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recommended types of pepper spray on bike rides.
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Nice! And I like lemon in my water. Thanx for a good tip! Daeemmm... |
grog m wrote:I agree with Tom. Almost sounds like one incident ruffled your feathers and scared you pretty good and now you are on the war path looking for trouble. The next dog that smells in your direction will probably get peppered in the face and I guarantee that the owner will be quite enraged. This will probably give you a smug, entitled, grin on your face and you will take the case to court and get a dog killed. As Randy said, just stop if the dog is chasing you. If it continues to harass you, be like a human and beat it with your fists and feet. There is a reason dogs were domesticated by humans.I have to agree with this. I have over the years and still do ride alot, sometimes for fitness, other times to commute, and I have only had a few dog encounters. While they are a nuisance, I've NEVER thought they were serious enough to feel I needed to defend myself. You could find another route to ride. Also, I suspect the dog is the product of a particular owner, so perhaps a conversation would be a better approach. If they blow you off, let them know that if he or she continues to let the dog(s) be aggressive, and they attack you again, they will be hearing from your lawyer. That's the great thing about lawyers--you can merely brandish them, not even use them, and people will reconsider their behavior. You are not the one at fault here, but your intended plan makes you seem like something of a hair trigger ready to go off. If you believe you have an absolute right to pepper spray a dog or a person, you may be part of the problem. |
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Save the spray for the dog owners. In general there are not bad dogs, just bad owners. |
Robbie Mackley wrote:Simple solution: RIDE FASTER!A greyhound can run about 40 MPH. However, a sailfish can go 68 MPH, almost as fast as a cheetah. So, if you are riding in the ocean, there is no way you will out ride a sailfish. It has a sword bill too, which if it puts it in your spokes, you are going down. |
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Having been bitten while riding I endorse the Kimber pepper spray gun. Normal pepper spray is easily dodged by dogs. If a dog is loose and chasing you then you have the right to assume he will bite and you have the right to defend yourself. After having my finger literally bitten in two I don't think I or anybody else needs to assume that any dog is going to do less than harm me. If the owner is inconsiderate enough to let his or her dog chase me then that's too bad for he or she and their dog. I wouldn't carry a handgun as your chance of hitting the dog while riding is slim and you might hit somebody besides the dog. Just my 2 cents |
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Rather than pepper spray I recommend carrying a couple of jalapenos (or serranos if you are concerned with the weight); they fit easily in the small pockets of your bike shorts and you can munch on them easily whenever you feel a little slow. Will definitely increase your heart rate and they are a great source of vitamin C. |
Robbie Mackley wrote:Simple solution:RIDE FASTER!Pedal those tiny legs as fast as you can Eleanor you'll avoid lots of trouble.  M Sprague wrote: A greyhound can run about 40 MPH. However, a sailfish can go 68 MPH, almost as fast as a cheetah. So, if you are riding in the ocean, there is no way you will out ride a sailfish. It has a sword bill too, which if it puts it in your spokes, you are going down.Ahahahaha! Avoid riding the beach during the sailfish migrations. I am a dog owner/ bike rider that frequents the urban trail systems. I must say that if you don't announce your presence with a shout or a bell as you approach other trail users, you're equally to blame for startling the dog. |
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The best pepper spray that you can buy is Fox Labs |
Jon Zucco wrote: I'm truly sorry that happened to you. That sucks. Molestation is not a joke.1) Don't be 2) Oh yeah it is, when Elanor is making one about it. Troll. An afterthought: Do goats repel trolls as well as 'jesus stickers repel cops?' Cause I don't see that thread anymore. Hehh. WONDER HOW THAT HAPPENED?!?!? |
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Typical knee-jerk reaction from the spandex crowd... |
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Consider riding faster...Into the homeless clothesline waiting for you under all the bridges in Boulder..That way they can claim their booty, the dog can eat, and we'll all be better off without someone taking up lanes on the highway! |
Robbie Mackley wrote:Simple solution: RIDE FASTER!Best response yet! I've been a professional bike messenger in Boulder and Denver for the past 6 years and I've only had about 2 dog encounters.. First was riding in my neighborhood when a small-ish dog gave chase, it was actually kinda amusing at first, then he tried to nip at my heels as I was peddling so I just motored down and blew by him.. Could not stop laughing! The other time was a bit more serious. While attempting a process serve in one of the most expensive neighborhoods in Boulder, the lady answered the door, shut it immediately, and then re-opens the door just to let her dogs attack me.. Didn't have any pepper spray back then. just a swift drop kick to the pit bulls face worked fine.. I carry pepper spray and a U-lock now, but I probably would only use those on people.. Its not the dogs fault its owners are retarded. And by the way... Has anyone here actually ever been pepper sprayed? |
doug rouse wrote:Consider riding faster...Into the homeless clothesline waiting for you under all the bridges in Boulder..That way they can claim their booty, the dog can eat, and we'll all be better off without someone taking up lanes on the highway!Lol!! Right you are sir! |
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One thing you forgot Doug, all the homeless in Boulder already have a Bike, a dog, a trust fund, a bank account, 3 free meals,a MMJ card, free clothes form Patagonia, ect... ect... |
