rob190364 2,594 Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Is it legal? as long as you have both hands on the bars? anyone had any run ins with the law through doing this? I normally cycle along quiet roads either me on the road and dog on the path, or dog running on road if there's parked cars until we get to a country lane. All I've ever had is people tell me I'm lazy for doing it (which is utterly bizarre!, what's more tiring, cycling for an hour at a reasonable pace or wobbling along with your fat arsed mongrel for 15 minutes whenever it's not raining????? people are wierd!) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
littletimmy 71 Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Is it legal? as long as you have both hands on the bars? anyone had any run ins with the law through doing this? I normally cycle along quiet roads either me on the road and dog on the path, or dog running on road if there's parked cars until we get to a country lane. All I've ever had is people tell me I'm lazy for doing it (which is utterly bizarre!, what's more tiring, cycling for an hour at a reasonable pace or wobbling along with your fat arsed mongrel for 15 minutes whenever it's not raining????? people are wierd!) Its normally fat people that call you lazy too. f**k the fat feckers. Alternatively you get the others at the other end of the scale, who think "dragging a dog a long on a bike" is cruel as there "tierd" from it. Worlds for of idiots. f**k em and crack on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ratreeper 441 Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 if it is illegal then I have even more reason to be a grumpy bugger about horses, although I wouldn't try it on a busy road it's just common sense as it's tricky to stop. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob190364 2,594 Posted November 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Is it legal? as long as you have both hands on the bars? anyone had any run ins with the law through doing this? I normally cycle along quiet roads either me on the road and dog on the path, or dog running on road if there's parked cars until we get to a country lane. All I've ever had is people tell me I'm lazy for doing it (which is utterly bizarre!, what's more tiring, cycling for an hour at a reasonable pace or wobbling along with your fat arsed mongrel for 15 minutes whenever it's not raining????? people are wierd!) Its normally fat people that call you lazy too. f**k the fat feckers. Alternatively you get the others at the other end of the scale, who think "dragging a dog a long on a bike" is cruel as there "tierd" from it. Worlds for of idiots. f**k em and crack on. you're right pal, it's amazing how many people think it's cruel for a RUNNING DOG to RUN for a few miles, and yet don't bat an eye lid when a dog is confined to a room all day long only leaving the house for 10 minutes....if it's lucky!! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob190364 2,594 Posted November 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 if it is illegal then I have even more reason to be a grumpy bugger about horses, although I wouldn't try it on a busy road it's just common sense as it's tricky to stop. I genuinely don't know if it is or not bud, I was thinking they might say you're not in full control of the bike or something? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
littletimmy 71 Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 if it is illegal then I have even more reason to be a grumpy bugger about horses, although I wouldn't try it on a busy road it's just common sense as it's tricky to stop. I genuinely don't know if it is or not bud, I was thinking they might say you're not in full control of the bike or something? Mate, dog or not im not in full control. Go hard or go home LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob190364 2,594 Posted November 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 if it is illegal then I have even more reason to be a grumpy bugger about horses, although I wouldn't try it on a busy road it's just common sense as it's tricky to stop. I genuinely don't know if it is or not bud, I was thinking they might say you're not in full control of the bike or something? Mate, dog or not im not in full control. Go hard or go home LOL I'm not! I was going round a corner (without dog) and skidded on dog shit and took all the skin off my elbow.....asian bloke stood on the corner at the time didn't flinch/laugh/ask if I needed help.....nothing Tend to be able to stay upright when running the dog though so should be OK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnasher16 31,602 Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 (edited) Why would it be illegal ...its your dog and your bike....and if you fall off its your problem If you have a completely stable dog then no problem but having tried it some years ago with a few less than reliable dogs i found it a recipe for disaster,ended up in the River Lea on one occasion !! Apparently there is now a contraption you can fit to your bike with some kind of spring that keeps your dog in check so you can keep both hands on the bars.... I did a quick search for you.......not sure if they,re any good though. http://www.dog-train...om/springer.htm Edited November 1, 2011 by gnasher16 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob190364 2,594 Posted November 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Why would it be illegal ...its your dog and your bike....and if you fall off its your problem If you have a completely stable dog then no problem but having tried it some years ago with a few less than reliable dogs i found it a recipe for disaster,ended up in the River Lea on one occasion !! Apparently there is now a contraption you can fit to your bike with some kind of spring that keeps your dog in check so you can keep both hands on the bars.... I did a quick search for you.......not sure if they,re any good though. http://www.dog-train...om/springer.htm yeah I know but you could fall under a car or cause an accident or something, that's what I was thinking they might say anyway. To be honest I've had cats run across the road and alsorts and never had a problem. She's only a small dog which helps, but I've found if you keep them on your left side and on a short lead, if they try and make a run for something you just pull the lead upwards and they're pretty easy to control. It'd be difficult on a long lead but as long as you keep it short it's pretty easy. Wouldn't fancy it with a 90lb bull cross though I must admit! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 6,879 Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 I ride down all of the roads in our area and nobody has ever said anything to me about it, i'm glad the dogs decided to ignore cats while were riding now though coz he had me off a few times when he was younger the tw@ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the fezz 44 Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 (edited) ive done it for years , passed lots of coppers , never said anythig to me , only the odd person that says , thats cruel you should not have dogs and yes they are usually on the chubby side Edited November 1, 2011 by the fezz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moll. 1,793 Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 I'm sure i read a post on here recently where someone got wrong or a warning or something from the police for cycling a dog....or was it running one alongside a car Cant remember Quote Link to post Share on other sites
samurai 178 Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Why would it be illegal ...its your dog and your bike....and if you fall off its your problem If you have a completely stable dog then no problem but having tried it some years ago with a few less than reliable dogs i found it a recipe for disaster,ended up in the River Lea on one occasion !! Apparently there is now a contraption you can fit to your bike with some kind of spring that keeps your dog in check so you can keep both hands on the bars.... I did a quick search for you.......not sure if they,re any good though. http://www.dog-train...om/springer.htm Why would it be illegal ...its your dog and your bike....and if you fall off its your problem If you have a completely stable dog then no problem but having tried it some years ago with a few less than reliable dogs i found it a recipe for disaster,ended up in the River Lea on one occasion !! Apparently there is now a contraption you can fit to your bike with some kind of spring that keeps your dog in check so you can keep both hands on the bars.... I did a quick search for you.......not sure if they,re any good though. http://www.dog-train...om/springer.htm i use this springer & run apair off whippets together on it with no problems at all, even had a cat cross in front & the dogs couldn/t get at it, it leaves you in total control of the bike, i recommend it highly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Duncan 802 Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 I ride down all of the roads in our area and nobody has ever said anything to me about it, i'm glad the dogs decided to ignore cats while were riding now though coz he had me off a few times when he was younger the tw@ PMSL!!! Been towed by the Ridgebacks on a skateboard for a laugh, and it was indeed the recipe for disaster it sounds! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 10,979 Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 if it is illegal then I have even more reason to be a grumpy bugger about horses, although I wouldn't try it on a busy road it's just common sense as it's tricky to stop. I genuinely don't know if it is or not bud, I was thinking they might say you're not in full control of the bike or something? Mate, dog or not im not in full control. Go hard or go home LOL I'm not! I was going round a corner (without dog) and skidded on dog shit and took all the skin off my elbow.....asian bloke stood on the corner at the time didn't flinch/laugh/ask if I needed help.....nothing Tend to be able to stay upright when running the dog though so should be OK ..............i never even saw it and i've pmsl.................... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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