Cycling in wind: eye tearing, hard to see - suggestions?

Question

When I bike in the wind, my eyes get all teary, and I have to squint to see. . .but that makes it worse. Any suggestions? I already wear sunglasses. Thanks!

Answer 1

Maybe you would like glacier glasses or ski goggles better.

Answer 2

If your asian, then you squint all the time, so you don't need it;p lol. No really, it helps to wear a wrap-around glasses. Oakleys will do if you need something right away. The brand is everywhere. If you want to search for something that will complement your face and be funtional try nashbar.com.

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Answer 3

wear proper cycling sunglasses that fit your face and provide a light but effectiveprotection against flying stones etc.  I like Tifossi Fototek (sp) because they are inexpensive, fit and work well

Answer 4

Look for sunglasses that "hugs" the contour of your face, like what the competition cyclists and speedskaters wear.

Those are contoured so that they block out the airflow around your eyes.  They range from functional $20 generic ones to the $500 Oakley M-Frames with prescription lenses for those who need optical correction (myopia, astigmatism, etc.).

Answer 5

You probably aren't wearing proper glasses. If you go to a bike store they have the glasses for riding. There are clear ones and tinted ones.

These are some riding glasses:

http://www.bikes.com.au/c/125640/1/serfa...

If they are what you have than i don't know.

Answer 6

Hi,

any old glasses (sunglasses, whatever) will do.

they keep the bugs out too ;-)

REgards,

Chas.