How do you deal with Deer Flies?

[Biciclista]

let us know if those disks work!

[Bike Writer]

I will, that should be some fashion statement. A sticky tape on my helmet (with flies stuck on it) and a bow made from a fabric softner sheet!

Better than getting bit by those blood suckers!

[Bike Writer]

Rain tonight and on the forecast for the next couple of days. As soon as I have the opportunity to ride I'll give them a test and report back.

signed,
lady with the stickum tape on her helmet capped off with a bow

[Biciclista]

Good luck with that!!

[Crankin]

Are those what we call horse flies?

[OakLeaf]

Horseflies are big, deer flies are small and vicious, a little bit smaller than houseflies. The worst part is you don't feel them until they've already bitten.


http://www.bloomingarden.com/Newslet...cts063011.html

[zoom-zoom]

Horseflies are big, deer flies are small and vicious, a little bit smaller than houseflies. The worst part is you don't feel them until they've already bitten.


http://www.bloomingarden.com/Newslet...cts063011.html

Horseflies will also hover above the water if you dive under to avoid them...they are patient little jerks!

We actually dealt with deer flies on our ride on Sunday. They are never bad here, but we rode about an hour away and they were totally obnoxious in the AM.