I’m sick of dogs

I usually take the bike on a shared trail with dog walkers and it really shocks me just how daft some of them are, someone coming towards you at 30+ on a bike yet they will wait until the last second or even not at all to put them on a leader
I agree that on a shared trail with bikes that dogs should be on their leads.....mine would have been

I`ll also ask why on earth are you doing 30+ on a shared trail?
 
I agree that on a shared trail with bikes that dogs should be on their leads.....mine would have been

I`ll also ask why on earth are you doing 30+ on a shared trail?
Not really much point going on the bike if your crawling, in wide open spaces when people can easily see you coming it’s perfectly safe. Just needs some responsibility on both sides
 
owners for me. Kids attacked by a muzzled bulldog when younger so still wary.

Go to dog free part of beach, they are there. And usually off lead. Go to national trust where leads only and find them off leads. Go to fenced off play areas with no dog signs and they are there.

Went to hamsterly forest kids trail last week. Dogs on leads, great, yet kids had a dog on a lead walking it up the ramp of kids play area and down the fkin slide. Unbelievable.

Pish everywhere on play equipment.

Have no problem with dogs being around in general but the specific no dog areas should be respected, just like I wouldn't take my kids to a adult only place etc. Lack of respect for others.
 
Can people see you if you're cycling from behind them?
Would always use the bell and slow down in that case until they saw you. People see you coming and still do nothing with dogs though, would always keep ours on lead where bikes may be, it just seems common sense to avoid an accident
 
owners for me. Kids attacked by a muzzled bulldog when younger so still wary.

Go to dog free part of beach, they are there. And usually off lead. Go to national trust where leads only and find them off leads. Go to fenced off play areas with no dog signs and they are there.

Went to hamsterly forest kids trail last week. Dogs on leads, great, yet kids had a dog on a lead walking it up the ramp of kids play area and down the fkin slide. Unbelievable.

Pish everywhere on play equipment.

Have no problem with dogs being around in general but the specific no dog areas should be respected, just like I wouldn't take my kids to a adult only place etc. Lack of respect for others.
Noticed the same thing at hamsterley a few weeks back. Must be 50 miles of trails yet people letting the dogs wonder in play areas

It’s really not difficult training a dog, some owners just don’t have a clue or are far too lazy to do anything

inevitable end result is we can’t take dogs to certain parks/beaches because of the actions of a few
 
Would always use the bell and slow down in that case until they saw you. People see you coming and still do nothing with dogs though, would always keep ours on lead where bikes may be, it just seems common sense to avoid an accident
i would say 90% dont give any indication when they are behind me you get the odd one that will ring a bell or shout, if i see a bike i always pull off the path and always have my dogs on the lead. It does annoy me when they whizz passed from behind within an inch of me or my dogs
 
i would say 90% dont give any indication when they are behind me you get the odd one that will ring a bell or shout, if i see a bike i always pull off the path and always have my dogs on the lead. It does annoy me when they whizz passed from behind within an inch of me or my dogs
Yeah it’s just asking for an accident going past someone at speed who hasn’t seen you. Seems to be a result of everyone getting one through lockdown and not really knowing how to ride one. I’ve been all over this summer and some of the things you see from other cyclists is shocking
Should point out I’m not just riding around like an idiot though, I will take the dog out on the same routes too so fully aware of both sides. Just needs everyone to be a bit more mindful
 
i would say 90% dont give any indication when they are behind me you get the odd one that will ring a bell or shout, if i see a bike i always pull off the path and always have my dogs on the lead. It does annoy me when they whizz passed from behind within an inch of me or my dogs
I agree - it's like cyclist who fly onto the pavement to avoid red lights and don't care how they close they are to pedestrians. They're the first to complain when cars get too close to them though.

And I speak as someone cycles.
 
Give me a 😸 any day of the week.
Independent, don’t give a flying f*** about anything. And if like our cat, brave enough to see off some dogs too!
 
Note to cyclists; "Shared trails" does not include designated footpaths, you are looking for a "Bridleway"

Now I don't have a problem with cyclists using footpaths but they need to be aware that they do not own it, it is not the personal racetrack. Also I will control my dog (he will sit and wait for you to go past if I give him the command) but I can only do this if I am aware of your approach. I am not fitted with a rear view camera, nor wing mirrors or sixth sense to aid me in this so please make me aware of your imminent arrival. As it appears that bells are no longer "cool" just a polite "excuse me" or similar will do. Thanks.
 
Note to cyclists; "Shared trails" does not include designated footpaths, you are looking for a "Bridleway"

Now I don't have a problem with cyclists using footpaths but they need to be aware that they do not own it, it is not the personal racetrack. Also I will control my dog (he will sit and wait for you to go past if I give him the command) but I can only do this if I am aware of your approach. I am not fitted with a rear view camera, nor wing mirrors or sixth sense to aid me in this so please make me aware of your imminent arrival. As it appears that bells are no longer "cool" just a polite "excuse me" or similar will do. Thanks.
I defend cyclists on here and I ride myself but nobody should be able to object to this post.
 
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