I was sorry to hear about Paula's mishap with the dog, and it brought to mind some info I learned about dogs chasing cyclists. Studies have shown the animal is not chasing you per to say, but in fact reacting to the movement of the speed of your feet. It has been proven, that when a dog begins his chase, and this is hard to do, do NOT react by pedalling faster, you are only fueling the dogs focus. SLOW your cadence, keep a good angle on the dog, preferably at your side, and keep riding. When riding in a group, keep a wall of defense, between you and the dog, by continuing a straight line. If and when somebody veers out of line, it enables the dog to now be in front of another rider, causing everyone to scatter, and possibly crash. Also keep in mind, any action directed at the dog, will become learned reaction on the animals part, taught by the cyclist, and the next time you ride by HIS territory, HE will remember you, so make a friend out of him.
It was another great ride, thank you Jason, for the monstrous effort from Orangeville to the Park, I appreciated the pull.
Dan
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thanks Dan. I'll keep that in mind.
PB
What was the mishap with the dog? Did she get hurt? Is the dog ok? I want to know.
A pitbull came sprinting out in front of my bike like a bullet. I had no time to react and hit the dog. I went flying, hit my head (Thank God for helmets), then slid on my left side. My neck is still sore a week later. I don't know how the dog is. He took off running. I felt very badly about the dog getting hurt. I was very angry at owner who obviously let their dog run loose on a very busy road!
He probably was ok. It's a shame people let their dogs run loose like that, maybe the dog learned a lesson.
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