I forgot all about that part!

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.

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!

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

All of your mothers 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:

Very impressive Photoshop work! :D

+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?

: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

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