Or alternatively, https://www.cat-ears.com/
Summer last year I started wearing sun sleeves when the sun was strong. They are not much warmer than direct skin contact with the sun. No more red skin after 5+ hours in strong sun (even with sun screen). Also it’s a nice feeling to dip them into water and put on afterwards.
I think I have following one, but many brands offer a pair of them: Sun Sleeves | Sun Protection While Riding | PEARL iZUMi
Yes, fartvind means “speed wind”. Essentially, it refers to aerodynamic drag which is what you “hear” when going fast.
1 - Specifically what brand? Looks like some are super firm plastic, some are super soft foam (possibly absorbent). Unsure which is the ideal super-soft rubber you want.
2 - You must now post a picture of your forehead after a ≥ 60 min ride! : ) Be honest, how long does the bar forehead last? 2 hrs? LOL
RiteAid does! Probably some gas stations, too.
In my particular case I hadn’t started riding yet. I camped the night before and underestimated the conditions. Also I didn’t want to carry leg warmers for 200 miles and only use them for the first 20-30.
They have these at REI and if you use you’re 20% coupon it’s only $27.99, I just ordered a pair.
I don’t remember what brand, just some cheap one from the local hardware store.
It is soft and water/weather resistant. It is just as pleasant and leaves no more mark on your forehead than a normal helmet pad.
Really awesome stuff in here.
Carry a small bottle of liquid skin with you when cycling. It is invaluable in an accident and can also be used to glue a patch on a tube, or a makeshift boot on a big puncture. That got me home many times (both injury and tires) My favorite time was when I used liquid skin and a dollar bill to patch a large sidewall gash when I was 20 miles from my car on a forest service road in WA State. My least favorite time was when it kept my face from leaking too much after going over the handlebars. Both times I got home.
Have a little pack of tools that never leaves the car so when you get to a race you’re not without.
Most of my racing is TT’s, i always have a crack pipe for my disc wheel, a set of allen keys and a tubeless plug stashed.
Always get to the start line that way
Those are great but don’t work with helmets where the strap is not right in front of your ears. Like say specialized helmets. So the choice for me was a more comfy helmet or less noise. I figure hearing aids will be better when I’m older…
Guessing the ear muff style works better for noise for all helmet types but wonder about heat in the summer
That website is 
I like web sites that remind me of the 90s. As a software engineer I do feel like lots of times web sites over do the modern stuff when a nice simple site that just works is all I really need.
We will never replicate the charm of 90s websites.
On a related note.
Low hanging fruit that takes some leg work but not usually big $.
Replace your bolts where possible to have the same tool (i.e. 4mm Allen Key).
What if you get drug tested? How does crack help with a wheel?
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Nice! Will try for the summer. I wear some ear covering during cold weather and that massively improves wind noise reduction, (and enables me to hear my airpods).
A buff is my favorite cold weather multitool. As a neck warmer, keeps the cold air off your neck and from sweeping down your jersey. Pull it up to cover your ears, or as far as into the helmet like a balaclava.
Among my favorite benefits is covering my ears it kills all wind noise and keeps my airpods from falling out.
- Earbuds that don’t seal (e.g. airpod regulars) don’t actually block road noise (I once found a chart with research showing how much db isoluation it causes, and it’s <1 or 2 db). It’s the wind noise that kills you.
I’m also a fan of the cat-ears