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title says it all. It was my first DUSK ride as I had to work late, and as I was riding home there were bugs everywhere.
I'm gonna hafta learn to keep my mouth shut. (I guess that's true in another sense too) :p
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title says it all. It was my first DUSK ride as I had to work late, and as I was riding home there were bugs everywhere.
I'm gonna hafta learn to keep my mouth shut. (I guess that's true in another sense too) :p
Eeeww!! I had trouble with Love Bugs earlier this year. I got one in my mouth, and spit it out, and then another went down, and I puked it out!! It just happened, I didn't even try- they taste HORRIBLE!!
Just consider it extra protein :p
Wonder if there is a bug that tastes good and is good for you?
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Originally Posted by SouthernBelle
Gummy worms? No? Hmmm....
I swallow bugs regularly, just CANNOT ride with my mouth shut! There was a very funny thread on Bike Forums, something like, "What's the biggest bug you ever swallowed?" (someone's answer--dragonfly. ugh).
I too, ingested something fuzzy and salty during yesterday morning's commute. I just wasn't into the early morning protein thing and spat it out. Just glad it wasn't a cloud of them and only a solitary creature. Gnat clouds aren't fun to ride through!
OMG, this is just too disgusting:eek: Of course, it will probably happen to me next:rolleyes: Now I'm going to be all thinking about it while riding--yucko!
at least you didn't chew it and get all the bug juice.
Ask Tiff, I have that exact same problem!! I think I eat a bug on every ride. She's getting used to me gagging dramatically at least once during a ride. :pQuote:
Originally Posted by salsabike
I haven't had this happen to me. I guess all flying small bugs are fried in AZ. But I had a beatle hit me in the head on the fly. I thought that I would lose my helmet. I could not wash off my helmet for a long time. Yak!
I hate eating bugs! If I am lucky, I can see the swarms in my path and I quickly look down.
Also, I found that if you breathe through your nose and out with your mouth this can prevent an incident. Plus it is a great way to regulate your breathing.
I always have trouble with bugs flying right into my eyes, normally on days when I don't need my sunglasses. I managed to get a pair of glasses that have different shades for different weather. This has been great.
I thought eating bugs was just a great way to keep energy levels up :D :D :D
BTW how can everyone identify them before eating them? ? ?
i hear bugs are a great source of energy.
don't know how to identify them before eating, i just figured they knew you were running low on energy and decided to jump in.
OMG, this is so gross. I haven't eaten any. I try to remember to breath through my nose and out my mouth. I thought that was the way you were suppose to breath while exercising. I couldn't imagine smiling and having bug stuff between my teeth. LOL
I would probably puke involuntarily if I swallowed one. Or be like Brandy and have a gagging coughing fit trying to get it out. LOL
I have been hit by them, but before when I use to ride quite frequently and now that I am riding again, so far, (knock on wood) I have not eaten or even gotten any in my mouth.