just been out for a ride and although it’s not cold it is cooler than usual and rather windy. After 5 minutes in these conditions I developed a horrible earache and had to return home. This happens on and off during the winter normally and has done for years . sometimes it can be sub zero and I have no problems whereas other times it can be almost excruciating even though not so cold or windy. Anyone else experience this and is the only solution to carry a buff ?
regards
Bill

I have had this too, it’s not pleasant so my sympathies 🙁

Can’t say i’ve any remedies apart from wearing a skullcap under my helmet.

Anyone else experience this and is the only solution to carry a buff ?

If it works then why not?

If it works then why not?

will probably get in the habit but it’s so intermittent I’d often forget + I get very hot when riding whatever the temperature.

I used to but for some reason not anymore

I used to get it lots working at heights outdoors, simple ear plugs were the best prevention

its why god invented buffs.

I get very hot when riding whatever the temperature.

Just tube it up so it just covers the ears and you shouldn’t overheat. Heat will come out the top like a human chimney.

Suffered with earache since I was little! Bought one of those tubez things which worked a treat last winter, and always have a wooly hat in the car and van! Earache, second only to toothache!!!

Skullcap will work

Earplugs for me too.i had a pair of those headfone style ski ear covers but are too hot.

for me it’s the wind buffeting the ear drum that does it. ear plugs FTW

PARDON?????

igmc…

I have the same – from about Oct through Easter I will wear or at least have with me, something to cover my ears. My favourite – though it’s on its way out is a Buff headband. It’s the same material as the lighter Buffs but is just a 4″ or thereabouts band, rather than the long tube. It means it takes up a lot less space under your lid, and doesn’t cause your head to overheat, but the problem is I bought it in Mallorca (Tramuntana Tours in Soller, should you be so inclined!) but haven’t seen one in the UK 🙁

EDIT: Think I may have found one on eBay but I’m just waiting on them confirming the size of it…

The alternatives in proper winter are the light weight fleece headbands or a skull cap that extends far enough down to cover your ears.

A buff is the answer. It soaks up sweat and prevents your helmet pads getting smelly, it keeps you cool in summer and warm in winter. Put it on with a knot at the back and pull the sides down over your ears or push them up above your ears as conditions change. Simples.

I sometimes wear one of those douchebag windproof headbands, toasty with a nice big gap in the top for the heat to escape. I just make sure it comes off with the helmet 😳

Another buff aficionado here, I’ve a perforated ear drum and suffer with surfers ear quite a lot. I’ve been using Buff’s for years for various sports and found they work very well indeed. I don’t like ear plugs and only resort to thermal beanies when it’s really cold, so a Buff comes in handy when it’s windy or cooler temps.

This issue really bothered me, but it kicked off after I changed my helmet. I think the new one caused turbulence over the ears, which drove cold air inside. Changed back and no more problems.

buff.

Yeah I get this too, had to abandon a couple of rides because of it. Solved with a Windstopper Headband. Mine is the Northwave Vectris, they don’t seem to do it anymore but I’m sure there must be equivalents. Went for the headband because I run pretty hot and it still lets the top of your head breath. I bought an “emergency” Nike headband when I forgot the Northwave one but it was fleecy and got soaked in sweat, much prefer the thinner Windstopper type