tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post2661231627054514790..comments2024-03-27T12:53:39.298+01:00Comments on A view from the cycle path: Falling off my bikeDavid Hembrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14543024940730663645noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-78871203205132616342011-02-09T21:39:52.425+01:002011-02-09T21:39:52.425+01:00I am embarrassed to say as a dog owner that mine g...I am embarrassed to say as a dog owner that mine go wild when they see a recumbent and get over-excited. Upright bikes don't seem to bother them. Then again, as I appear to be the only recumbent rider around here, I have only myself to blame. Other dogs only give me a curious look.herculenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-87894358678131238762011-02-09T17:16:03.459+01:002011-02-09T17:16:03.459+01:00This (dogs) can be a problem on the bike paths her...This (dogs) can be a problem on the bike paths here in Toronto, as well.<br />A good thing to be aware of is that if the dog walks in front of the person, or is on a long(er) leash, the person has no control of the dog. <br />Once, on a bike path, dog nipped at my pants because I surprised it.<br />It was my fault. I came from behind fairly silently. Neither the dog nor the owner notice me Micheal Bluenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-73464360272557741602011-02-09T12:16:55.232+01:002011-02-09T12:16:55.232+01:00GIF: The dog wás on its leash, but its owner clear...GIF: The dog wás on its leash, but its owner clearly wasn't prepared. And even if he were, I think he couldn't have done much. One of my neighbours, doubling as my doctor too, also has one of these Berner Sennenhunde: vey nice, very playful and strong as an ox. Jumps me every time I see her (it's a bitch, in both senses as she always leaves a lot of blonde hair on my coat).<br />Did Frits Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11399632570565541892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-46755762751721523312011-02-09T05:58:40.233+01:002011-02-09T05:58:40.233+01:00I'm glad you are ok! Cute dog- and naughty. I ...I'm glad you are ok! Cute dog- and naughty. I like it that your reaction is to laugh a bit :)Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17490637172474450680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-75324295112366269122011-02-08T20:30:17.721+01:002011-02-08T20:30:17.721+01:00Heh. I can also count it on my hand (3 in 6 years)...Heh. I can also count it on my hand (3 in 6 years). Once I blew a tire on a railroad track crossing (we have lots of those in Illinois, USA) while I was on a busy road, but I didn't actually fall until I took a hard turn onto a side street.<br /><br />The second time was when I ran into a car at a questionably designed, but correct by federal law, junction... even then I just clipped it, and Robert Guicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06388103684697773466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-78663035365990218992011-02-08T20:02:34.732+01:002011-02-08T20:02:34.732+01:00David, the dog was saying hello.. you should have ...David, the dog was saying hello.. you should have stopped. If I had a dog-height bike - also called a recumbent - I would also carry doggie treats for visitors.<br /><br />But also I am curious about the leash laws in this area.Slow Factoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12056080802746709323noreply@blogger.com