mudguards on a cross bike

Dr M

i'm keeping my semi knobbly tryes on (700x35c) as i often do some off road stuff as well, just wondering how well a crudguard (the MTB one) or similar work at reducing spray on the road i'f i'm out on a ride with others?

I dont think the crud raceguards will fit if i have the 700x35 tyres on, and they'd be no use if i take any off road shortcuts as any mud would get caught in them.

Thanks

Monty Dog

On the road, the wheels are turning faster and therefore mud and spray gets flung further - a crudguard on the front provides little protection IME - you get a facewash from the front tyre forward of the fork.