CanucksTraveller
Macho Business Donkey Wrestler
- Location
- Hertfordshire
I think I saw some old lads do that on a comedy show once.
Floored and flayed by needlessly leadless
- Thread starter Randomnerd
- Start date
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I think I saw some old lads do that on a comedy show once.
Yep, that's exactly my approach - and I often end up exchanging a few friendly words with folks too, which makes the day seem a little better.
Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
- Location
- Kirton, Devon.
Much the same can be said of other park/public space and their users....some cyclists should be on very short leads as well....
Saluki
World class procrastinator
- Location
- ...Norwich over the water.
Oh god, did I write bath? Using my tablet and not a real keyboard. It gets some funny ideas sometimes and I should proofread accurately. I shall go and edit.
Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
- Location
- Kirton, Devon.
Hurrah! A member of the human race!!!
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
I keep my dog on a lead in such areas, if only because he'd cost more to replace than any bike.
CanucksTraveller
Macho Business Donkey Wrestler
- Location
- Hertfordshire
Na, it's better in its original form. These threads sometimes need a mental image like Compo making the descent of the Col de Cleckheaton in a bath to lighten the tone.
CanucksTraveller
Macho Business Donkey Wrestler
- Location
- Hertfordshire
Slick
Guru
I don't think so. I don't own a dog but still think dogs should be able to run free in a large public park. I just slow down when I see them.
roadrash
cycle chatterer
- Location
- sitting on the edge of wigan pier
[QUOTE 4872906, member: 45"]All dogs should be forced to wear number plates and be insured.[/QUOTE]
and be made to pay shared path tax
and be made to pay shared path tax
Vapin' Joe
Formerly known as Smokin Joe
- Location
- Bare headed cyclist, Smoker
[QUOTE 4872906, member: 45"]All dogs should be forced to wear number plates and be insured.[/QUOTE]
Most of the dogs round here don't even wear helmets or h-viz. That's just asking for trouble.
Most of the dogs round here don't even wear helmets or h-viz. That's just asking for trouble.
oldfatfool
Guru
Slowing down will not stop you from falling off or maiming the dog if it decides to run accross your path or into your wheel. Your injury might be less severe but the odds are the dog will be toast at a slow speed. Whichever i guarentee it will be thecyclists fault. The next time you go on a shared path/ greenway have a glance at the signage, 9 out of 10 times it will say no horses (how much horse shoot do you see!) and dogs must be kept on a leash. Oh and that there is a fine for dog fouling.
Peds are just as bad on shared footpaths and dedicated cycle paths for that matter as drivers are on roads.
shirokazan
Veteran
The Highway Code is quite clear about dogs and shared-use paths:
"Rule 56
Dogs. Do not let a dog out on the road on its own. Keep it on a short lead when walking on the pavement, road or path shared with cyclists or horse riders"
Of course, being a shared path, it's encumbent on all users (pedestrians, cyclists, dog walkers, parents with small children,...) to be aware that it's shared use and so they have to not impede others lawful use (i.e. getting from A to B).
"Rule 56
Dogs. Do not let a dog out on the road on its own. Keep it on a short lead when walking on the pavement, road or path shared with cyclists or horse riders"
Of course, being a shared path, it's encumbent on all users (pedestrians, cyclists, dog walkers, parents with small children,...) to be aware that it's shared use and so they have to not impede others lawful use (i.e. getting from A to B).