what is going on?
the wind
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why does the wind make yer nose run?
pure volume of allergens?
what is going on?
That is a classic question and one I hope to here the solution to.
I’ve got elementary sinus issues and constantly have a running nose on the bike , especially after coming out of the swim.
It doesn’t.
Due to the naturally aerodynamic shape of the nose, a low pressure zone is created sub-nostril at cycling speeds. As a result, this low pressure vortex sucks the snot out of your nose and flings it on the rider directly behind you. A simple solution is to lower your saddle height.
It doesn’t.
does for me
and my girlfriend
and we are not related!
…and we are not related!
Glad you cleared that one up ; )
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Because of the position of your sinuses relative to gravity. Your sinuses are tilted in such a way to favor greater drainage when you’re riding a bike.
Of course, since I’ve made this statement without any peer-reviewed medical journals to back it up, I’m anticipating someone arguing with me like his life depends on it. Ready … GO!
Because of the position of your sinuses relative to gravity.
maybe it’s because i don’t have a degree in physics, but as far as i know an object does not have a position relative to a force.
Ok, I’m game. Your theory is dumb.
Obviously the true cause is the Coriolis effect. In the Northern Hemisphere you get a runny nose, but in the Southern Hemisphere, you get post-nasal drip.
because the wind and your more than normal breathing through your nostrils. Your body is trying to compensate while at the same time keeping airway open to facilitate the extra O2 the body is asking for.
and in some parts of the world, you get post-coital drip because of the forces exerted on you during intercourse.
maybe it’s because i don’t have a degree in physics, but as far as i know an object does not have a position relative to a force.
WHAT DID I SAY? Who called it? I’ll take credit for that, thank you.
All right, fair enough. Nonetheless, gravitational forces have a direction, commonly referred to as “down.” I should’ve said, “… relative to the earth’s gravitational pull.”
Better?
Ok, I’m game. Your theory is dumb.
Obviously the true cause is the Coriolis effect. In the Northern Hemisphere you get a runny nose, but in the Southern Hemisphere, you get post-nasal drip.
Dangit. I can’t argue with that. Mostly because I’ve never heard of the Coriolis effect, and I don’t care enough to visit Wikipedia. Shoot. Well, you win.
Ok, I’m game. Your theory is dumb.
Obviously the true cause is the Coriolis effect. In the Northern Hemisphere you get a runny nose, but in the Southern Hemisphere, you get post-nasal drip.
So what happens at the equator? Since your nasal passages seem to have no preferred direction to drain themselves, does your head simply explode?
Oh, and Mike, with a suitable coordinate tranformation, I believe we could refer to it as " up’ with a bit of a easterly’ component ". Clearly, that would be a superior basis in which to evaluate this problem. Clearly…
Ok, I’m game. Your theory is dumb.
Obviously the true cause is the Coriolis effect. In the Northern Hemisphere you get a runny nose, but in the Southern Hemisphere, you get post-nasal drip.
So what happens at the equator? Since your nasal passages seem to have no preferred direction to drain themselves, does your head simply explode?
Oh, and Mike, with a suitable coordinate tranformation, I believe we could refer to it as " up’ with a bit of a easterly’ component ". Clearly, that would be a superior basis in which to evaluate this problem. Clearly…
At the equator, one nostril runs down your face and the other one drips down your throat. Which nostril (right/left) does which depends upon whether you’re travelling east or west.
and in some parts of the world, you get post-coital drip because of the forces exerted on you during intercourse.
I really should travel more.
Due to the naturally aerodynamic shape of the nose, a low pressure zone is created sub-nostril at cycling speeds. As a result, this low pressure vortex sucks the snot out of your nose and flings it on the rider directly behind you. A simple solution is to lower your saddle height.
There goes my new keyboard 
Hhahahaha…nice one !
Terry
In order of increasing snot production: SWIM, BIKE, RUN.
That’s why we do them in that order.