Being faster than the other riders in my experience means the dogs chase you and
the riders behind get a pass more often than not. Out running a dog that has a
leg length of more than 12-14" means you have to get up to 26mph or more. Most
dogs are good for 20-24mph, but a few can go 30mph and they don't know about
lactate. Your best bet is to pay attention to the road and drop into a gear that
lets you spin at 100-110rpm, then the feet and legs are moving so fast the dog has
a hard time biting. A straight or relatively straight line is better, it is easy to lose
control trying to steer away from a dog. Pay very close attention to a dog in front
of you as even a chihuahua will knock you down if you hit it with the front wheel.
Steve