Originally Posted by
Milton Keynes
The worst I have to deal with on my morning rides is maybe an occasional raccoon hanging out in the middle of the road. Which, of course, was better than the near-collision with the skunk.
I have become expert in shooing wild turkeys out of my lane, having had to do so twice now. The first time, I convinced an entire flock not to cross a four lane highway. Had they done so, I do not believe it would have ended well.
The key, btw, is to make very loud "gobble gobble" type sounds. They can't figure out what you are and are anxious to get out of your way and back into cover.