The Cyclist's Defence Against Swooping Magpies

[L&L Knight <>]

One approach is to fit a legionnaires style helmet cover.  The  
Queensland Cancer Council sells brightly coloured covers that have a  
long visor at the front and a substantial flap at the back.  You can  
further magpie proof your face by wearing wrap around sunglasses (you  
can get safety sunnies if you want shatterproof ones).  I have also  
seen cyclists who have fitted wire ties to their helmets to make it  
difficult for the maggies to swoop/land on the helmet.
The bottom line, is that a properly attired cyclist can ignore  
swooping pies and ride steadily out of their territories.
Regards, Laurie.
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