crankin]

In the cooler weather, I have several thicknesses of skull caps and buffs to wear under my helmet. I do this usually in temps up to 53 or so. Otherwise, I sweat, and need the vents to cool me. I don't sweat enough to have it run down my face, and if it does, I wipe it with my hand.

[skywalkerbeth]

How do you wear the buff? I have one...

[roadie gal]

Another one here for bandanas. I sweat like a fiend, so I need something to keep at least some of the sweat out of my eyes.

[ny biker]

I can't wear anything under my helmet when it's hot, I don't care what my hair looks like, it's too uncomfortable.

I started putting lip balm over my eyebrows and that works to keep the sweat out of my eyes. I find it's best to apply it down past the outside of my eyes, otherwise sometimes the sweat will run into the sides of my eyes when I stop riding.

[buffybike]

I have a Buff, but actually prefer those rubber bands that "gutter" sweat away from your forehead. They're ugly as hell, but they really work!! No more sweat/sunscreen in the eyes when I stop. In the winter, I use a flannel headband that keeps sweat at bay but also keeps my ears warm.

[malkin]

Cycling cap under helmet.

My current one has world champion bands on it and I like to think of myself as the world champion of this here commute.

It hides my hair too, but I really do need a haircut.

[KatzPajamas]

Never heard of this Buff thingy. Checked out the websites and a few YouTube demos of them. Might have to invest in one for the fall! My hair is very thin and fine and use the little kid flat hair clips to keep it up and out of the way while riding. Needless to say, I am a little scary looking if we stop anywhere to eat or just take a break. The buff might help out