Further to the 'Thumbs' thread, How does everyone...

[Plodder]

...keep their ears warm in this weather?

I know there is the obvious woolly hats etc. but these make me look like my helmet is 9" off the top of my head and I am pretty sure it would be near useless if I came off the bike as it doesn't sit on the head correctly. I even cut a spare woolly hat down so it was more a head band but it just obscured my view as it kept slipping down.

My main concern is keeping a helmet on; pretty dumb not to wear one anytime, let alone when it is potentially icy. I have looked online but so far have not found anything specific to biking. So guys, any advice most welcome to keep me riding. Thanks.

 

[Kestevan]

Search online for a Buff.

There are "real" ones which are expensive, and buff-alike copies which are cheap but may not be as strechy/warm.

They can be worn numerous ways, and are in my view pretty much an essential bike wear item.

 

[PhunkPilot]

I use the 'Beany' hat under my helmet method luckily its a tight fit so it keeps my ears warm and doesn't slip

 

[ianrauk]

Buff, pirate stylee.. innit

 

[fossyant]

Thermal Skull cap, with windproof material in it. Tha 'Aldi' ones are in fact, good. I also have a Biemme one which is even warmer.

 

[aberal]

I use an Altura skull cap below the helmet - a freebie from Cycling Plus along with a buff which keeps the neck warm, thanks C+. In ye days of olde of course, people wore balaclavas which do the same job but conjur up images of chaps with pipes out at sea.

 

[Shadow]

I also purchased an Altura skullcap and windproof (?) jacket about this time last year. Lo and behold, once a month C+ comes thru the letterbox - one due tomorrow or thereabouts.

Am impressed with skullcap and wear it more often than imagined 12 months ago.

 

[martint235]

I just wear my helmet. I find it keeps the top of my head warm. I have progressed in my old age to a buff around my neck and covering my chin. I've obviously been in the south too long.

 

[lukesdad]

Buff, pirate stylee.. innit

Psmiffy s the expert on pirate stylee

 

[carpiste]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130410302746

Buffalike does the job and 2 for £4.99 with free delivery

 

[Plodder]

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Hmmm, not really what I had in mind!

Thanks for all the advice guys - So much to ask but don't want to come in here like a bull in a china shop.

 

[numbnuts]

hair is very good

 

[wilko]

I use an Altura skull cap below the helmet - a freebie from Cycling Plus along with a buff which keeps the neck warm, thanks C+. In ye days of olde of course, people wore balaclavas which do the same job but conjur up images of chaps with pipes out at sea.

+1 Also wear the freebie from Cycling Plus.

 

[carpiste]

hair is very good

That`s easy for you to say

Baldies unite.....get a hat,cap,beannie,buff and during the summer be proud

 

[Norm]

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You obviously took more effort than I did when I took a very similar shot...


I think it looks better on the dog than it does on me...

Hmmm, not really what I had in mind!

Joking aside, it should be exactly what you have in mind. A proper Buff only costs a bit more than a tenner and they are sooooo much better than the copies that they are worth every penny, IMO.