It's that time of year again when my nose turns into a faucet

[RolliePollie]

I really love fall. I love the cooler weather, the beautiful fall leaves, etc. It's a great time of year to ride. But here is one thing that I do not love...cool weather riding turns my nose into a faucet! It runs CONSTANTLY!

I am seriously considering bungee cording a box of Kleenex to my handlebars. Luckily I have almost perfected my snot rocketing skills and I'm really quite good at it. But it's totally GROSS!!! I can't believe I don't end up dehydrated from all the snot pouring out of my nose.

I know others have this problem too. My heart goes out to you.

[Tri Girl]

I feel your pain, sista! I really should invest in Kimberly Clark Inc. since I spend oh so much money on Kleenex every year. Boo to cold induced runny noses...

[nscrbug]

Yup...I'm right there with ya! Mine runs so bad, I cannot drop my head position even the slightest bit...or it literally POURS out of my nose. Ewwwwww! I've done a bit of research on this, and based on what I've read/heard...it's a condition known as vasomotor rhinitis...and cooler air temperature is definitely a factor. I've also been told that there is a prescription nasal spray called Atrovent, that is supposed to help with this annoying problem. I have an upcoming doctor visit in the next few weeks, and I plan on asking him about it.

[sundial]

If you cover your nose with a Buff or something would it help? Taking an antihistamine beforehand? OB tampon that's custom fitted sans the string.

[nscrbug]

If you cover your nose with a Buff or something would it help? Taking an antihistamine beforehand? OB tampon that's custom fitted sans the string.

I've tried covering with a Buff or neck gaiter. Works okay for a short while, until I start to get too hot and need to pull it down. I've also tried taking Claritin (the liquigel caps) before riding...doesn't do a darn thing for me.

[Zen]

Does your nose look like this?

[Kiwi Stoker]

I'm having good success with rinsing my sinus passages with a netti pot or similar. Got sick of taking sprays and antihistamines all the time.

[kmehrzad]

I really love fall. I love the cooler weather, the beautiful fall leaves, etc. It's a great time of year to ride. But here is one thing that I do not love...cool weather riding turns my nose into a faucet! It runs CONSTANTLY!

I am seriously considering bungee cording a box of Kleenex to my handlebars. Luckily I have almost perfected my snot rocketing skills and I'm really quite good at it. But it's totally GROSS!!! I can't believe I don't end up dehydrated from all the snot pouring out of my nose.

I know others have this problem too. My heart goes out to you.

My eyes tear terribly from the cold air while riding which then causes my nose to run. I really wish the tearing would stop. I've got fairly protective sunglasses but not goggles. Maybe I should invest in a pair of goggles and see if that will keep the cold air out of my eyes and stop the tearing.

[SLash]

My eyes tear terribly from the cold air while riding which then causes my nose to run. I really wish the tearing would stop. I've got fairly protective sunglasses but not goggles. Maybe I should invest in a pair of goggles and see if that will keep the cold air out of my eyes and stop the tearing.

I have the exact same problem, much of the time lately it looks like I'm crying like a baby when I ride, especially at the beginning. The eyes start and then the nose follows... not a pretty sight.

Do you wear contacts? I do and wonder if that's part of it.

[kenyonchris]

I have the exact same problem, much of the time lately it looks like I'm crying like a baby when I ride, especially at the beginning. The eyes start and then the nose follows... not a pretty sight.

Do you wear contacts? I do and wonder if that's part of it.

My eyes and nose do this. And my ears hurt. Pretty much I am worthless.

[SLash]

My eyes and nose do this. And my ears hurt. Pretty much I am worthless.

...And yet we ride..

[kenyonchris]

...And yet we ride..

looking like a snotty eskimo, yes.

[beccaB]

I thought it was just me. I was blaming Michigan actually, the land of allergens
and gray skies, and more gray skies. I've about had it!

[beccaB]

That picture of me lies. There is not blue sky here and/or sunshine. maybe only on that day there was, but that was a year ago.

[softthings]

i am a firm believer in neti pots and snot rockets. i was blowing my nose about the first week i started doing longer rides. my bf actually encouraged me to just do the snot rocket. it really gets it all out and no stopping to blow your nose.