Helmets vs Bees
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declan1 wrote:ToeKnee wrote:declan1 wrote:I was riding along on the flat at about 20mph the other day when I could see a wasp flying around in front of me, weaving all over the place. I carried on, assuming I would miss it (I had a pretty good chance), however it flew straight into my mouth and proceeded to buzz around inside until I tried to spit it out, at which point the little bugger stung me on the lip. Literally 200 yards later a bee ended up inside one of my helmet vents and I had to shake my head around to let him out...
I'm not THAT observant :PSeneca wrote:It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.
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ToeKnee wrote:declan1 wrote:ToeKnee wrote:declan1 wrote:I was riding along on the flat at about 20mph the other day when I could see a wasp flying around in front of me, weaving all over the place. I carried on, assuming I would miss it (I had a pretty good chance), however it flew straight into my mouth and proceeded to buzz around inside until I tried to spit it out, at which point the little bugger stung me on the lip. Literally 200 yards later a bee ended up inside one of my helmet vents and I had to shake my head around to let him out...
I'm not THAT observant :P
Perhaps I called the bee 'him' to make it feel like a living thing, rather than an 'it'. The male gender is also the standard assumed gender of an animal if it it unknown:P
Road - Dolan Preffisio
MTB - On-One Inbred
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Who's ordering people to wear helmets? It's a free choice isn't it? (I'm assuming contributers here are based in the UK of course, and not Australia..)0
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i am a seasoned rider with many run'ins with most things out there, i was riding when the cars were VERY small and the moon was closer, i have just started putting a helmet on at the request of my grandson. they are uncomfortable, give me headaches on warm days and for the first time i was stung by a MRS Wasp on my head and on my finger as i tried to get it out of the vents, in the end i squashed it on my head, i have no strong feelings either way but i do think it should be a personal choice, either that or kill all MRS WASPS0
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dave02 wrote:i am a seasoned rider with many run'ins with most things out there, i was riding when the cars were VERY small and the moon was closer, i have just started putting a helmet on at the request of my grandson. they are uncomfortable, give me headaches on warm days and for the first time i was stung by a MRS Wasp on my head and on my finger as i tried to get it out of the vents, in the end i squashed it on my head, i have no strong feelings either way but i do think it should be a personal choice, either that or kill all MRS WASPS
May I suggest trying another helmet? It shouldn't be uncomfortable or give you headaches. I sometimes forget I've even got mine on!
Road - Dolan Preffisio
MTB - On-One Inbred
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I hadn't worn a helmet since March but after a crash a week last Saturday the Mrs convinced me to wear one, It was raining and I don't think that she fancied picking me up again so I gave it a go.
Worst 50 miles cycling this year, the strap is a pain and the noise from the wind was deafening, I'm back to living life on the edgeand a £100s worth of helmet is back on top of the wardrobe, I just don't get on with them.
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Bozman wrote:I hadn't worn a helmet since March but after a crash a week last Saturday the Mrs convinced me to wear one, It was raining and I don't think that she fancied picking me up again so I gave it a go.
Worst 50 miles cycling this year, the strap is a pain and the noise from the wind was deafening, I'm back to living life on the edgeand a £100s worth of helmet is back on top of the wardrobe, I just don't get on with them.
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Bozman wrote:I hadn't worn a helmet since March but after a crash a week last Saturday the Mrs convinced me to wear one, It was raining and I don't think that she fancied picking me up again so I gave it a go.
Worst 50 miles cycling this year, the strap is a pain and the noise from the wind was deafening, I'm back to living life on the edgeand a £100s worth of helmet is back on top of the wardrobe, I just don't get on with them.
You only need two tools: WD40 and Duck Tape.
If it doesn't move and should, use the WD40.
If it shouldn't move and does, use the tape.0 -
Daz555 wrote:Bozman wrote:I hadn't worn a helmet since March but after a crash a week last Saturday the Mrs convinced me to wear one, It was raining and I don't think that she fancied picking me up again so I gave it a go.
Worst 50 miles cycling this year, the strap is a pain and the noise from the wind was deafening, I'm back to living life on the edgeand a £100s worth of helmet is back on top of the wardrobe, I just don't get on with them.
"Arran, you are like the Tony Benn of smut. You have never diluted your depravity and always stand by your beliefs. You have my respect sir and your wife my pity"
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I bet the people on here saying that wearing a helmet ruins the enjoyment of the ride, say the same about condoms.0
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That's why I had the snip.0
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Ballysmate wrote:I bet the people on here saying that wearing a helmet ruins the enjoyment of the ride, say the same about condoms.You only need two tools: WD40 and Duck Tape.
If it doesn't move and should, use the WD40.
If it shouldn't move and does, use the tape.0 -
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Wasp stung me in the armpit when I was driving the car in the short sleeve shirt once in France,
Skid lids not an option imo.---
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Equally OT but my most surprising bee encounter was when driving along, maybe about 70 or so, in my old Chevette, with the window open, like you did back in the 80s, when I heard a loud crack from the vicinity of my wing mirror, and almost simultaneously was hit right in the middle of the forehead.
Really hard, almost enough to make me lose control of the car. Stopped and noticed a dead, and visibly flattened, bumble bee in the footwell.
It must have hit the wing mirror and bounced in. Should have worn a helmet.
(and so should I)0