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Bollo

Failed Tech Bro
Location
Winch
No, I'm not talking abut the latest bike bling that I wants, but actual drool - the stuff that comes out of your mouth.

Most of my riding is done at a reasonable intensity. One unfortunate side effect of this is that without frequent wipes on my gloves I'd quickly resemble a St Bernard outside a butcher's shop

Today, I passed a younger lady rider. She was moving pretty quickly so there was time to give an on-yer-right and a cheery 'hiya' as I went past (@ianrauk's tin vibrates in anticipation). But, instead of 'hiya', it came out as 'hiyurk!' as a long ribbon of saliva issued forth. Instead of seeing a smiling, actually quite hot silver fox, she got a zombie on a bike in search of a tasty brain.

Joking aside, it's not nice. The only time I've I've heard someone else complain was a rider at a club TT who'd given the course maximum beans.

Anyone else have the same problem?
 

coffeejo

Ælfrēd
Location
West Somerset
No but :giggle:. Sorry.
 

ChrisV

Formerly CC2014
Location
Falkirk
:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

My eyes water a lot too, so if I stop and sit for a bit I have a crusty face that I'm not actually aware of!!
 

Cuchilo

Prize winning member X2
Location
London
I saw a guy walk into HQ after a TT with a ribbon of saliva drooping below his waist and back up to his hand . It made me gag xx(
 

welsh dragon

Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Wow. Take up cycling. It has a lot going for it......... all the women will be very impressed with you.. where is the sick bag xx(
 

Pat "5mph"

A kilogrammicaly challenged woman
Moderator
Location
Glasgow
Another no from me on the dribbling front.
But your thread reminds me: once, I was on a group ride on a very cold day.
I get a runny nose when it's cold, just for the first few miles, then it stops.
One of the girls asked if I wanted a tissue.
A tissue?? Who on earth blows their nose on a tissue while riding???
We all know you're meant to use the back of your gloved hands! :laugh:
 
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Bollo

Bollo

Failed Tech Bro
Location
Winch
Another no from me on the dribbling front.
But your thread reminds me: once, I was on a group ride on a very cold day.
I get a runny nose when it's cold, just for the first few miles, then it stops.
One of the girls asked if I wanted a tissue.
A tissue?? Who on earth blows their nose on a tissue while riding???
We all know you're meant to use the back of your gloved hands! :laugh:
I don't think I dribble from my mouth too much, but the volume of snot running from my nose, especially during the colder months, is particularly distressing. When I buy gloves my decision-making is based on their absorbency capabilities. :rain:
I get the nose as well but this usually starts after I've finished the ride.

Aren't bodies great!
 
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