Why cyclists put on nasal strips, as important a part of cyclist’s gear as the helmet and shades
They are supposed to help in breathing while on rides, though many strap them on for restful sleep.
Enzo Fuentes (in white) of Pro Cycling Team says getting onto a professional cycling set-up solved two of his issues: breathing correctly when cycling, and disturbed sleep. (Express Photos by Pavan Khengre) Riders at the Pune Grand Tour have a face-care routine though it’s not powdering of their noses. Right before they step out of their tents, riders get busy with slathering or spraying sunscreen on their arms. And looking into their mobile phone mirrors to locate the exact spot on the nose bridge to tape on a ‘nasal strip’.
Nasal strips have leapt on to other sports, but their predominance amongst road cyclists is pretty high. Enzo Fuentes of Pro Cycling Team says getting onto a professional cycling set-up solved two of his issues: breathing correctly when cycling, and disturbed sleep. His teammates from Andorra joke that he sought out the strips because they informed him he snored. But the rider says it’s essentially to clear nasal pathways and regulate breathing.
A bunch of Spanish, French, Dutch and Belgian teams here travel with a box of nasal strips, which are stuck on the mid-bridge of the nose. They are known to ease nasal muscles and ease breathing. (Express Photos by Pavan Khengre)
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