Nose plugs at Worlds?

almost fast said:

What's the deal with the white things plugging the noses of some of the riders?
http://www.cyclingnews.com/photos/2004/worlds04/index.php?id=jmtt/7413-2-waits

Too much blow.

Or, they try and keep the nasal membrames from drying out prematurely.

On 10/02/2004 11:28 AM, in article
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almost fast said:

What's the deal with the white things plugging the noses of some of the
riders?

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Too much blow.

Or, they try and keep the nasal membrames from drying out prematurely.

I thought they were soaked in menthol, to help open the nasal passages ...

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Steven L. Sheffield said:

I thought they were soaked in menthol, to help open the nasal passages ...

Does menthol really do that, or does it only feel that way?

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Quoted message said:

What's the deal with the white things plugging the noses of some of the

riders?

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http://www.cyclingnews.com/photos/2004/worlds04/index.php?id=jmtt/7413-2-wai
ts

Without even looking at the photo I will tell you that they are putting
laced cotton in there to open up the airways. Does it work? Uh, kinda. It is
about as useful as putting vabor rub on your chest but stronger. I suppose
it might help you sprint out of the start house and get up to speed by
making you feel you are getting more air in. Is it all placebo? Probably 97%
is.

almost fast said:

What's the deal with the white things plugging the noses of some of the
riders?

http://www.cyclingnews.com/photos/2004/worlds04/index.php?id=jmtt/7413-2-waits

Didi Senft.