Almost managed to swallow a bee today. Saw him just in time to close my mouth, but because I was riding at 19-20mph he sort of got stuck on my lower lip until I had the wherewithal to "patooee" him off to the side. During that time he had a chance for a half-hearted sting, which he took.

Second time this has happened to me. First time round I was wearing a hoodie and the bee flew into the hood. I got a good sting on the neck before I had a chance to pull over and whip the hoodie off.

I love bees, and what they do for us, I just don't want them in my face.