Passing people on the trail???

[Tetley]

I try to ride on gravel and sticks to make a noise as I approach and slow down to walking pace. If they still haven't heard me, I say, not shout 'coming through' mostly this gets their attention, and we work out how we are going to pass.
Headphone wearers really pi$$ me off, as they are totally unaware of their surroundings. And I was bitten by a loose dog on a busy cycle route - she blamed it on the breed, 'oh it's a sight dog, they chase anything that moves faster than walking pace' I was travelling at around 5mph. Should have sued her, as I didn't realise how bad the bite was until I stopped for lunch.

 

[ottoshape]

I was bitten by a loose dog on a busy cycle route - she blamed it on the breed, 'oh it's a sight dog, they chase anything that moves faster than walking pace' I was travelling at around 5mph. Should have sued her, as I didn't realise how bad the bite was until I stopped for lunch.

Dog bites are bad things. Hope it healed up properly for you...

 

[Stihldog]

There’s a number of dog-walking groups on this mountain with 6+ dogs. They understand to stay away from MTB traffic but there area is a seasonal route for bears . These dog groups are well trained. On leash or off. But they can be intimidating when you are surrounded by them.


6 dogs surrounded me on this occasion but the dog-walker was able to get 3 to settle down for a group pic.

Hiking or riding on this mountain with a dog is a good idea. Especially a lone female hiker. I’ve made it a habit of taking pictures, of the dog only, and usually some small-talk at the same time.


Me and Cowboy. One of many friendly encounters.

I’ve only been bitten a few times but nothing too serious. Some dogs are uncontrollable and attack the bike. The owner is usually embarrassed and soon realizes that a leash is needed.

Occasionally a lost-dog sign is posted at the main entrance. A poorly trained dog will chase a bear for miles. This happens a few times each year. Most have a pleasant reunion after a few days.

 

[Downhillr]

I try to ride on gravel and sticks to make a noise as I approach and slow down to walking pace. If they still haven't heard me, I say, not shout 'coming through' mostly this gets their attention, and we work out how we are going to pass.
Headphone wearers really pi$$ me off, as they are totally unaware of their surroundings. And I was bitten by a loose dog on a busy cycle route - she blamed it on the breed, 'oh it's a sight dog, they chase anything that moves faster than walking pace' I was travelling at around 5mph. Should have sued her, as I didn't realise how bad the bite was until I stopped for lunch.

You mean dogs for the blind are supposed to go running off after anything moving too fast… sounds like that kind of distraction would be the opposite of the training!

 

[ottoshape]

Calling "on your right" inevitably people then reactive by jumping to the right. Smh haha

From what I've seen, you have a really good point...

 

[ottoshape]

You mean dogs for the blind are supposed to go running off after anything moving too fast… sounds like that kind of distraction would be the opposite of the training!

Someone may be confusing sight hounds with guide dogs....

 

[ottoshape]

FWIW, the why, what-for and how-to for crazy dogs thread is here:

cycling and aggressive dogs!

When we go to Greece there can be several dogs roaming lose and these can be aggressive and chase cyclists. Also, we have experienced dogs jumping at us - NOT ON LEADS - whilst cycling on cycle tracks, we have both been knocked off; who likes irresponsible dog owners?! How to deter the dogs? I...

www.emtbforums.com

 

[Tom Sellers]

Most have a pleasant reunion after a few days.

Except for the bear perhaps?

 

[Binhill1]

There’s a number of dog-walking groups on this mountain with 6+ dogs. They understand to stay away from MTB traffic but there area is a seasonal route for bears . These dog groups are well trained. On leash or off. But they can be intimidating when you are surrounded by them.

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6 dogs surrounded me on this occasion but the dog-walker was able to get 3 to settle down for a group pic.

Hiking or riding on this mountain with a dog is a good idea. Especially a lone female hiker. I’ve made it a habit of taking pictures, of the dog only, and usually some small-talk at the same time.

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Me and Cowboy. One of many friendly encounters.
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I’ve only been bitten a few times but nothing too serious. Some dogs are uncontrollable and attack the bike. The owner is usually embarrassed and soon realizes that a leash is needed.

Occasionally a lost-dog sign is posted at the main entrance. A poorly trained dog will chase a bear for miles. This happens a few times each year. Most have a pleasant reunion after a few days.

Is that a rough or a border collie your clappin .Back in my younger days I was out on a real bike near Cullen which is local . I'm thinking 8 in morning , anyway cycling along and a lad from the kennels nearby was out with lots of dogs. Well they started chasing me but as I was kinda on a downhill slope I went like the clappers. I was in panic mode missing pedals etc as you do but they never caught me so I live to tell the tale. Twenty years on and as my memory fades and the story grows im thinking , Rotwielers , Alsations, American Pit Bulls and Dobermans , but in reality it could have probably
been Westies , poodles and Chihuahuas . Said it before don't let a lie get in the way of a good story.

 

[Stihldog]

Is that a rough or a border collie your clappin .Back in my younger days I was out on a real bike near Cullen which is local . I'm thinking 8 in morning , anyway cycling along and a lad from the kennels nearby was out with lots of dogs. Well they started chasing me but as I was kinda on a downhill slope I went like the clappers. I was in panic mode missing pedals etc as you do but they never caught me so I live to tell the tale. Twenty years on and as my memory fades and the story grows im thinking , Rotwielers , Alsations, American Pit Bulls and Dobermans , but in reality it could have probably
been Westies , poodles and Chihuahuas . Said it before don't let a lie get in the way of a good story.

I think “Cowboy” is a border collie. Shows up sometimes when I don’t expect it…between my legs while I’m maintaining a trail. Scares the cr*p outta me . Owner shows up 10 minutes later. Always a good reunion though.

A cross between a Chihuahua and Great Dane encounter could make your stories a bit more interesting .

 

[Binhill1]

I think “Cowboy” is a border collie. Shows up sometimes when I don’t expect it…between my legs while I’m maintaining a trail. Scares the cr*p outta me . Owner shows up 10 minutes later. Always a good reunion though.

A cross between a Chihuahua and Great Dane encounter could make your stories a bit more interesting .

My neighbour has a cross between a Chihuahua and a jack russell , boy can she bark . Her other one is a French Bulldog he just snorts and slivers all over the place.

 

[Stihldog]

My neighbour has a cross between a Chihuahua and a jack russell , boy can she bark . Her other one is a French Bulldog he just snorts and slivers all over the place.

Each breed seems to have some issues. My American Cocker Spaniel had ear issues, and the special operation for that was really really expensive. We only use sign language for Luke now. (He’s 16yrs).

Certain breeds make for good trail dogs …especially for MTBing. But a French Bulldog …wow. I’ve seen this before and the results were not good.

This guy is fast.


This guy is unpredictable.


…and this guy …I’m not sure.

 

[Binhill1]

Each breed seems to have some issues. My American Cocker Spaniel had ear issues, and the special operation for that was really really expensive. We only use sign language for Luke now. (He’s 16yrs).

Certain breeds make for good trail dogs …especially for MTBing. But a French Bulldog …wow. I’ve seen this before and the results were not good.

This guy is fast.

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This guy is unpredictable.

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…and this guy …I’m not sure.

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Funnily enough we have Roxy my sons Lab for tonight she's never stayed with us before , be interesting.

 

[Stihldog]

… she's never stayed with us before , be interesting.

Belly rubs and treats …works for me also.

 

[Tom Sellers]

Each breed seems to have some issues. My American Cocker Spaniel had ear issues, and the special operation for that was really really expensive. We only use sign language for Luke now. (He’s 16yrs).

Certain breeds make for good trail dogs …especially for MTBing. But a French Bulldog …wow. I’ve seen this before and the results were not good.

This guy is fast.

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This guy is unpredictable.

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…and this guy …I’m not sure.

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The picture of the two black bears on the trail appears to be about a block from me in Banff, AB. It connects a riparian area to a residential one. The absence of tags or collars would indicate this is one of their first forays into town looking for unsecured rewards.

 

[Dave G]

Always amused at what other trail users do when you call out your intentions. When coming up on hikers, other riders or even folks stopped on the trail I try and call out "on your right" or "passing on your right". I think I've seen every kind of reaction. Today I came up on two folks on some two track, one in the left rut and one in the right. No worries! Called out "Passing on your right" and both of them moved right, off the two track and directly into my line which was off-path. Can't seem to get a predictable result...

What have you seen?

Same response, and on odd occasions told to get a bell.

 

[Kevjob51]

"good morning/afternoon" they usually pull over and I say thanks and have a good ride or hike.

 

[Stihldog]

The picture of the two black bears on the trail appears to be about a block from me in Banff, AB. It connects a riparian area to a residential one. The absence of tags or collars would indicate this is one of their first forays into town looking for unsecured rewards.

The hibernating for these guys ended a few weeks ago. Never seen a tag on any of them and the riparian zone is only 50 m away from my door. They activate my door-cam all the time.

This is a migration route to the salmon creeks and blue berry areas. Happens every year …but thankfully they’re not too aggressive. Children are usually escorted to school. The red-flag is a cougar sighting.

 

[Tom Sellers]

The hibernating for these guys ended a few weeks ago. Never seen a tag on any of them and the riparian zone is only 50 m away from my door. They activate my door-cam all the time.

This is a migration route to the salmon creeks and blue berry areas. Happens every year …but thankfully they’re not too aggressive. Children are usually escorted to school. The red-flag is a cougar sighting.

Interesting, so that pic is in Coquitlam? It's amazing in that it is almost a mirror of the fences and buildings used in the 'Middle Springs' development in Banff. Not surprising their are not tags or collars then. Wildlife management in the National Parks is considered to be a global world standard, probably due to funding.

 

[Stihldog]

Interesting, so that pic is in Coquitlam? It's amazing in that it is almost a mirror of the fences and buildings used in the 'Middle Springs' development in Banff. Not surprising their are not tags or collars then. Wildlife management in the National Parks is considered to be a global world standard, probably due to funding.

I think the Grizzlies in your area would be more concerning, and a lot bigger. Any bear can be dangerous though. The black bears around here are fairly tame , and I haven’t seen or heard of dangerous encounters. (No humans or pets being attacked). But they roam our trails. After all…we’re in their home.

 

[Tom Sellers]

I think I read last year that there have been more BB attacks in North America than Grizzly. I do know that in our field unit it seems we have never had success with aversive conditioning habituated black bears once they found a food reward in the townsite, but Grizzles seem much smarter and learn they may get intercepted with unpleasant things such as rubber bullets once they cross the 'geo fence', hence the tags and collars.

 

[Stihldog]

The only deterrent on our street is a car honking the horn in 2 second intervals while pushing the bear to the riparian zone at the end of the street. Usually works for a few hours.

On garbage pickup days the bins are usually locked …but that only slows down a hungry bear. During mating season they can get very territorial and unpredictable.

You can chase or scare a bear …but not every bear.


This guy pushed me off the fire road. He wasn’t worried about me. …at all.