how do you help sweat from getting in your face while riding?

On Mar 29, 1:32 pm, "Paul" wrote:
I've only been riding about a month. When I sweat a lot it gets in my eyes
and causes blurry vision temporarily. How do you keep from getting sweat in
your eye or running form your head down?

Get some cycling gloves with terry cloth.

Get one of those really thick sweatbands so you can wring it out once in a
while. Take 2 showers a day, one before the ride and one after. I know
this sounds silly but I have real oily skin and taking a shower before a
long hot ride decreases the residue that can be washed into your eyes by
sweat. I don't get blurred vision and keep riding if only one eye is
affected, but closed due to the sweat and the burning. If my other eye
gets affected then it is time to get off the bike and rub down the front
of your head with something dry. In my case it is usually the front of my
shirt or a little rag I carry in a pocket for the occasion. If you ride
and it's over 60 degrees, you sweat. Last year I found myself climbing
mountains in heat over 100 F, and sweating a ton, so not even the shirt
thing worked. For this trip I was in full Fred mode and kept a dry towel
in the back rack, along with a 1 gallon thermos jug of water, which did
get drank.
Figure out what works for you and let us know.
It's a pain in the eyes but great for your body.
Bill Baka

Although I am new to this, my eyes typically bun except on the days I swim
before I ride - because I take a shower before biking. Then I add suntan
lotion to my face - except on my forehead where it would eventually get in
my eyes.

This last ride I took a wash cloth and botted on stops.

I think a riding cap or handkerchief is in my future though. I'll have to
experiemnt with least cost options first.

Thanks for your help.