I was just going to start a thread on this subject - glad I searched. I love the autumn. Unfortunately, my sinuses don't, making cool weather riding uncomfortable. In addition to the runny nose, I get bad headaches, probably from sniffling. So now I'm trying not to sniff (hard habit to break) and have tissues handy. I started taking allergy medicine several months ago. The doctor couldn't pinpoint exactly what the allergy was, but said they're perennial. I may pre-treat with a decongestant. I don't like the idea, but the once or twice I did, it seemed to help.

For those who use a bandanna: how hard are they to wash out? I would rinse it as soon as I got home, of course, but is there any special laundering techniques they would require? Are there different types?

Thanks - I hope to get out and enjoy the fall a bit. I didn't go snowshoeing last year, partly because I was afraid of the headaches.