Originally Posted by
rpenmanparker
When you see the dogs, stop, dismount, and walk past with the bike between you and the dog. I know this is an unattractive proposition, but it is the only safe way to handle the situation.
This has worked for me. It's very hard for the dog to get around the bicycle. I had a long standoff like this with one dog in Wyoming, as the owner stood watching on his porch.
Now, if there are two dogs, they might work together.