Training for cyclists indeed!

[addictfreak]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-21359230

Maybe some training for dog owners might be in order. I have been out locally today on my MTB, if I see a dog I slow down, but I also expect the dog owner to control their dog as I pass. Both parties have a responsibility.

 

[Biker Joe]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-21359230

Maybe some training for dog owners might be in order. I have been out locally today on my MTB, if I see a dog I slow down, but I also expect the dog owner to control their dog as I pass. Both parties have a responsibility.

It was a dog breaking away from it's owner and running in front of me that brought me down a few weeks ago. Damaged my ankle and kept me off my bike for a while.
What gets me is when the dogs are allowed loose and they run at you,frightening you half to death .The owner calls out, "It's OK he won't hurt you."
As if that's OK.

 

[addictfreak]

It was a dog breaking away from it's owner and running in front of me that brought me down a few weeks ago. Damaged my ankle and kept me off my bike for a while.
What gets me is when the dogs are allowed loose and they run at you,frightening you half to death .The owner calls out, "It's OK he won't hurt you."
As if that's OK.

Ha ha, how many times have I heard that over the years.

 

[Sara_H]

Ha ha, how many times have I heard that over the years.

Probably as many times as its been ok and you've not been hurt.

 

[Spinney]

Probably as many times as its been ok and you've not been hurt.

On those lines, it's OK for an HGV to do a close pass - it's OK, he missed you...

 

[Sara_H]

On those lines, it's OK for an HGV to do a close pass - it's OK, he missed you...

Not entirely convinced the two situations are comparable.

 

[Spinney]

Not entirely convinced the two situations are comparable.

Admitted - the HGV example is potentially life-threatening. But you seem to be saying that scaring someone is OK?

 

[Sara_H]

Admitted - the HGV example is potentially life-threatening. But you seem to be saying that scaring someone is OK?

I'm saying there's no need to be scared. If you're scared for no reason thats your problem.

I'm scared of men with beards, I don't expect all beardedmen to stay indoors when I go out

 

[Biker Joe]

I'm saying there's no need to be scared. If you're scared for no reason thats your problem.

I'm scared of men with beards, I don't expect all beardedmen to stay indoors when I go out

Phew, thank goodness for that

 

[G3CWI]

Taff Trail Code of Conduct

• Keep left, pass right - all users
• Be seen and be heard - cyclists use a bell
• Be considerate and polite - pedestrians have priority
• Be safe - cyclists should pass pedestrians at a safe distance in case they suddenly change direction

May be some joggers need lessons too? The one I passed on a shared path at the weekend was weaving about and wearing headphones. I actually speeded up to pass him quickly before he lurched into my path. A bell, or indeed my shout of warning, was useless...

I did not notice if he had a beard.

 

[addictfreak]

Probably as many times as its been ok and you've not been hurt.

The first problem is that only the dog owner knows it ok

The second is that while the dog may not bite, it is still jumping up and getting in the way of the bike with the potential of bringing the rider down and/or injuring the dog. I have no desire for either.

 

[Sara_H]

See, if I'm out with the dog and I see a cyclist, I just call him to heel. And if I'm on the bike and I see a dog I just slow down and go round it. If said dog approaches I just wait til its owner gets it back before I continue.

No problem. Just needs abit of give and take on both sides.

 

[Sara_H]

The first problem is that only the dog owner knows it ok

.

Not really, it's pretty easy to tell if a dog is friend or foe.

 

[G3CWI]

Not really, it's pretty easy to tell if a dog is friend or foe.

For you maybe. Not everyone has these skills. My friend has two autistic sons who are terrified of dogs and the owner shouting "he's okay" really doesn't cut it.

 

[addictfreak]

Not really, it's pretty easy to tell if a dog is friend or foe.

Not If you have no knowledge of dogs.