I dont mind riding in the rain, wind is normally fairly bearable - but today I experienced something that I had forgotten about. The scourge that is the 'Thunder bug swarm' (or Thrips as I think they are technically known). Under every tree along my route home was a small buzzing hail storm in insect form.
What amazes me about these swarms, is they seem to be perfectly spaced along the route as to ensure that even when trying to hold your breath to avoid ingesting this tiny menace, you are sure to get a face full at some point. Fortunately these tiny bugs only seem to come out on the odd occasion when the weather is just right, so lets hope that I don't encounter them too often when out and about on the pedals - either that or I will have to trust in the bandit look bug protection that a buff and sun glasses can offer!
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