Mr. Beanz Posted January 10, 2022 Share #1 Posted January 10, 2022 I do. Started because of the virus. Riding on the roads at night, using a helmet light, I started seeing all the crud flying in the air in the light beam. I was shocked so I kept wearing the mask after leaving the group. Wasn't comfortable riding with 25 others close quarters when only 2 or 3 of us wear the mandatory mask. I got used to it so I always take my mask along. Part of that is to protect my ears from the cool air as well. Getting soft in my old age. 🤣 I do remove the mask from covering my nose and mouth when I am alone. I will pull it back up as I approach others. I see very few wearing a mask that seem to keep them up the entire time. I myself have to breath clear once in a while when I start to struggle on the bike. I think about these things so if someone passes me, I will back off a step letting them pull away a but quicker. The more distance between us, the better I feel. But there are those who don't think that way. Many times I pull up on someone from far behind, as I roll up and they notice me. They increase their speed and end up staying 10 feet ahead of me. Great, now I have to slow down and let them pull ahead some. Or I have to wait till the blow their load so I can pass more quickly. I try to keep my distance as well, to be safe. Riding alone. I have it up 40% of the time. If I pull up on someone I pull it up. If I ride with someone, I pull it up unless I'm at the front. But if I'm even close to being behind someone in their exhaust, I cover up. BTW, lastnight. had a dream I was a muffler. I woke up exhausted! 😆😁😆 Riding solo, still wearing a mask and covered up much of the time. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted January 10, 2022 Share #2 Posted January 10, 2022 never w/ or w/o people, unless its cold. its cold in Michigan. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Kosciuszko Posted January 10, 2022 Share #3 Posted January 10, 2022 13 minutes ago, Mr Beanz said: I do. Started because of the virus. I wear a mask too, except I wear one to avoid frightening the small children. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted January 10, 2022 Share #4 Posted January 10, 2022 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted January 10, 2022 Share #5 Posted January 10, 2022 Not normally. If the temps are really cold, though, a buff would help. Or a nicer mask or balaclava. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Road Runner Posted January 10, 2022 Popular Post Share #6 Posted January 10, 2022 Only if I'm on my way home from robbing the neighborhood 7-11. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groupw Posted January 10, 2022 Share #7 Posted January 10, 2022 Not while on the bike. Summer of 2020 I was spray painting some folding chairs. The wind blows a lot in Nebraska. I had a heck of a time finding a calm enough place to paint. I figured if it was that hard to get paint to a chair, I was probably ok in the outdoors. I also understand our rider density is much lower. When I ride gravel, I might see a half dozen vehicles on the roads. None of them bikes. Road riding is also sparse. The trails can be busy, but nothing like I saw when I rode in CA a few years back. I will be in Az next week! I already told WoW the first thing I do after getting the truck unloaded is I’m going for a spin on my bike in our new neighborhood. I’ll see if I need to rethink things when I get there. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikeguy Posted January 10, 2022 Share #8 Posted January 10, 2022 I've never worn a mask during a ride. I don't wear a mask walking the dogs. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted January 10, 2022 Share #9 Posted January 10, 2022 Not during a ride but I keep one in the Jersey pocket for bathroom stops or if I get a mid ride drink. Same with dog walking, I keep one handy in the event a neighbor wants to chat but anymore we chat at a distance. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted January 11, 2022 Share #10 Posted January 11, 2022 No, I don't wear mask when I bike. Alot of the cycling I do during pandemic, there's enough distance between self and cyclists/peds. Or if it is near peds/joggers especially ...if they are too close, I hold my breath for a few secs. Some of those joggers spew off steam... I usually have a mask stored on me 'cause cycling for me to get things done as well as exercise. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 11, 2022 Share #11 Posted January 11, 2022 20 minutes ago, shootingstar said: No, I don't wear mask when I bike. Alot of the cycling I do during pandemic, there's enough distance between self and cyclists/peds. There can be space around here but sometimes not like this time Gina and I were on our tandem. 😄 Pre covid. But if it were covid times, I'd be ok without a mask if we are on the front. But too many riders if we drop back. 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted January 11, 2022 Share #12 Posted January 11, 2022 When Covid first hit and you couldn’t find masks anywhere I found a cycling mask on amazon. I bought it because it was the only mask that wasn’t out of stock. I also ordered a box of masks that were supposed to be available in two weeks. I wasn’t riding at that time because I was caring for my wife but I wore that mask in stores and stuff until my other masks came in. It was weird because it had a valve that opened when you exhale. Not good for protecting other people. I tried it when the weather got cold this winter and it was ok but didn’t keep my nose warm like a balaclava so I switched to just wearing a balaclava if it was below freezing. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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