Earache

[syko89]

Does anybody else get ear ache when out riding the bike?

After warming up i often get this, due to the wind passing around my ears i guess, but is there anything i can do?

I sometimes have some headphones in which does help, but obviously i want to hear whats going on around me...

[Laurel Green]

A woolly hat pulled down over the ears works well for me.

[syko89]

Cheers i might just have to do that, is it normal to get this?

Sometimes i get it even walking out wit the dog when its windy, its really annoying!

[P-Jay]

Not so much when I'm riding, but when I get home and warm up.










Especially if I've stopped for a pint on the way home

[daz3210]

P-Jay said:

Not so much when I'm riding, but when I get home and warm up.










Especially if I've stopped for a pint on the way home

Is this a different kind of earache though?

[Laurel Green]

syko89 said:

Cheers i might just have to do that, is it normal to get this?

Sometimes i get it even walking out wit the dog when its windy, its really annoying!

I don't think there is much else that can be done, except perhaps close fitting earmuffs.
Might be worth having a look At This Thread in Web MD on the subject, as have not read all of the replies so there might be some good advice on the subject.

[BPC7]

I often get ear ache especially when its colder and windy. Normally just put up with it and it soon goes when I warm up at home. Have thought about stuffing cotton wool in to keep the wind out but not done it yet to see if it makes an improvement or not.

[slomax]

I suffer from this too, on really frosty mornings it can get so painful its impossible to continue riding.

I use two methods, either a buff formed into a scullcap under my helmet, or i have a widstopper under helmet scull cap for when the buff is required for my neck/face....



i know i know, they look so trendy and cool... i have to fight the girls off....









okay that was a lie, but they are really good

[syko89]

Thanks for the advice, looks like ill just have to get them covered up.

I suffer from the red face soon into excersize too that alot of people mentioned on the link posted..weird!

[JuniorD]

I suffer from this in cold weather, so much so that it feels like frozen knitting needles are being pressed into my skull via my ear holes. I've had to abort rides after 5 mins! Even with all the headwear I've bought I've still not cured the problem.

[Laurel Green]

JuniorD said:

I suffer from this in cold weather, so much so that it feels like frozen knitting needles are being pressed into my skull via my ear holes. I've had to abort rides after 5 mins! Even with all the headwear I've bought I've still not cured the problem.

This applies to the OP too:

How about donning a good quality Balaclava? Clicky

[JuniorD]

Laurel Green said:

JuniorD said:

I suffer from this in cold weather, so much so that it feels like frozen knitting needles are being pressed into my skull via my ear holes. I've had to abort rides after 5 mins! Even with all the headwear I've bought I've still not cured the problem.

This applies to the OP too:

How about donning a good quality Balaclava? Clicky

That looks the thing however I also have a rather odd situation where I can't have anything touch the front of my neck or throat when I cycle as it gives me a choking sensation. Plus, I wouldn't be able to breathe as there is no mouth hole!