In the Olympics bobsleding, why do some drivers at the start shack have a bag over their helmet until the moment they start the push?

Avoiding the girl from last night?

Probably to keep visors clear – stop fogging.

Because it helps avoid loss of body heat?

Because someone is playing a practical joke on them?

It probably keeps their visor warm so that condensation does not materialize and make it more difficult for them to navigate the sled.

I don’t know the answer but it’s bobsleighing.

@faye_ I don’t know the answer but it’s bobsleighing.

Nowadays it is more likely yo be “Bob slaying”. Particularly if he is a disgruntled schoolkid.

(Has it ever occurred to anybody that there must be a huge source of used gruntles somewhere?)

It has been long recognised by scientists that Bobsleighing is synonymous with crippling self-esteem issues on the part of the participating athletes. That or it has some rational technical purpose; i’d say both are equally possible.

@faye I’d heard that both terms were acceptable

Those aren’t bags. They’re actually mobile private meditation chambers. They’re getting focussed.

They might also keep drifting snow from sticking to their helmets, which could cause drag.