Dog Walkers v Cyclist

[Oldposter2004]

I know I’m going to upset a lot of dog walkers on here but if your walking your dog and you clearly see me, I’ve clearly seen you, I’ve slowed right down, please control your dog.

2 examples today. I’m one side of a trail & you and your dog are on other side of the trail, we are facing each other, I’ve slowed right down, then your dog suddenly runs right in front of me. I stop & I nearly fell off my bike. The 2 dog walkers didn’t even say sorry haha.

 

[Colgates_shaving_foam]

Were you wearing lycra?

 

[Oldposter2004]

Were you wearing lycra?

Definitely not.

 

[Colgates_shaving_foam]

Definitely not.

I feel that helps your case.

 

[Steer]

Lorries hate cars. Cars hate Vans. Vans hate Tractors. Tractors hate cyclists. Cyclists hate dog walkers. Dog walkers hate Lorries.

 

[The_Lizards_Jumpers]

Did the dog stop at a red light, and does it pay road tax ?

 

[Oldposter2004]

Did the dog stop at a red light, and does it pay road tax ?

I was on a country path up the hills not a road.

 

[Muttley]

I know I’m going to upset a lot of dog walkers on here but if your walking your dog and you clearly see me, I’ve clearly seen you, I’ve slowed right down, please control your dog.

2 examples today. I’m one side of a trail & you and your dog are on other side of the trail, we are facing each other, I’ve slowed right down, then your dog suddenly runs right in front of me. I stop & I nearly fell off my bike. The 2 dog walkers didn’t even say sorry haha.

As a dog walker I absolutely agree. I don't want my dog hit by a bike. And conversely if you as a cyclist are approaching me from behind, kindly make me aware of your presence (if you are too cool for a bell, a polite "excuse me" or "behind you" will suffice), thanks.

I should add I am assuming you're on a permissive cycleway and not a footpath?

 

[Marvanelli]

I was on a country path up the hills not a road.

Probably best to stay on roads then....don't tend to see a lot of dogs on roads

 

[Expat Smoggie]

Dogs are first class citizens and I believe they don’t pay taxes — anywhere. Perfect life maybe??

 

[RobboTheRed]

Do you smell of sausage

 

[dooderooni]

Dogs are first class citizens and I believe they don’t pay taxes — anywhere. Perfect life maybe??

They do collect the cheese tax though.

 

[Chutney]

Did the dog stop at a red light, and does it pay road tax ?

I expect it pays as much as the rest of us.

 

[Alan_Breck]

Were the dogs on leashes? You know the 30 meter long ones that get tangled up in your legs as you pass.

UTB

 

[RobboTheRed]

How many cyclists actually have a bell on their bike and use it or call out when they are manoeuvring past pedestrians.

 

[Chutney]

Were the dogs on leashes? You know the 30 meter long ones that get tangled up in your legs as you pass.

UTB

Mobile Trip Wires?

 

[Sheriff_John_Bunnell_ret]

This is a difficult one. I'd say

Dog walker > cyclist > dog walker that doesn't pick up.

 

[xxlshirts_fit_all]

I’m in both camps… I walk my do and use the foot/cycle paths round Ingleby. I have an extending lead. I try to keep aware of cyclists and pull dig in if ones approaching. I may miss the odd approach but do hope the cyclist tries their best to make me aware.
As a cyclist I’d ring my bell or cough if the walker has not seen me..
often I get comments or sighs or even over the top surprise. I also get this from walkers without dogs.
I’m not perfect but I do know it’s best to be considerate whichever means of getting about I’m using…
To many people live in their own bubble…

 

[goalscrounger]

Probably best to stay on roads then....don't tend to see a lot of dogs on roads

Not many roads up the hills

 

[NorthumberlandBoro]

If you were to wear lycra would you need an injection first?