Beards and riding.

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bennettoid · Fri Jun 24, 2005 4:19 am

I've always had a beard, bet lately my daughter talked me into growing it long. She says it looks "beastly cool."

I now have a pretty respectable thigh tickler on my chin.

So here's my problem.

When I'm on my bike my chin mop blows straight up and covers my mouth and nose and is starting to get into my eyes.

Besides being annoying, I look really goofy.

I thought about braiding some beads into it to weigh it down, but my boss probably wouldn't like that.

Any suggestions? I don't really want to cut it off- but I look like a deformed Chewbacca going down the highway.

TechTMW · #2 Unread post by **TechTMW** » Fri Jun 24, 2005 4:29 am

rubber band?

Tuck it in your shirt?

use moustache wax and make a pointy (or forked) beard ? hehe

I've let mine get pretty long, but it got annoying after a few months, and too hot in summer, so now I just use a beard trimmer for tha "permanent 5:00 shadow" because giving myself a full shave is a PIA.

Buelligan · #3 Unread post by **Buelligan** » Fri Jun 24, 2005 4:32 am

Part it in the middle, and tie up on top of your head?

That could though affect the fit of your helmet......

oldnslo · #4 Unread post by **oldnslo** » Fri Jun 24, 2005 4:43 am

I never hear the Harley guys whining about what to do with their beards.

#5 Unread post by **Sev** » Fri Jun 24, 2005 5:07 am

oldnslo wrote:I never hear the Harley guys whining about what to do with their beards.

*I'm going to get yelled at for this one, sorry in advance harley riders*

They don't go fast enough for it to be a problem.

bennettoid · Fri Jun 24, 2005 5:07 am

Thats why I know there has to be an easy answer.

iwannadie · #7 Unread post by **iwannadie** » Fri Jun 24, 2005 5:57 am

and women think they have issues with their hair. they have no idea what us males really go through!

i use wax in my beard(granted its not That long, it can reach my nose though easy enough) but the wax really helps control it and i like the style of it

Psyco Diver 69 · Fri Jun 24, 2005 6:43 am

my dad had a long beard and it used to natrually split down the middle and go to each side, but his beard was pretty long and he had it since he was in his 20s

old-n-slow · Fri Jun 24, 2005 6:52 am

Be really Badass --- wear a bandana............

-Holiday · #10 Unread post by **-Holiday** » Fri Jun 24, 2005 7:05 am

ride sitting backwards. install some rear view mirrors facing the wrong way. Just remember, left is actually right and right will probably make you fall over.

Better yet, install 6 reverse gears. if you go fast enough you might actually get to your destination before you leave. just dont ride at night because you'll only be able to see behind you, which is actually front.

i think this might work.