A couple of months ago I did an early morning ride up one of our canyons . I like going early , it is cool , and usually I am alone . These canyon rides are quite popular with the local cycling clubs . As I rounded a corner there was a full grown coyote just off the shoulder looking at me a I approached . Usually they dart off as soon as they spot me . I was concerned as I know they are very fast and could be aggressive . I just kept pedaling and it never moved , it just watched as I climbed up the narrow canyon road. It was gone by the time I was heading out about 20 minutes later.