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  • August 9, 2017 at 2:32 pm #27481
    kil0ran

    Any recommendations for managing head heat and keeping sweat out of your eyes? I can keep my core sufficiently cool with the right base layer and jersey for the conditions but nothing seems to work for my helmet/head? The resultant deluge of concentrated saline into my eyes is painful and borderline blinding. I wash my helmet pads once a week but it doesn’t seem to make any difference – would a traditional cycling cap under the helmet help? It’s not just a summer issue for me, perhaps I’m just naturally hot-headed…

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  • August 12, 2017 at 4:16 pm #899589
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    part_robot
    Nick T wrote:
    A cycling cap will probably help, also much easier to wash regularly than the helmet pads. Walz cotton caps are good, I find. Wear both the cap and helmet sufficiently low on the brow for maximum mopping, safety and steez

    Exactly what I do, winter, summer or training indoors. Not as hot in summer as you’d expect and as a bonus stop your bonce getting burned.

    August 12, 2017 at 3:57 pm #899587
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    Spangly Shiny

    I use a Gore Universal sweat

    I use a Gore Universal sweat band. It stopped the sweat-in-eyes problem for me stone dead.

    August 11, 2017 at 9:33 am #899585
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    antigee

    don’t live in the

    don’t live in the persistently warm bit of Aus’ but hopefully soon the temperatures will start heading back to the hihg 20’s and in summer mid 30’s is norm – picked one of these up at local cycle shop having used various buffs – and def’ is my go to on hot days, some sort of plastic ridge thing stops sweat running into eyes and it doesn’t get soaking seems to evaporate off under my compulsary helmet – quick google gives UK availability – not as cheap a non brand buff but if I lost mine I’d happily pay for another

    Halo Protex Bandana

     

    August 11, 2017 at 7:50 am #899583
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    Jem PT

    My Kask helmet has a small

    My Kask helmet has a small foam band at forehead level. When that’s fully soaked i take off my glasses and press the helmet against my forehead, squashing out the sweat that then trickles down my face. A quick wipe, replace the glasses and we’re off again!

    August 10, 2017 at 8:48 pm #899581
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    Simon E
    don simon wrote:
    As peted76, I used to use vaseline when rowing to great effect. Not sure how it would work in a head down position.
    It works very well, as I find the sweat drops off the top of my eyebrow (if you’ve placed the vaseline there) and misses your face. This is when racing in a poorly vented TT helmet with a visor, tucked in close to the tri-bars. Although I use badger balm, not vaseline.

    I couldn’t wear a cap or helmet liner in warm weather, I’d cook!  Even on cool days my head gets hot after 15-20 minutes when I’m wearing one (though they are brilliant for riding in the rain).

    August 10, 2017 at 8:24 pm #899579
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    Ratfink

    I suffered with the same

    I suffered with the same thing with various helmets i agree its no fun sweat streaming into your eyes.

    A couple of months ago i bought a catlike tako £35 or so,Nothing fancy or too sporty as its mainly for my commute and i wear normal clothes.

    I’ve had no problem at all with sweat running in to my eyes or the helmet getting too sweaty or smelly,Infact i hadn’t even thought about the absence of sweaty eyes until i read your post and i wore it all through the heat the other month.

    I have remarked though its the first helmet i pretty much forget i’m wearing.

    August 10, 2017 at 8:16 pm #899577
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    asdfqwerty

    Caps for me if it’s not too
    Caps for me if it’s not too warm. I’ll sweat regardless so it soaks some up. If it’s roasting I use a buff, bunched up like a sweatband. A bit more absorbent than a cap (but doesn’t keep the sun out your eyes).

    August 10, 2017 at 7:52 pm #899575
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    madcarew

    I rely on bushy eyebrows, but

    I rely on bushy eyebrows, but not all have the technical expertise to develop this form of sweat protection 🙂 Several friends wear a bandana under their (cycling) helmet for this problem. Has the advantage of not covering the whole head so allowing plenty of heat loss in warm conditions.

    August 10, 2017 at 1:33 pm #899573
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    jaysa

    On the turbo with fan running

    On the turbo with fan running, a good quality headband such as https://www.amazon.co.uk/SWOOSH-TENNIS-SQUASH-BADMINTON-HEADBANDS/dp/B00B6CWQCG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1502371896&sr=8-3&keywords=nike+headband works for me. Mine fills with sweat every 30 mins, so I turn it 180 degrees and eventually wring it out. Don’t bother with cheap ones, which are thinner and work less well.

    August 9, 2017 at 11:50 pm #899571
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    kil0ran

    Thanks all, plenty of useful

    Thanks all, plenty of useful advice. Think I’ll try a cap first as that’s the cheapest option. Not really looking to replace my helmet at the moment as it’s comfy and relatively new. Just a mid range BTwin one. As I’m riding every day whatever I do needs to be relatively cheap and quick to wash. Time to pay Prendas a visit 🙂

    August 9, 2017 at 6:59 pm #899569
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    DoctorFish

    Another vote for a buff.  I

    Another vote for a buff.  I wear it as a sahariane what ever that is, I had to look it up, but look up Buff sahariane and you will get the jist.  Keeps sweat out of the eyes and sun off the back of the neck and seems to help keep my head cool.

     

    August 9, 2017 at 6:43 pm #899567
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    don simon fbpe

    As peted76, I used to use

    As peted76, I used to use vaseline when rowing to great effect. Not sure how it would work in a head down position.

    Otherwise something to absorb sweat (sweat band, Buff, cap, etc.) before it gets to the eyes.

    August 9, 2017 at 6:39 pm #899565
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    VeloUSA

    What make/model helmet are

    What make/model helmet are you wearing? Helmets that do not vent well will make your head warm and sweaty. Adding a cap or liner under your helmet only makes your head warmer. If you’re thinking of replacing your helmet gives a price range so we can recommend some to you.

    August 9, 2017 at 6:28 pm #899563
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    PonteD

    I wear a cotton cap all year

    I wear a cotton cap all year around as I’m a sweaty git and can’t get more than a couple of miles before the sweat is puring into my eyes. I have a few planetX caps and they’re quite thin and cheap (<£5). Caps can also be thrown in the wash along with the rest of your kit after a ride so they’re fresh every ride.

    When its really hot I also wear a B’Twin cap that’s lightweight like the Walz one, but cost half the price https://www.decathlon.co.uk/cycling-cap-500-black-id_8326918.html

    Another reason to wear a cap is to keep the sweat off the soft parts of the helmet (pads, straps). As these can get a bit minging after being left lying aroud full of sweat.

    August 9, 2017 at 6:07 pm #899561
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    Anonymous

    This:

    This:

    Skull Caps

    absolutely brilliant

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