Awful headaches after wearing a helmet

[gb155]

The most important question is why after all your miles have you decided to wear a helmet?

After 2 serious accidents , I figured , with 2 kids, I needed To be less reckless ?

 

[Angelfishsolo]

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Gaz

Said with the utmost respect and purely out of concern....

You really should back off the 'hardcore' and long-distance rides unless your diet is sorted out. You've lost the weight now, which is fantastic, but if you don't slow down you're inviting serious health problems. You need to be properly nourished to continue at this level - gels during the ride just aren't enough. You've got to look after your body. Unless you're doing this right then it's as reckless as anything else.
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I think you have hit the nail on the head Mr Paul.

 

[gb155]

[QUOTE 1549350"]Gaz

Said with the utmost respect and purely out of concern....

You really should back off the 'hardcore' and long-distance rides unless your diet is sorted out. You've lost the weight now, which is fantastic, but if you don't slow down you're inviting serious health problems. You need to be properly nourished to continue at this level - gels during the ride just aren't enough. You've got to look after your body. Unless you're doing this right then it's as reckless as anything else.[/quote]


Thanks for your concern

However

On the commute 7 miles is the short way, with a helmet I get a headache, without one I don't, so I really really do think you might be looking up the wrong tree tbh

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Thanks for your concern

However

On the commute 7 miles is the short way, with a helmet I get a headache, without one I don't, so I really really do think you might be looking up the wrong tree tbh

So basic trouble shooting.

Remove or change one element of the equation.

We know that without a helmet you do not get headaches
We know with your helmet you get headaches
What happens if you try a different make/model of helmet?

 

[gb155]

So basic trouble shooting.

Remove or change one element of the equation.

We know that without a helmet you do not get headaches
We know with your helmet you get headaches
What happens if you try a different make/model of helmet?

I have another - I'll give it a go

 

[Angelfishsolo]

I have another - I'll give it a go

It makes sense as that is (as far as we know) the only thing that has changed in your riding.

 

[steve52]

if a helmet hurts u have the wrong size or adjustment simples i hardley notice mine

 

[Andrew_P]

After 2 serious accidents , I figured , with 2 kids, I needed To be less reckless ?

How is your head after those two accidents?

Someone bought me a helmet, see my thread in helemt debate, wore it for three commutes and didn't this morning.

An understatement would be that it was really comforatable this morning compared to last week. My bet would be bad fit and or wind noise.

 

[Andrew_P]

I have another - I'll give it a go

You will end up with as many helmets as bikes!

 

[twobiker]

The tightness of the helmet across my forehead used to give me a headache , but a small adjustment and now its fine.

 

[gb155]

You will end up with as many helmets as bikes!

Hehe lol - time to ditch em all then ( helmets not bikes )

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Hehe lol - time to ditch em all then ( helmets not bikes )

No you want one helmet per bike that matches said bike and also riding kit for said bike

 

[Banjo]

Can you borrow a few different helmets and see if you still get the headache?

 

[tyred]

This link tells how much water you should drink relative to your weight and amount of exercise

Very interesting. If it's to be believed, I only drink half as much as I should do.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Very interesting. If it's to be believed, I only drink half as much as I should do.

So I should drink 10 water bottles worth during an average ride. So that for a game of soldiers!