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    Digibike
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    My inner ears are incredibly sensative to the cold. I took a ride this morning, it was 69F and a somewhat breezy. After about 20 minutes they started to throb. When I got home I suffered intense pain in my ears for a half an hour.

    I just started riding again after 15 years of sitting on my ass and I'd like to be able to ride well into winter. When hiking in fall I use foam ear plugs which help quite a bit, but they do tend to work themselves loose so I don't think they are the answer for me when riding. I wear a helmet so a stocking cap isn't going to work either and frankly doesn't seal the inner ear well enough- I use a combination of a cap and earplugs when hiking in winter.

    Anybody have any suggestions?

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  2. lumpy
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    I wear a bandana and pull the sides down to cover my ears when it's cold out.

    try these
    http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?storeId=8000&catalogId=40000008000&productId=47669348&parent_category_rn=40003704&vcat=REI_SEARCH

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  3. huhenio
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    Ear muffs!

    The flat kind, those flexible ear muffs are awesome.

    I rode in 40 degree weather with those last year and I had zero probs.

    A silk ski mask on top of that works wonders too, but remember to remove it if you are going to the bank!😄

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  4. Jaguar27
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    Ali...
    I suffer the exact same problem on cold Days, in fact, I got a really bad ear infection earlier in the year...now I just use Cotton Wool on cold mornings...I put some Cotton Balls in a zip-lock bag and keep them in my helmet bag so I don't forget to put them in my ears...actually, it's only one ear I have probs with....
    They work great for me...never a problem since...plus Cotton Wool doesn't work loose....

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  5. (((((0)))))
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    Well since I am a republican, I usually have my head up my ass anyway...so my ears stay warm.

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  6. shannons dad
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    (((((0))))) said:

    Well since I am a republican, I usually have my head up my ass anyway...so my ears stay warm.


    That sounds painful. How do you see where you're going?😄

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  7. (((((0)))))
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    shannons dad said:

    That sounds painful. How do you see where you're going?😄

    Periscope.

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  8. wheelist
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    Try one of these....

    http://www.rei.com/product/47823873.htm?vcat=REI_SSHP_MENS_CLOTHING_TOC

    They come in a variety of colours to match your shorts. 😄

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  9. Batesy
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    wheelist said:

    Try one of these....

    rei.com47823873.htm

    They come in a variety of colours to match your shorts. 😄

    I can recommend those fleece earwarmers too, goes well under helmet and does the job nicely. If you get one and like it, get a second one. They do tend to get a bit sweaty when riding....

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  10. LindaNo1
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    I use a thing meant for skiiers, which goes round my head, over my ears and sticks with velcro at the back. It is thin enough not too make my helmet too tight, but thick enough to keep my ears warm.

    I get really sore ears if the wind is blowing ... 🙁

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  11. MountainPro
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    Jaguar27 said:

    Ali...
    I suffer the exact same problem on cold Days,

    ..

    c'mon Jaguar....'cold days'...in Southern California?

    that will be when its -10C outside with 3 feet of snow..?

    just kidding bud..

    last time i was there is was 35C....lovely, but too hot to cycle in.

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  12. Digibike
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    Thanks to all for the replies. I hit the local REI this weekend and while they had a few bits of winter clothing they didn't have any of the items you recommended yet. Guess I'll have to order online.

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  13. Insight Driver
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    I have a couple of different things depending on how cold the weather. One is a very thin lightweight synthetic skull cap that covers the ears and the back of the neck, designed to go under the helmet. The other is a thicker synthetic that will fit under the helmet that will cover most of my face and goes down to my shoulders. I find when riding that you must adjust your clothing according to how warmed-up you are. A cold day is great for riding since I don't overheat where in the summer overheating limits how much effort you can put into cycling.

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