Road Cycling - Clearing the nasal passage

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r800rider
08-21-04, 06:45 PM
Does anyone get nasal blockage when they ride? You know flem build up, snot, nasty boogers. I can't stand it, it only happens when I ride and I think it is hindering my performance. Breathing is a very important aspect of bieng an athlete and I want to experiment with different breathing techniques, but I can't breath from my nose.

Is there any age old cycling secret to clearing the nose b4 you ride? :(

live311
08-21-04, 07:03 PM
No real secret to it. Just launch some snotrockets as often as necessary. Just be careful. You don't want to hit a passing car, pedestrian, or even yourself. I hate it when that happens.
Pedal Wench
08-21-04, 08:38 PM
Talk to your doctor about exercise-induced vasomotor rhinitis. I get those same systems while hiking, and my doctor prescribed Astelin nasal spray. No side effects, doesn't dry out nasal passages, just stops the running nose. I haven't tried it while biking, but I'm sure I will soon!