Originally Posted by
Catul
Hi all, newbie here - just posted in the General Cycling Discussion forum but thought perhaps I'd get a more targeted response here:
I've recently started riding on bike paths/MUP with my young kids, and am concerned about the slim possibility of dog attacks (reading about stuff like
this doesn't help
!). With dogs, up-to-no-good humans, and rare black bears (we do have some in this area), I decided I needed to be prepared and so just ordered some
Sabre Red Cyclist Pepper Spray - looks like I can just strap it to the top post, haven't received it yet. Also considered the
Kimber PepperBlaster which should be equally effective.
Anyone carry either of these products with them? Anyone actually used these? Any other thoughts on "active protection" issues when riding on bike paths with your kids?
Hopefully I never have occasion to use any of this stuff. Thanks!
I honestly don't carry anything. I have my Co2 air horn, of course and only used it once this year, as I needed to get the attention of a City tree crew doing brushing/trimming on an MUP. The only dog encounter I've had, was from a dog who seemed to think my bike was a large sheep and tried for a bit, to herd me back to the flock in the field. Anything else, I've been able to drop the animal or person and get away.