One of the problems I have offroad is that there are carparks near the trails, or even on the trails, in some places. I have a theory in that Townies drive out to our well maintained carparks to allow the dog to get some exercise. I have seen them and they arrive- wind down the window to see if it is still raining or if it is cold- Open up the back door of the car and let the dog out. After a 3 hour drive from London- It is obvious what the dog is going to do- and for that reason- we avoid car parks like the plague. You cannot get near them without the risk of throwing up Dog Pooh all over the bike- you and the water bottle. Sorry but dog pooh is the worst we get on our rides.

Not the same with Horse droppings or Fresh Cow pats. Lead rider will see it and either accelerate or slow down to get the right distance between himself and the following riders. Even better if he can get a rider alongside him. Then it is Keep the pace and bunny hop straight into it. Then all around get a bit. Nothing like the smell of Fresh country air- hours after you have got home.

Mind you- You have to be a fit rider to do it properly. That is fit enough to stay away from the other riders- till they calm down.