>Has anyone else come upon these clouds of bugs when riding? I have learned my lesson, dont ride with your mouth open!

Yes!!

I do a lot of riding on trails that follow stream beds, which is why I find so many bugs. Huge swarms of bugs, dense and seemingly following me, gathering around my head and staying with me even at 20 mph. I don't know if that is true or not (they follow you at 20 mph??) but it sure seems that way.

I have tried to spit the bugs out, but they generally lodge near the back of my throat, and the only thing is to drink water and enjoy the litlle critters as they wiggle down your throat!! Perhaps I ought to carry some catsup!!

Allister - Yes, I would really like to know the protien content of one bug.