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From: mikem@uwstat.UUCP
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Subject: Re: Country Road Commuting
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Date: Thu, 28-Feb-85 16:57:40 EST
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> > 
> > You, the bike commuter, can do several things:
> > 
> > 	1) wind the doggie;
> > 	2) shoot the doggie;
> > 	3) be eaten by the doggie.
> 
> The best defense against Fido is a good set of legs.
> 
> Remember that your legs are moving pretty good and Fido will
> have a hard time sinking his toothies into them at a full gallop.

  Yes, if the beast sees you from a distance and races after you.  I've
had several experiences with dogs, none of which fell into that
scenario.  Example: You've just climbed a steep hill and you are
coasting along with feet in (on) the pedals.  You have your curb-side
foot near the ground.  Fido, `hiding' in a ditch at the edge of the
road, clamps his jaws on your ankle.  What ensues is a quick trip to the
local hospital, several stitches and a tetanus booster.
Lesson:  Keep you curbside foot raised when coasting.

In short I know of NO defense against the ever lurking dogs.
> 
> Once you've outrun Fido, you can stop at a phone booth, call
> the sheriff, and complain about the incident.

It often helps to try to talk to the owner.  Some animal owners
actually care.
-- 

Mike Meyer --  Phone +1 (608) 262-1157
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