Greetings from up North!

[Sillyme]

Hello folks, Just joining from the Highlands. First time I join a forum to be honest. I decided to give it a go as it seems fun and also, have some random questions to ask at some point but that's for later. These days I love cycling on country roads whenever possible.

 

[VinSumRox]

Welcome. We are always willing to share our collective wisdom when asked for advice. Some may be wiser than others...

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Welcome. We are always willing to share our collective wisdom when asked for advice. Some may be wiser than others...

That's true

but people on here are generally reasonable

so Welcome - as about what you need - people on here have seen most things that happen to/on/with bikes

We even have some other people from the Highlands!!

 

[DCLane]

 

[raleighnut]

 

[Sillyme]

Thank you for making me feel welcome!

Now this is likely not very high on your agenda but
Do you have a pesky runny nose? I do… whether I am cycling, skiing or running (although not doing much of the last 2 these days), and even when I am gardening!

I found that breathing through my mouth usually helps reducing the need to wipe my nose so often, but it is not always advisable, especially in the countryside, unless you are looking for more proteins to absorb during your exercise routine...

I found it such a nuisance that I am interested to know how you feel and what you do about it. I have also prepared this 2 min questionnaire which will tell me if I am part of many or just a few finding this rather irritating... .

Mod Edit:
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Cheers from the mods team.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Does this only happen when cycling?

It could be hay fever - cycling does tend to ram pollen up your nose and down your throat and make your nose run worse than just walking

in my case my eyes also itch - badly!!

 

[Webbo2]

Does this only happen when cycling?

It could be hay fever - cycling does tend to ram pollen up your nose and down your throat and make your nose run worse than just walking

in my case my eyes also itch - badly!!

This.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

This.

Ok - try some hay fever tablets
which ones suit you seems to be a question of trial and error - sorry

also - try to find glasses that wrap round and stop the wind getting in your eyes

might help

if you have other medical problems - maybe ask your GP as well - but they will probably say the same

 

[Jameshow]

Welcome btw;-
Accy just brought a new car....
Classic 33 found out his not married...
Dclane has brought a chain set!

There you go you up to date all the news!

 

[Sillyme]

Thank you for making me feel welcome!

Now this is likely not very high on your agenda but
Do you have a pesky runny nose? I do… whether I am cycling, skiing or running (although not doing much of the last 2 these days), and even when I am gardening!

I found that breathing through my mouth usually helps reducing the need to wipe my nose so often, but it is not always advisable, especially in the countryside, unless you are looking for more proteins to absorb during your exercise routine...

I found it such a nuisance that I am interested to know how you feel and what you do about it. I have also prepared this 2 min questionnaire which will tell me if I am part of many or just a few finding this rather irritating... .

Mod Edit:
Welcome to Cycle Chat @Sillyme
Please post your survey in the surveys and research section, link here.
Cheers from the mods team.

OK Will do. Thank you for keeping right!

 

[Sillyme]

Does this only happen when cycling?

It could be hay fever - cycling does tend to ram pollen up your nose and down your throat and make your nose run worse than just walking

in my case my eyes also itch - badly!!

I don't think so as it happens in any weather conditions really but possibly more in cold conditions.

 

[MadMalx]

Ok - try some hay fever tablets
which ones suit you seems to be a question of trial and error - sorry

But buy generics (boxed as loratidine, cetirizine etc), that have identical active ingredients as the brands (Claritin, Piriteze) ) but 1/5 the cost.