Dogs shouldn't be off leashes, especially in areas where a lot of people are present and biking is allowed. Most of the dogs I've come in contact with on a trail who are off their leash mean no harm, they just wanna run up and say, "hello," however, there are a few that have tried to attack me. I've warned the owner(s) of these clearly aggressive dogs, "It attacks me, it's gonna find my bike upside its head!" I don't play that game, I have no tolerance for this type of irresponsibility, and in the end, it's the dog who pays, not the owner; kinda sad.

I like dogs as much as the next person, but if I get attacked, I will defend myself, and what happens to the dog happens to the dog.