Going to post this here and not start some uber redundant thread in Commuting or Advocacy and Safety.
First commute in the 30's. Little under armor and rain gear I was comfy cozy. Thick socks helped. Really enjoying myself and THEN:
Chased by a large german shepherd. Scared me half to death. I'm pretty sure I yelled "****!"
Guys I'm just riding my bike to work. Not taking medical supplies to a village known to be home to terrorists. I don't WANT to carry "protection" of any kind.
What a dissapointing pain in the ass.
I hope it was an isolated incident.