Originally Posted by
Mort Canard
I see those kind of people frequently on the local MUPs. I usually try to yell as soon as I see them, or at least 40yards out to let them get their pet under control. I have just as much problem with parents who assume that it is your job to navigate around their oblivious toddler and give you the hairy eyeball when the tot darts out into your path and you have to take significant evasive action.
If you are riding where toddlers are and you need to take "significant evasive action" you're going to fast. Yes, it's your job to navigate around them. I suggest you slow down to 10 MPH and be ready to come to a full stop whenever dogs, children, old people and a-holes listening to their players are around. Is your ride more important than a childs life? Better still go ride in traffic and try a little road reversal.