http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Tag: face masks pollution - Recent Topics en Thu, 02 Jul 2026 01:05:15 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5991#post-64032 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:28:58 +0000 riffian 64032@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I've noticed in the past week a few cyclists wearing these pollution face masks type things. Mainly on the north Edinburgh paths.</p> <p>I have no scientific knowledge as to their efficacy but I'm sure I heard they are next to useless as the bits that cause the damage are really tiny.</p> <p>I perceive the quality of the air in Edinburgh as actually pretty good given our proximity to the sea and the almost perpetual breeze/gale blowing. </p> <p>I would imagine cycling in a mask seriously impedes the pleasureable experience of cycling. Does anyone have experience of using a mask or thoughts on their necessity or otherwise? </p>