Originally Posted by
TX_master
I live in the greater Houston area and rabbits are a problem even in the residential neighborhoods. On my morning fitness rides, which I have to start insanely early, it's not uncommon to come across a couple of them just having a conference in the middle of the street. And for them its more of a panic flight so sometimes they will run towards the danger, sometimes away. It's very random and that's what makes it particularly dangerous. I slow, swerve and try to wait for them to make a move but I too feel like it's only a matter of time.
I had a rabbit, well, rabbitS incident the other day. Riding downhill through a narrow alley (a regular bike route) and one darted across my path and then started to zig zag crossing in front of me three times. Finally, off into the brush. Quickly followed by another who wisely chose to only cross my path once. Those were my first encounters with bunnies riding although they are increasing in numbers in Seattle which explains the coyote on my street a few months back.
Squirrels are a more regular occurrence. Now, I hope the coyote has a taste for squirrels which have set up a very comfortable nest under my rooftop solar panels!!!