One argument against bringing bikes inside
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One argument against bringing bikes inside
I rode up to my door and was just about to put the bike in the dining room (otherwise known as the bike den) when I glanced back at a small, brown lump on the sidewalk. A little closer examination proved it to be the end product of a doggie's food cycle -- the waste product, as it were.
Knowing Murphy operates very openly in these parts, I checked my tyres (a nod to Stapfam with the spelling), and sure enough, there was abundant evidence that I had, indeed, ridden right over the aforementioned doggie tootsie roll.
But I was lucky to have made my discovery while still outside, because I could hose off the tire (a nod to those this side of the pond, spelling-wise), before bringing the malodorous beast into my living quarters. Who knows how long it would have taken to find the source of the aromatically challenged offender?
Then, after hosing the bike, I thought to check, and indeed there something suspicious on the tread on my shoes, as well - seems in my dismount I may have planted a foot in the little brown mudpie.
Ah, well, all's well that ends well.
Knowing Murphy operates very openly in these parts, I checked my tyres (a nod to Stapfam with the spelling), and sure enough, there was abundant evidence that I had, indeed, ridden right over the aforementioned doggie tootsie roll.
But I was lucky to have made my discovery while still outside, because I could hose off the tire (a nod to those this side of the pond, spelling-wise), before bringing the malodorous beast into my living quarters. Who knows how long it would have taken to find the source of the aromatically challenged offender?
Then, after hosing the bike, I thought to check, and indeed there something suspicious on the tread on my shoes, as well - seems in my dismount I may have planted a foot in the little brown mudpie.
Ah, well, all's well that ends well.
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ACK! Thanks for the heads-up to check our tyres before bringing our bikes in the house!
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One of the problems I have offroad is that there are carparks near the trails, or even on the trails, in some places. I have a theory in that Townies drive out to our well maintained carparks to allow the dog to get some exercise. I have seen them and they arrive- wind down the window to see if it is still raining or if it is cold- Open up the back door of the car and let the dog out. After a 3 hour drive from London- It is obvious what the dog is going to do- and for that reason- we avoid car parks like the plague. You cannot get near them without the risk of throwing up Dog Pooh all over the bike- you and the water bottle. Sorry but dog pooh is the worst we get on our rides.
Not the same with Horse droppings or Fresh Cow pats. Lead rider will see it and either accelerate or slow down to get the right distance between himself and the following riders. Even better if he can get a rider alongside him. Then it is Keep the pace and bunny hop straight into it. Then all around get a bit. Nothing like the smell of Fresh country air- hours after you have got home.
Mind you- You have to be a fit rider to do it properly. That is fit enough to stay away from the other riders- till they calm down.
Not the same with Horse droppings or Fresh Cow pats. Lead rider will see it and either accelerate or slow down to get the right distance between himself and the following riders. Even better if he can get a rider alongside him. Then it is Keep the pace and bunny hop straight into it. Then all around get a bit. Nothing like the smell of Fresh country air- hours after you have got home.
Mind you- You have to be a fit rider to do it properly. That is fit enough to stay away from the other riders- till they calm down.
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My big problem is not the dogs in the apartment complex but rather that the parking lot is on a hill and during the rains all the oil, dirt and atf flows down so I pick up quite a bit of it on my tires before I get to the apartment.
I have a carpet runner for each bicycle and they get carried between the door and the carpet.
I have a carpet runner for each bicycle and they get carried between the door and the carpet.
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One night I decided to pull well of the road into the grass, before getting off my bike, in the dark. On the way home I kept wondering why the farms had so much manure on the fields, like never before. Got home, brought the bike onto the porch, walked into the kitchen, the carpeted hall, the hardwood floor, and the rug in the living room.
Then..... I looked at the bottom of my foot.
Then..... I looked at the bottom of my foot.
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I'd check your shorts/back of your shirt just to be sure that you didn't get any on you too. On the road bike, it's not too big of an issue with dog/cow/horse dung. On my MTB, however, it's a different story. We see horse/cow patties on a lot of trails. Even when it's not feces, the MTB is always caked in fresh mud. I had so much clay mud once that I thought I'd never get it all off. I'm talking about "clay baked bike" here...the entire thing encrusted in mud! Imagine taking that into the house. LOL
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Too often, the offending beast are geese! They can trash a paved trail, parking lot, or grassy area, especially if it is anywhere near water. It's on the bike, your shoes, the side of the car....
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Might want to check under the forks for more traces of same......
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Gives a new meaning to the phrase "skunk stripe" on the back of your jersey doesn't it.
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Regardless of where I ride from my front door, I must go through a stretch of road that seems to always be littered with goose droppings. Hence, I've gotten in the habit of hosing off my bike after each and every ride... even in the frigid winter. My bikes have always been cleaner than my cars. DG: Did you ever own a puppy? Once you've had this experience, getting rid of a bit of dog doo is no big deal. With that said, aren't you glad you found it when you did?
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Regardless of where I ride from my front door, I must go through a stretch of road that seems to always be littered with goose droppings. Hence, I've gotten in the habit of hosing off my bike after each and every ride... even in the frigid winter. My bikes have always been cleaner than my cars. DG: Did you ever own a puppy? Once you've had this experience, getting rid of a bit of dog doo is no big deal. With that said, aren't you glad you found it when you did?
Anyway, I've had lots of dogs, raised from pups, and love 'em a lot. Right now, since I can't have a dog, I'm *this close* to getting a cat. My daughter moved out today to her own apartment, and I'm now an empty nester again. I need some company!
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But seriously, the whole dog/cat switcheroo thing is tricky. If you're used to one, I think the other can come up short in terms of expectations.
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Consider looking at a parrot in stead of a cat. Maybe as small as a love bird, cockatiel, or all the way
up to a macaw.?? they are generally exellent company.And than there is the language you can
teach them.!!! Just kidding; but the company part is true, they can even ride with you on your shoulder.
Consider looking at a parrot in stead of a cat. Maybe as small as a love bird, cockatiel, or all the way
up to a macaw.?? they are generally exellent company.And than there is the language you can
teach them.!!! Just kidding; but the company part is true, they can even ride with you on your shoulder.
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We had a pet goose where I lived with some friends and I fell asleep drunk on the living room floor and that goose came in and nested on my legs. I woke to green crap all over me. The goose wouldn't let my girlfriend near me, (jealous?), if I was in the yard. A great pet!
On the original topic, I have put the bike in the car with me after running over dog poop. That was an eye-opener.
On the original topic, I have put the bike in the car with me after running over dog poop. That was an eye-opener.
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We had a pet goose where I lived with some friends and I fell asleep drunk on the living room floor and that goose came in and nested on my legs. I woke to green crap all over me. The goose wouldn't let my girlfriend near me, (jealous?), if I was in the yard. A great pet!
On the original topic, I have put the bike in the car with me after running over dog poop. That was an eye-opener.
On the original topic, I have put the bike in the car with me after running over dog poop. That was an eye-opener.
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