is it just me or does this seem like a really bad idea?
chris_bass
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I wouldn't use it
But I guess everyone on here would be riding a bit quick for a dog to have an enjoyable walk0 -
It's for overweight people who can't walk their dogs because their joints start to suffer under the weightload after having walked 9.5metres.
Instead, they get on a bike to walk the dog. Although, I'd be worried about their bike handling skills. If they were going at walking pace, they'd most likely be swerving all over the place and potentially CRUSH the dog.0 -
If I used my dog on that, and she saw a cat, I'd be KOM just about everywhere......0
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Dog does not seem to think its that great!0
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I take my dog out for a "walk" when riding my bike sometimes, but I take the mtb and go off into the woods where it is soft under paw, the dog is off lead and I am not rushing around. I certainly would not consider a lead that short for my dog if it was attached to my bike. I do have a few friends that have leads that attach to a belt around their waist and are useful for running. Again, they only use them off road and when they are doing long runs for marathon training.0
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Pity the dogs
Fact is biking dogs is hard work for the dog and lots of dogs are physicaly not up to it.0 -
It is a bit annoying for other trail users to have to deal with people's out of control dogs running around. A PITA for anyone on the trail coming up on a dog going bananas because his owner has decided to combine riding the bike with walking the dog. I've hit two dogs on MTB trails because the owner let them run about on the trail while they were riding and the dogs couldn't understand who was in their "pack" and who wasn't.
Really don't see how you can keep proper control of your dog as required by the dangerous dogs act and ride a bike at the same time.0 -
ridiculous thing. never like to see a lazy bike owner 'walking' a dog in this way, almost cruel imo ...0
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who the hell gets funding for these daft ideas. I cant see dragons den taking this 1 on lol0
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We walk dogs when on the MTBs. Mostly off the lead but for about half a mile they have to be on the lead. Easy to control. Cycle one handed covering the brake and keep tension on the lead (and don't clip in).0
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giant man wrote:ridiculous thing. never like to see a lazy bike owner 'walking' a dog in this way, almost cruel imo ...
It would be very cruel if you rode down Holme Moss and forgot all about the dog in the excitement of being on a 50mph descent
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I think it is an April Fools joke but they released it 5 days too early!!!0
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I just searched the forums about this post appeared... had to share this on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhqdBKmIbYs
I take my 2 year old Labrador out across the fields and regularly take the MTB up the restricted byways. I only ever ride with him on the leash when around the pavements but as soon as we get to the fields, he's off the leash and he loves it. I'm not too bad on the MTB so can keep a good pace with him and likewise he keeps to me. He loves leading up the paths but once we're a couple of miles in he generally just runs alongside me but we have an understanding between him and I. He listens to my commands and steers well clear of the front wheel. He's really good even if we meet other cylists on the byways and other dog walkers too, he's just keen to come and run alongside me on the bike.
It's now actually got to the point that he prefers it when I go out on the bike with him as opposed to me walking along in my wellie boots!
As long as you know the risks and take th necessary precautions and you're sensibe in terms of distance travelled, I see no real reason why not to bike with your dog.
With regards to the original post around that crazy looking contraption..... erm, no thanks, If he pulls, I pull back, or let go of the lead!
It's been a while...0 -
My uncle does this he has a hybrid and holds the lead on the bars, but the dog is very very well trained!!0
