No, it isn't free, but this is one of the reasons we have homeowner's insurance. So that if WE screw up, we don't end up financially ruined.

And, sorry, I don't base my life on silver screen cowpokes, Mr. Longhorn. :)

OP, I must say I'm impressed with your attitude during/after the attack. I'm afraid my anger would have got the best of me. I'm glad you got everything settled, and I applaud your restraint against the homeowner.

I've been chased by more dogs in the last 3 weeks than in the last 2 years combined. I guess because I'm heading on new routes. The other day, I had two dogs chasing ... fortunately, they didn't want to come out into the 55mph road to pursue. I couldn't imagine having to fend them off with cars coming up behind at those speeds. It scared the crap out of me. As much as people discuss deterrence methods on here, I don't know if I would have the ability to respond effectively in the heat of the moment.

Get yourself a shrill boat horn ASAP and mount it on your handlebars. It stops a dog in full chase mode and you don't have to aim it or break your sprint:love:.

Well, at first I was too shocked to do much else. Then when the homeowner was so helpfull that calmed me down.

I( may try that. - or an air zounds

WOW!! I had a broken mirror fall on my foot and I thought I had it bad b/c I haven't ridden my bike in 2 months. But after reading that and seeing the pictures I have nothing to complain about once-so-ever. You have now prompted me to get some pepper spray just in case there may be a crazy dog or some animal with rabies out there wanting a piece of my flesh. Thanks for the post, its a wake up call for everyone thinking everyday will be the same as the last.