[mrlmd1]

The problem with earplugs is that if you block out ALL the noise, you can't hear things that are going on around you, like cars, trucks, horns, engine and other sounds from your own bike. Does your neck scarf thing or balaclava muffle the noise somewhat? I have the same problem sometimes - a lot of wind noise comes in from under my helmet and I think it's louder since I raised my windshield a bit. I think something underneath the helmet to block some of the wind would be better than earplugs and less distracting because of how they feel.