Sodding dogs!!

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gavroche

gavroche

Getting old but not past it
Location
North Wales
Our visitors went home this morning and as it is a nice day, for a change, with no rain, I decided to take the Cube for a ride. I was riding nicely on the pedestrian/cycle path when I noticed those two dogs running after each other. Of course I slowed down and kept my eyes on the animals, hoping they would run past me.
Oh no! Suddenly, one of them turned and run straight into my path. The cycle path was a bit muddy so I hit the dog with my front wheel and fell on the ground. A passer by helped me up after a while and we both told off the woman off who owned the dogs. "Bloody dogs should be on a lead" I told her in no uncertain manners. She never asked how I was. All she said was: " You should use your bell" . Use my bell when two dogs are running towards you? Stupid bitch, what planet does she live on? Anyway, I got back on my bike, covered with mud, including my new Cube, and turned back home. The woman had gone by then but I saw her again a few hundred metres on my way back. I gave her a good reminder as I went past.
As for damages, a few scratches on my left leg, sore knees , very muddy clothes and dirty bike. When I got home, I gave the bike a good clean, had a shower and will now spend the evening in front of the box.
 
s7ephanie

s7ephanie

middle of nowhere in France
gavroche said:
Our visitors went home this morning and as it is a nice day, for a change, with no rain, I decided to take the Cube for a ride. I was riding nicely on the pedestrian/cycle path when I noticed those two dogs running after each other. Of course I slowed down and kept my eyes on the animals, hoping they would run past me.
Oh no! Suddenly, one of them turned and run straight into my path. The cycle path was a bit muddy so I hit the dog with my front wheel and fell on the ground. A passer by helped me up after a while and we both told off the woman off who owned the dogs. "Bloody dogs should be on a lead" I told her in no uncertain manners. She never asked how I was. All she said was: " You should use your bell" . Use my bell when two dogs are running towards you? Stupid bitch, what planet does she live on? Anyway, I got back on my bike, covered with mud, including my new Cube, and turned back home. The woman had gone by then but I saw her again a few hundred metres on my way back. I gave her a good reminder as I went past.
As for damages, a few scratches on my left leg, sore knees , very muddy clothes and dirty bike. When I got home, I gave the bike a good clean, had a shower and will now spend the evening in front of the box.
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were the dogs ok :wacko:
 
youngoldbloke

youngoldbloke

The older I get, the faster I used to be ...
Couple of weeks ago, filthy weather, muddy lanes, got back to car, front wheel off the bike, boot open, load bike. As I put the bike in large gob of mud from back tyre deposited on trim - no worry, I thought, I'll let that dry and clean up when I get home. Get in, close door. What's that smell? Oh Sh1T, Sodding Dogs .........
 
Fab Foodie

Fab Foodie

hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
Location
Kirton, Devon.
gavroche said:
Our visitors went home this morning and as it is a nice day, for a change, with no rain, I decided to take the Cube for a ride. I was riding nicely on the pedestrian/cycle path when I noticed those two dogs running after each other. Of course I slowed down and kept my eyes on the animals, hoping they would run past me.
Oh no! Suddenly, one of them turned and run straight into my path. The cycle path was a bit muddy so I hit the dog with my front wheel and fell on the ground. A passer by helped me up after a while and we both told off the woman off who owned the dogs. "Bloody dogs should be on a lead" I told her in no uncertain manners. She never asked how I was. All she said was: " You should use your bell" . Use my bell when two dogs are running towards you? Stupid bitch, what planet does she live on? Anyway, I got back on my bike, covered with mud, including my new Cube, and turned back home. The woman had gone by then but I saw her again a few hundred metres on my way back. I gave her a good reminder as I went past.
As for damages, a few scratches on my left leg, sore knees , very muddy clothes and dirty bike. When I got home, I gave the bike a good clean, had a shower and will now spend the evening in front of the box.
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Sounds Ruff ....
 
phil-b

phil-b

Veteran
Location
west wales
dogs are my biggest worry on shared paths. they run straight at you when not on a lead to try and sniff you ( it is the dogs natural reaction) as they try to sniff your leg I just worry they will get in-between the wheels. I has not happened to me yet but if I do have a collision on a shared path it going to be with a dog. dogs on those retractable leads are just as bad when the owner does not bother to lock it off as you pass them. I currently do not have a bell but I am going to try one hoping if I can alert an owner they will take control of the dog in time if I can make them aware of my presence sooner. I doubt it will make a big difference as even when approaching dog owners that have obviously seen me their shouting at the dog has no effect. I do slow down to a walking pace but being nocked off at this speed is not a pleasant experience
 
Saluki

Saluki

World class procrastinator
Location
...Norwich over the water.
We are not all dreadful owners who let their hounds run riot. I do agree that some people shouldn't be in charge of a Care-Bear, let alone a dog though.
I remonstrated with a bloke who told me to eff off when I asked him to clean up the huge pile of poo his dog deposited. He was getting in the car so, using a poo bag, I scooped the poop and popped it into his car when he wasn't looking. I didn't tie the bag up :laugh:. I might not be a very nice person, now I think about it.
 
phil-b

phil-b

Veteran
Location
west wales
Looking at forums where dog owners have put comments on their main comment seems to be that they are surprised by cyclists what approach them silently and without a warning bell. An example here . http://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_be...hs-should-make-sure-they-dont-run-up-to-bikes
 
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Drago

Drago

Legendary Member
Location
Suburban Poshshire
Do they not have eyes? Presumably they do, or they shouldn't be letting their dogs off the lead. Seeing as they do have at least one Mk.1 eyeball one must ask what aren't they using it?
 
phil-b

phil-b

Veteran
Location
west wales
to add to my first comment I do pass the majority of dogs on a cycle path without any problems but it only take one collision to ruin your day
 
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