They're awful where I live (and the season lasts all summer long), but not so aggressive - they don't even bite when I'm running, only if I stop. You must have extra hungry flies!

Bite Blocker seems to do a pretty good job when I'm in the garden. I'm sure you'd need to re-apply periodically (they claim 4-8 hours, but it's tested effective only for about 90 minutes, and that's pretty much my experience with it). It comes in a pretty small bottle that would fit in a bento box or jersey pocket. Or you could make your own wipes by soaking shop-rag grade paper towels and putting them in a ziploc bag.


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they like blue.
Oh wonderful. Says she of the blue bike with blue tires, blue handlebar tape, blue water bottle cages and blue helmet. Thank goodness I only wear hi-viz yellow jerseys and black shorts ...