Comments on: 05/11/2008 – Fast Bike Necessary

By: The Don

The Don — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 18:24:58 +0000

I’m waiting for a rider to be found, or to find this bike.
My money is on S………..

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 02:13:50 +0000

I had a dog that would always bother me, every single day on my route. Air horn — problem solved.

By: ric

ric — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:39:08 +0000

I was chased by hefty rotweiller once when I happened to ride past it and the ‘owner’ as they were taking a walk along a riverside bike path. The thing took off after me and totally ignored the owner’s commands to stop. Pretty soon his yells faded into the distance and there was just the sound of heavy breathing and the rhythmic clicking of claws on the ground as the thing galloped after me. This went on for about half a mile and I was beginnign to feel uncomfortable with the pace… so I monentarily upped it, and — just as in a race — it worked and I gapped the mutt, who lost interest and eased off. It felt good, maybe that was how Lance felt dropping Ulrich on Alpe d’Huez.

By: ric

ric — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:31:08 +0000

From experience the water squirt technique is better for farm dogs that consider the passing roadway a part of their territory.

By: life on 2 wheels

life on 2 wheels — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:55:32 +0000

i was attacked by a Chihua-howerever you spell it, it wouldnt let go of my leg so i kicked and it flew into a fenced in back yard

By: RandB

RandB — Tue, 12 May 2009 03:29:00 +0000

What surprises me is how much energy is available when we have suitable motivation. I suspect Joe will remember this personal best for years.

By: pSiCloDaddy

pSiCloDaddy — Mon, 11 May 2009 16:30:21 +0000

Thanks, Chris. I hadn’t tried the water bottle thing; I usually just stop, do an assertive face-off & tell it to go home. I’m a dog-lover, so it usually works, but I bet the water bottle thing is faster & more fun.

By: ChristopherPaul

ChristopherPaul — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:33:05 +0000

When a dog comes running after you and catches up get your water bottle and squirt it on the nose/face. It will stop and turn around. Tried & true.