Do you get nasal drainage in the cold...

[beccaB]

I get a lot of snot too, and winter hives to complicate things. And windburned eyes. Oh but that's another thread. I just suffer with the snot. Then it's really fun to go to Choir practice on Thursday nights and see which notes I can actually hit!

[Velobambina]

My nose runs constantly when I ride. Snot rockets are a my nose's best friend.

Veronica

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On plus side, I haven't had a sinus infection since consistently riding outdoors in the winter.

[ASammy1]

So basically, I just have to remember that I'm not a "lady" on the bike.

[fidlfreek]

FYI Apparently the Chinese government attempted to stop their general population from snot rocketing as a way of life in the period leading up to the Olympics. Imagine all the trees 1.3 billion people a year save by snot rocketing

We are in very good company.

[Dogmama]

YAY!! It's time for the annual snot rocket thread!!!

Woo-hooo! Let the fun begin!

[OakLeaf]

FYI Apparently the Chinese government attempted to stop their general population from snot rocketing as a way of life in the period leading up to the Olympics.

Just so they could welcome all the athletes to snot rocket all over their new expensive stadiums for a month.

[Dogmama]

Just so they could welcome all the athletes to snot rocket all over their new expensive stadiums for a month.

AHA! That explains the women's gymnastic team! We want a do-over!

[Grog]

My nose runs lightly whenever I eat, and heavily whenever I exercise, and like a river when I exercise in the cold. That's just the way it is. And I found out recently that my dad is the same.

I am in the process (currently: planning) of making more fabric handkerchiefs for my delicate nose for when I'm off the bike or out of my running shoes. My nose runs even if I'm just walking around in the winter, but I don't blow snot rockets then.

[Jo-n-NY]

my nose runs all the time also, however, more often in colder temps. I alternate between snot rockets and tissues in my bento box. It depends on the situation at the time.

~JoAnn

[fatbottomedgurl]

I'm another with the nose running in any temperature. I always shoot snot rockets but sometimes I miss and end up with it hanging off my shoulder or shoe. Reminds me of Something about Mary- hair gel?

[crazycanuck]

I have to say that at the end of most of my rides, I have dribble coming from my nose..some on my leg, shirt etc. Thank goodness someone created bike gloves

I can't get the snot rocket thing right

[breezy]

I have to say that at the end of most of my rides, I have dribble coming from my nose..some on my leg, shirt etc. Thank goodness someone created bike gloves

And this is why you should never shake a cyclists hand during or just after a ride.

[Miranda]

Confession to the snot rocket community at large... I have never done it before.

I'm drugged up year round on asthma and allergy meds that really dry things up. I still get drainage though.

Heads up on taking any drugs as asked... they can make you loopy/dizzy as a side effect. Be sure you know how it affects you before you get on the road. I've had a couple wig out experiences before when switching meds. Errr, not so good.

What if you snot on yourself? Just let it freeze up? Slimes down your garments? My jackets are black... snot is light... Pardon me, I'm having snot rocket stress.

[Grog]

I'm drugged up year round on asthma and allergy meds that really dry things up. I still get drainage though.

Year-round, really? I think I would be weary of using that stuff in significant quantities. As you mention, it's pretty potent medicine and I wonder what the adverse effects are in the long term...

What if you snot on yourself? Just let it freeze up? Slimes down your garments? My jackets are black... snot is light... Pardon me, I'm having snot rocket stress.

The snot police is beamed up out of nowhere to arrest you and drag you to the snot cell!!!

Just kidding, nothing happens, really, except that you wash your gear perhaps more often than not. I used to be unable to do it. Then I could do it but just on women-only rides. Now I just decided not to be so self-conscious anymore. If I swallow the stuff it's going to make me sick pretty fast. And I'm too busy riding/running to stop and gently blow my nose (which would quickly go raw anyway). So whatever...

[Trigress]

What if you snot on yourself? Just let it freeze up? Slimes down your garments? My jackets are black... snot is light... Pardon me, I'm having snot rocket stress.

Rub it in with your glove, then wash your gear afterwards...

I seriously believe that most of the dehydration I experience during training (year round!) is due to nasal drainage, I mean the amounts of snot is unbelievable!