Originally Posted by merlinextraligh

I'll take my chances. Only time I've ever not been able to out run dogs was up a steep grade.

I do understand the risk of the dog getting in front of your wheel. That's why I first go toward the dog, both to throw the dog off it's line, and to give me room to move across the road as I get up to the dog.

I'd rather take my chances with a bunch of big ass dogs moving than standing still.