Runny Nose (I know it's gross)

[SouthernBelle]

Snot rocketry is a skill I am proud to have acquired. In fact I bragged about it on here the first time I managed it. If you are riding alone, who cares. If you are riding with guys, they don't care. If you are riding with girls, they shouldn't care.

[Cyclo Kitty]

Oh yeah. Nasty.
I've gotten used to it, and my DH has learned to ride on my left side.
I tried Claritin but the side effects were unpleasant--I'd rather have snot than feel weird.

[Offthegrid]

Yeah, my gloves are getting kinda scummy. I am not talented in the snot rocketry department.

[emily_in_nc]

I don't get a runny nose on the trainer even when it's cool in the house (like now!) Only outdoors. Kleenex -- no way, it would tear to bits. But a nice soft bandanna....ahhhhhh! I take them on hikes too. Never heard of hikers blowing snot rockets!

Emily

[SouthernBelle]

Yeah, my gloves are getting kinda scummy. I am not talented in the snot rocketry department.

I gave up and threw my in the washer & dryer. They came out fine!

[anakiwa]

Atrovent nasal spray (you need a prescription for it). I use it when I'm going to be out cross-country skiing for hours in really cold weather. It dries everything up completely. (But I do make do with the snot rocket for shorter excursions or when it's not frigid.)

[cosc]

In cold weather I use a bandana wrapped around my neck to wipe my runny nose. Easier to reach than my pocket.

[Raindrop]

Since I get nosebleeds at the drop of a hat...nose rockets are not an option.
A glove works most of the time (yes, you can wash them as long as you don't put them in the dryer), or a bandana, or sometimes just my sleeve. Hell...I do have one of them auto-matic-clothes-washing-machines. (They work wonders on snot!).

[Mr. Bloom]

yesterday while riding, Silver conceptualized the design for a snot catcher

It would catch it, and drain to the road.

Of course, then we both realized in our cases it would get clogged and back-up

[hellosunshine]

i think its generally agreed that when on the bike some bodily functions are permissable-farting,snotting etc etc

[Celeste]

In cold weather I use a bandana wrapped around my neck to wipe my runny nose. Easier to reach than my pocket.

Yes, I use this method too. Cold weather it's around my neck and when it gets hot, it is used for sweat instead of snot.

[li10up]

Atrovent nasal spray (you need a prescription for it). I use it when I'm going to be out cross-country skiing for hours in really cold weather. It dries everything up completely. (But I do make do with the snot rocket for shorter excursions or when it's not frigid.)

Does it give you "cotton mouth"? Does it really dry you up? How long does it last? Is there a "rebound" effect? Tell me more...I'd love to find something that works!

[crazycanuck]

hey li10up.

You might want to check out some of Lise's old posts about the same issue. I thin that was her first post, asking about noses! Perhaps there might be an answer there for ya

*sniff* where's lise

c

[anakiwa]

Does it give you "cotton mouth"? Does it really dry you up? How long does it last? Is there a "rebound" effect? Tell me more...I'd love to find something that works!

It really works. It doesn't affect my mouth at all. I find it lasts all day, and that it can dry things up too much (snot gets really hard and is more difficult to remove). I therefore try to limit it to when it's really cold, or when I really won't want to constantly wipe/blow my nose (long ski races, snowshoeing on first dates etc).

[spokewench]

I gave up and threw my in the washer & dryer. They came out fine!

Of course, wash your gloves! I usually hang them up to dry in the bathroom so they don't get crinkly and small, but it works perfectly!