Originally Posted by
Seattle Forrest
That's the closest I've come. Been chased by a dog, I threw a water bottle at it, missed, and the dog chased the bottle. I've had more problems with ankle sized yippee dogs, the kind that will run right in front of your wheel.
I've seen plenty of bears while riding. They're afraid of people. It's a treat to see one.
Come to Tennessee and let me introduce you to some paved road redneck dogs. They don't chase decoys. Always waiting at the top of the steepest climbs. I've had two dog attacks requiring medical attention. One pack attack where a pit got me. And one chow attack that required five surgeries and two years off the bike. They were both on civilized paved roads, though. I can't remember ever seeing a loose dog on gravel, whether in Tennessee or the midwest. (I'm sure they exist. I just haven't seen them.)