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02-05-07, 07:49 AM
As I was laboring back to my house on Saturday's ride I was coming up a nice 1/2 mile 5% climb into a strong headwind. Needless to say I was not speeding along. I noticed a pretty large black animal just off the road on the right hand shoulder near the crest of the hill. At first I had a hard time figuring out what it was.
As I got closer I could see it was Goat with a really nice rack. I've encountered all kinds of animals along the road but this was my first goat!! The Goat was really enjoying himself in a thick patch of fescue that was growing up along the road. Although we had not been formally introduced, I knew he was a smart Goat as he had managed to escape from his confinement and found the really premium stuff. There might even have been a McDonalds bag that was hanging out of his mouth.
I've seen how Deer, dogs, cats, squirrels, horses, cows and other animals react to cyclists. Most are very unpredictable. How does a Goat react??? Will he get spooked?? Will he charge and hit me broadside???
As I was plodding up the hill we looked at each other for quite a while. I quickly made a pact with him that if would not charge me, I would not tell his owner that he was enjoying himself immensely outside the fence and would not mess with his little Garden of Eden. We both honored our agreement-he was happy to continue to enjoy his feast and I was content with trudging safely along.
I sure hope the Goat is still okay. He seemed like one of the good guys!!!
As I got closer I could see it was Goat with a really nice rack. I've encountered all kinds of animals along the road but this was my first goat!! The Goat was really enjoying himself in a thick patch of fescue that was growing up along the road. Although we had not been formally introduced, I knew he was a smart Goat as he had managed to escape from his confinement and found the really premium stuff. There might even have been a McDonalds bag that was hanging out of his mouth.
I've seen how Deer, dogs, cats, squirrels, horses, cows and other animals react to cyclists. Most are very unpredictable. How does a Goat react??? Will he get spooked?? Will he charge and hit me broadside???
As I was plodding up the hill we looked at each other for quite a while. I quickly made a pact with him that if would not charge me, I would not tell his owner that he was enjoying himself immensely outside the fence and would not mess with his little Garden of Eden. We both honored our agreement-he was happy to continue to enjoy his feast and I was content with trudging safely along.
I sure hope the Goat is still okay. He seemed like one of the good guys!!!