imstarvin Posted September 18, 2010 Report Share Posted September 18, 2010 Mishka is the nearly perfect companion for cycling. Only problem is when she puts her ass down on the road for a poo without warning, I'll have to get a rear mirror Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
combats2001 Posted September 18, 2010 Report Share Posted September 18, 2010 Ah thats so cool, i'll have to get a bike / dog lead when Suki is big enough much easier than walking all that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renniwano Posted September 18, 2010 Report Share Posted September 18, 2010 I just wondered with regards riding on the roads with dog in tow... we have some lovely back roads down our way *we're in the fens so it's lovely and flat too* - but what is the law on riding with your dog?? I have heard heaps of different stories on this.. and short of emailing the police the highway code would state it's against the law as it is something additional to your bike ?? Ok.. any help would be appreciated on this one.. as would love a walkydog for Neo.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted September 18, 2010 Report Share Posted September 18, 2010 I have just checked DirectGov. org there is nothing to say it is illegal to cycle with your dog. However as some people cycle on the PATH with their dog cycling on the pathway IS illegal. also if it is a public right of way such as a bridle path. . . no problem. I ride with Darwin attatched to a walkydog. I've been on the road and gone past police cars and PCSO's on their bikes and had nothing but smiles and waves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted September 18, 2010 Report Share Posted September 18, 2010 nice one andy added to rep Diane - what a great pic!!! And great to see her wearing a high vis vest as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCouture Posted September 18, 2010 Report Share Posted September 18, 2010 awesome pic wish i could to do that with embry but he's distracted by everything, i don't think it would end well +1 andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rose Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 awesome pic wish i could to do that with embry but he's distracted by everything, i don't think it would end well +1 andy Jennet you make me laugh, you are funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jill.valentine Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 Great pic!! I want to ask you what do you think of that "bike lead". I have been thinking of buying one (since my Jill tends to pull like crazy and go as fast as she can when we go for a bike and only my boyfriend is brave enough to bike with her) and I would want an honest opinion. Is it safe even if the dog pulls very much?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 Do you mean the one in the pic? I think it's good - it keeps the dog away from the bike but close enough to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jill.valentine Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 Do you mean the one in the pic? I think it's good - it keeps the dog away from the bike but close enough to you Yes, I mean the one in the pic. So, it is not dangerous? I would love to bike with Jill, but using the normal leash doesn't make me feel safe at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 do you mean the leash at the front of the bike? Either one is ok, if at the front, you need to make sure you've got an antenna so the lead doesn't wrap around the wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jill.valentine Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 do you mean the leash at the front of the bike? Either one is ok, if at the front, you need to make sure you've got an antenna so the lead doesn't wrap around the wheel Actually we simply hold the normal leash (the one we use for normal walks) in the hand when cycling with her. This way it is extremely dangerous because if she runs super fast and pulls, she pulls you and not the bike and you can easily fall. This is way I asked if the kind of leash used in the picture is safe. I am really tempted to try it! Oh, and sorry for my poor English! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 your English is fine hun Holding a leash is probably not a great idea as you said - the walky dog attachment is good - basically something that extends away from the bike so that the leash doesn't tangle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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