Originally Posted by SinGate
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I went on a ride this afternoon and I have taken this route dozens of time before with no problem; today was different. I rounded a corner after just passing a 'target" (slow rider) and next thing I know there is barking and I look to my side and there is this huge golden colored dog running up to me. It catches me off guard and I roll left only to see another even bigger black dog on that side. I was going like 22 mph and cranked it up a few more but these buggers kept pace and ran me off the road into the gravel. I recovered and they finally gave up pursuit. Man was I pissed! I heard the stupid farmer calling his dogs back then. I yelled for him to keep his fu****g dogs on a lease. Scared the heck out of me and now I'm somewhat concerned about going back on that route.
Dogs can very seldom be kept on a lease, due their inabilty to sign contracts. They can and should be kept on leash or restrained with a fence.
You might consider reporting the incident to the local police. Also, some people report good luck with stopping the bike, keeping between you and the dogs, and shouting, "NO" or "GO HOME". Other swear by various sprays, water bottle squirts, tire pumps, or increasing your sprint speed.
Good luck,
Paul