Originally Posted by
achoo
Remember, even a large dog has to look up at you. That's intimidating. And by facing the dog, you're not triggering his pursuit instinct. You also get to put your bike between you and the dog. If you're mashing trying to get away, any dog that's really dangerous IS going to be faster than you are and then he'll get his pick of where he gets to sink his teeth in when he does catch you.
If you stop and can keep your bike between you and the dog, worst thing is he gets a bite of tire. Best thing is he gets intimidated/bored/confused and leaves.
That's all cool but the dog came head on straight at my tire to my leg, not from the side whe I would have a chance to figure a plan of stopping, turning the bike, and yeleling sweet nothings at the dog.
I'm just hoping the owner did learn something, not all chase victims are nice guys. I know there are lots of dog lovers but being a wife lover is more important than a dog lover. I'm sure any wife or hubby on the trail will thank me next time when this dude shows up with his dog on a leash having saved them from a broken collarbone, leg gash, fractured skull, shots, medical hassles etc..
BTW, the dude was white, not a "no speaky engles" dude. If anything, a NewYork accent!
