January rides -- outdoors!!

[lph]

Ah, the "nose buff".

It is an invention of TE-er LPH (she of the cold north in Norway). Cut a old, ugly buff in 1/2 (one 1/2 for you and one for your spousal unit who will also need one). Fold your mini-Buff in 1/2 and then in 1/2 again. It is now about 1-2" in size -- rather like a head band. So, wrap it around the head so that it over your ears and your nose. Fold the part over the nose in half again so you can breathe. Voila. Nose buff.

The nose buff is amazingly effective. The nose stays warm; the cheeks are covered; the ears get a little more cover, but you have enough air flow so that it doesn't get nastily wet.

Over the years I've gotten many a great recommendation and ideas on TE, but the nose buff really rocks. And, apparently, found only on TE!

[I found a pick using google image ... http://blog.fitzgeraldsbicycles.com/?attachment_id=5822 but the wearer is missing that extra fold on the nose ]

I am so flattered! Suddenly came over this. But I have to say - this may be inspired by me, but is actually your own invention.

My "nose buff" is just a regular buff (full-length), pulled up over my nose all the way to under my eyes, with a hole carefully cut out for my nose and mouth. (Cut carefully and just a little at a time, the hole expands quite quickly). I use it on really cold days when I need to cover the skin on my cheeks and face all the time, but need to breathe freely. I keep it there by using a little vaseline under my eyes and "gluing" the buff to it...

Congrats on a brand-new winter gear idea!

lessee if I can find a photo... here's one. In this one I'm wearing a thin merino balaclava over a green Buff.