Southern California - The art of the snot rocket

After yesterdays Stage Coach Century I think it is a topic to discuss and share thchniques. I know Brandy wants to learn, so share your secrets.:D

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I can't wait for the recommendations to come pouring in!!! :D

Suck it up your nose and bring it through the mouth.

Spit the biggest green loogy on the ground. Everyone will be disgusted. :)

As noted on the other thread.

http://www.backpackinglight.com/backpackinglight/images/items/snot_spot_nose_wiper_1.jpg

http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/snot_spot_nose_wipe_orwm06.html

I'll just sit back and learn. :p

I'll just sit back and learn. :p


I did figure out that it is much tougher to get an effective rocket in the wind.:o :o :o

As noted on the other thread.

http://www.backpackinglight.com/backpackinglight/images/items/snot_spot_nose_wiper_1.jpg

http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/snot_spot_nose_wipe_orwm06.html

The tag on my gloves brought to my attention that the fleece on the thumb is a specific "nose wiping surface". :D You can only wipe so many times though before it just really needs to "take an exit". :lol:

I think this thread should be moved. Only question is where? hmmm... "Winter Cycling" or "Training and Nutrition?"

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My snots leave my nostril in spray form so I always spit them out instead. One extra step involved re-routing the snots but that is my preferred method.

I think this thread should be moved. Only question is where? hmmm... "Winter Cycling" or "Training and Nutrition?"

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Hush, you! :mad: :p

The #1 rule is:

Check before you blow. Blowing snot on yourself is nasty. Having somebody else's snot on you is ...

The #1 rule is:

Check before you blow. Blowing snot on yourself is nasty. Having somebody else's snot on you is ...


Good point Frank, I usually pull out of the line clear of other riders.

Proper technique is essential. First, you need to build up a good head of steam by blowing out of your mouth first, just a little, and then close your mouth and one nostril (with your finger of course) and transfer the energy to your nose, there by making a powerful one stage rocket. If you don’t clear your face, then what’s the point? Most of all you must commit, half measures simply will not do.

Good luck and good rockets.

One etiquette (sp) rule especially if riding in a group is to check whose behind you and move to the left side if possible otherwise move to the back of the bunch and then do you thang. Otherwise there is no difference in blowing your nose normally except that your doing each nostril seperately. This allows for better pressure so the speak. Just close one side and blow, forcefully. The more snot buildup the better - ugly thought but it's true. So to recap:

1) Turn head to the left
2) Close the right nostril
3) Blow
4) Turn head to the right
5) Close the left nostril
6) Blow

I've tried blowing each nostril when turning my head one way but the "closer" nostril's stuff always seemed to end up on my bike.

YMMV...

Ian In SD



After yesterdays Stage Coach Century I think it is a topic to discuss and share thchniques. I know Brandy wants to learn, so share your secrets.:D

If I can add to Ian's instructions...
The faster you are going, the better the wind helps your cause. Slower speeds means a bigger likelihood of snot shrapnel on your face or clothes.
If it's cold weather snottage (the watery kind) a word of warning... the more often you launch, the faster you nasal passages seem to fill the vacancy.

Good luck, Brandy!

There is also much more to the main charge than is seen in the daylight. On a recent night ride we had just cleared one of the wooden bridges on the SART and I was about 15 yards ahead of my buddies, so I let loose a rocket, only to hear a scream behind me. My buddies Nightrider lit up the “mist” that goes along with the rocket. It seems there is much more to the snot rocket than can be seen, there must be some residual “propellant” left over from the launch.

snot shrapnel

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This thread is literally making me laugh out loud. Too funny, and good tips so far!!! :lol:

I just make sure no one's behind me to catch the mist. I also let mine build up a bit before commiting to launch.

If I'm at a stop, I can actually land both rockets on top of one another. My aim has gotten quite excellent lately.

Geeze, does everyone in socal have a cold right now?

this is tooo funny!!!

Geeze, does everyone in socal have a cold right now?


You dont have to have a cold, just needs to be a bit chilly out.:D

great tips, keep em coming. Quite funny, although its true.

Tip 2:

Sudafed 12 hour. Your gunna have to wait in a line for suphedrin though. :)

Geeze, does everyone in socal have a cold right now?

No cold needed for my nose to run and my feet to smell. Honestly though, if I'm riding, my nose if running.

Nobody's brought up the elbow tuck. No wonder you get snot on your sleeves. Tuck that elbow in close to the body.

Are most of you experts in clearing your throats? (spitting)

Nobody's brought up the elbow tuck. No wonder you get snot on your sleeves. Tuck that elbow in close to the body.

I forgot all about that part!

Are most of you experts in clearing your throats? (spitting)


Actually Im not if Ive been drinking the ride drinks.

I only spit, I consider myself an expert. Definitely.

Sinus infections are a year round thing in my family. I got shlt runnin' down my throat as we speak.

Are most of you experts in clearing your throats? (spitting)

Yes, but since it's sitting right on the end of my nose, why suck it back in, when I can pop it out right then and there.

Yes, but since it's sitting right on the end of my nose, why suck it back in, when I can pop it out right then and there.


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I don't live in Cali but when it's cold out (I'm talking snow, ice, and sleet) my sinuses well up.

I just posted here because I happen to be thoroughly and unfathomably awesome at 'rockets.

I'm of the belief that the actual technique is less important than the panache with which one finishes the rocket.

I tend to use "jazz hands" so as to demonstrate - "See? All clean!"
http://www.joshuanewman.com/photos/chipgoldberg.jpg

I make an art of it. Seriously, I blow and snort in a very ladylike manner. In fact, on the recent Encinitas Interruptus, I was told that my snorocket was quite beautiful silhouetted against the setting sun. I also only try to wipe with one glove. That keeps the "crust" to a minium and the need to wash to a minimum as well. Whenever I set out to ride, I just feel my gloves to determine which one (the right or the left) that I can use on that particular ride. If the right is "crusty," I use the left. If both are crusty, I realize that I erred and simply use my sleeve. I NEVER try to suck it back in my nostril (really, now, that's gross), nor do I spit (but mainly because spit inevitably comes back to smack me in the face). But when launching a snorocket, I simply put on finger delicately against the opposite nostril and give a quick "snrroot" and it flies a few inches from my sleeve. I always check to ensure no rider is directly in the the snorocket's path! Now, that's just rude!

I think this thread should be moved. Only question is where? hmmm... "Winter Cycling" or "Training and Nutrition?"

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I make an art of it. Seriously, I blow and snort in a very ladylike manner. In fact, on the recent Encinitas Interruptus, I was told that my snorocket was quite beautiful silhouetted against the setting sun. I also only try to wipe with one glove. That keeps the "crust" to a minium and the need to wash to a minimum as well. Whenever I set out to ride, I just feel my gloves to determine which one (the right or the left) that I can use on that particular ride. If the right is "crusty," I use the left. If both are crusty, I realize that I erred and simply use my sleeve. I NEVER try to suck it back in my nostril (really, now, that's gross), nor do I spit (but mainly because spit inevitably comes back to smack me in the face). But when launching a snrocket, I simply put on finger delicately against the opposite nostril and give a quick "snrroot" and it flies a few inches from my sleeve. I always check to ensure no rider is directly in the the snorocket's path! Now, that's just rude!

OMG m.e., that was great. :lol:

All of your mothers should read this thread. They have failed.

All of your mother's should read this thread. They have failed.
My southern mother chopped the heads off of chickens, told a burglar to get the @#$@ out of our house and saved I don't know how many turtles and possums by standing in the middle of the road flashing cleavage in oncoming traffic (to get them to stop, of course). I think she'd be proud, personally...:rolleyes: :D

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Now thats going to be great wallpaper and avatar!!:lol:

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Very impressive Photoshop work! :D

Now thats going to be great wallpaper and avatar!!:lol:
+1 My, my, you're talented with the Photoshop...:D

I'm not socal, I'm somaine and I'm still riding so I know snot rockets!! I even wrote a song about 'em.

Be mindful of the wind and location of riding partners.

Just a brief note about blowing snot or hocking a loogie when you're in a pack. Don't tuck your arm next to your body like some have said. That still creates a trejectory that can slime your fellow riders. The approved method is to lift your arm and try and blow it between it and your body. Aim for a spot directly below you, a foot or two out from your bottom bracket. The same goes with spitting. You also need to have enough force behind the blow so that the wind has less of a chance to catch it and share it with the other riders around you. Girls are generally at a disadvantage due to boys, at a young age engage in things like spitting contests, writing your name in the snow, etc.

If you're in a pace line, the simplest thing is to swing out of the line just a bit, keeping pace with your place in line and use the same technique and then swing back in like nothing happened.

also if you tend to eat a lot of diary you get to enjoy some really big honkers. But if you don't have your technique down, so do the other riders around you. Not a good way to make friends in the bunch.

Is a fear of having your snot rocket turn into a deadly icicle projectile valid when it's so flippin cold?? Clinical name for this fear?

Is a fear of having your snot rocket turn into a deadly icicle projectile valid when it's so flippin cold?? Clinical name for this fear?
:lol: I don't know the name of my phobia, but I do know that I wouldn't want to put an eye out. ;)

OH!!!!!! I am PROUD to be able to announce that I successfully blew my first snot rockets today! :roflmao: The wind was in my favor. :D :p

Snot rockets aren't only for cyclists. I'm still clearing up from a head cold I had last weekend, and was the snot rocket king during the Carlsbad Half Marathon today :)

I'm a fan of the lean way out, tuck your elbow in and blow method. The only other element to include if possible is to make sure that you are in a favorable wind position. I love it on my commute when I let loose and only then notice that there is somebody off in the shadows walking their dog or sneaking out to get their morning paper. I usually follow with a hearty "Howdy Neighbor!" :D

Snot rockets aren't only for cyclists. I'm still clearing up from a head cold I had last weekend, and was the snot rocket king during the Carlsbad Half Marathon today :)

Hey, how'd you do at Carlsbad? I was there too. Beautiful day for running.