I often struggle to keep my eyes open while biking on cold, windy winter nights. I find myself blinking approximately twice per second just to keep my eyes from drying out. I’ve considered wearing goggles or some type of half-face visor, but I’ve never seen others wearing something similar at night. So, I’m not sure if it’s just me who experiences this issue.
A/N: I’m not particularly interested in using eye drops to keep my eyes moisturized. I’d prefer a solution that involves something I can easily put on and take off.
A/N2: I don’t suffer from dry eyes.
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Ski goggles would work
Who cares what other are doing? Just wear goggles and problem solved.
Motorcycle goggles or a motorcycle helmet with a visor.
takes time but you’re eyes will eventually get used to it, that is what happened to the people you see around doing just fine
It’s only going to get worse as it gets colder, so just focus on your own comfort and not how you look. You probably ride a motorbike, but even on a road bike I wear ski goggles when the temperature drops to lower single-digit temperatures. It’s comfortable, fits well with a helmet, keeps a large area of my face warm, doesn’t fog easily even with a snood, and came with a clear and yellow lens. I got the Smith Optics Squad 3 years ago for about 1万円 on Yahoo shopping, but it’s gotten really expensive so hopefully you find a good seller
Clear cycling glasses. Available on Amazon, don’t even have to leave your cosy home to get them. Problem solved. 👍
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I use my ski goggles during blizzards
I cycle mostly at night these days, mostly speeds over 25km/h and often well over 30 or 40km/h. Even on a still cold night it is windy for my eyes. Consequently I wear clear cycling glasses (w/ removable lenses to swap in something else for daytime riding. Riding at night with eye protection is normal and products are sold just for that use case ie. Clear lenses.
Wear what you need to make your eyes happy.
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Bolle RUSH PLUS Sports Sunglasses on Amazon.
as long as glare isn’t a problem they will keep your eyes protected from wind and other nasties. not too expensive.
1. Visit any Workman store, or really any “home center” type shop.
2. Buy a pair of clear protective eyewear that do not distort your vision. There are many. They look a lot like plastic sunglasses but are clear.
3. Wear them when you cycle at night.
Wear a gaiter to cover your face and ears + cycling glasses. People wear glasses just for wind protection regardless of the season. Those stuff or insects from the road can go into your eyes and could cause an accident if its big enough.