I swallowed a bug!!

[Brandy]

I swallow bugs regularly, just CANNOT ride with my mouth shut! .

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.

[Lenusik]

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!

[hsmpcycle]

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.

[Thistle]

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.

I'm so glad i'm not alone. During summer I think i swallowed half the flies in the city and gagged/vomited at least once a week on my rides. It sucks, but i just cant manage to ride with my mouth shut