Originally Posted by
Buglady
I don't have any problems with tears, but when my eyes get cold I can't focus right! Its actually kind of scary.
I've only ever had the "ice cream headache" effect when it's down to about -30C. I don't ride when it's that cold, because I've taken one fall on ice and I'm not keen to repeat the experience (when it's -20C or below and you fall, it hurts a lot more).
If the North Island of New Zealand has one outstanding feature its we don't get much Ice, seen it once since I moved here. Done black Ice back home. I remember a mate I worked came off his bike after hitting a patch whilst cornering; of course he never had a helmet and banged his head. He said he was fine but when I handed him a a report to take to another department and bring back another. He came back with the same report and asked what he was supposed to do again and then just stood there staring into space. 5 mins later we are taking him to The emergency department. Sure enough concussion.
I used to commute that way before moving to another street and would have hit the patch myself, mind you I do wear a helmet.