Originally Posted by
kegoguinness
I don't recall wearing them while on the bike. I have a partial facemask for that and will perhaps buy a balaclava this year, if only so I can wear it when I stop off at the bank to make a deposit.
For me, a balaclava is too warm for cycling; it's great for about the first ten minutes of a ride, but then I have to stop and pull the whole thing off. I find that on a cold day I can start off with about the same level of protection, but I can pull the neck one down to expose my cheeks once I start to warm up, adjust a little more after I climb some hills, and ultimately pull the neck part off but still have protection for my head.