Runny Nose (I know it's gross)

[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!).

[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

[Grog]

*sniff* where's lise

I've been wondering the same. Madly in love in some corner of the planet?? I hope so.

[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!

[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).

[Meaux]

I'm so glad it's not just me!!! My nose starts to run at like mile four, and doesn't quit. The top tube on my bike was pretty nasty looking after my last ride. (I was tired and just didn't want to wipe my nose anymore. So hot, I know.)

[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

[HillSlugger]

I hate to admit it, but when I try to do a snot rocket I usually end up messing up either my hand or my leg. How do you avoid this?

[hellosunshine]

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

[li10up]

I hate to admit it, but when I try to do a snot rocket I usually end up messing up either my hand or my leg. How do you avoid this?

You have to make sure you turn your head to the side slightly (too much and it will land on your shoulder) and you have to blow HARD for it to clear you. Also it helps if you have some speed so your momentum moves you away from it. I hate to admit that I've done this enough to be pretty good at it.

[spudfun]

ya...snot rockets are the wat to go...

[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.

[ehirsch83]

it is all about the snot rockets! just watch out for those cross winds! I am in south fl and I do all of my riding along a1a, it runs up the beach) so for big parts of my rides i am not blocked from the normal east winds. When they become crosswinds, some of the snot rockets end up on my leg or arm. not always pretty but oh well

[Bluetree]

On the bike, on the run... I've become so dependent on the snot rocket that I have to catch myself from doing it in spin class.