tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916447777056971449.post6598814464389244672..comments2024-03-06T05:17:56.336-05:00Comments on Biking for Birds: Dec 8 (Day 342) - Motivational low compounded by rain, wind, and dogs dogs dogsDorian Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12770246226295859548noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916447777056971449.post-51963613697818492682014-12-10T09:38:25.958-05:002014-12-10T09:38:25.958-05:00Dorian,
I ride in Texas and many of my rides inclu...Dorian,<br />I ride in Texas and many of my rides include being chased by as many as 30 dogs. A particular nasty Doberman who trailed a 6ft. leash every time I saw him finally met his demise beneath a pickup truck mere feet from my left foot as he was lunging for some cyclist appetizer. I used to try outrunning them, but since I'm not a speed demon it wasn't much use. It just seemed to encourage the game. I've had owners come out to the road to see what their dogs were barking at and actually talked to them, but on the next ride their dogs were still chasing this slow cyclist. I started carrying ammonia filled spray bottles, then high powered pepper spray and used it often. It just makes them shake their head. Occasionally they slow down, but I've never seen a dog stop in it's tracks when hit. <br />They are just too jacked up on adrenaline for it to be immediately effective. I told a friend that if you ask a dog it's name 10 times while being chased, they will stop cause they just hate telling people their names. In reality it takes about 10 questions to a dog while on a bike to pass out of it's territorial road boundary. But because I get jacked up on adrenaline when I'm chased, I continue to ask them their names and not a SINGLE dog has ever told me the truth. Be aware that a tripod leg may be a great substitute for a stick and dogs may indeed try to grab it to play "Kill the Cyclist". There is NO good solution to "The Dog Problem" as long as they are kept by people who don't care, either for their dogs or for us. What I've found is that when you do a route routinely you know where to expect the dogs and indeed, get to know their limits and tactics. But when you're traveling through new territory it's the SURPRISE attacks that take their toll on your nerves. The worst are the dogs that get in front of you. They are the worst danger in my opinion. One of my normal routes includes a routine chase by a pack of 10-15 dogs and THAT can get pretty hairy...again cause so many get in front of you and increase the danger of being felled. And then there's the killer Dachshunds, who I believe would rip the flesh from your bones if only they could reach the pedals.<br />Hang in there.<br />Feral CyclistAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916447777056971449.post-81999673625815483072014-12-09T20:37:05.138-05:002014-12-09T20:37:05.138-05:00great
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Hang in there my friend, I am sure thi...Hi Dorian,<br /><br />Hang in there my friend, I am sure things will be looking up soon! I was birding Plum Island yesterday with a friend who also follows you and we were talking about what an inspiration you are to us. There have been days this year when I had trouble getting my butt out of bed to go birding, and I have had the luxury of not having to bike in bad weather to get in position for the next bird like you have done. Your quest has inspired me since the first time you mentioned it to me last year and I and many others have vicariously lived your quest with you, so we feel for you on the down days and soar with you on the good ones! <br /><br />By the way, I am sorry I missed the matching donor, but in honor of that, and in honor of you surpassing 600 birds for the year, I am hereby doubling my support to $2 a bird for the entire year. It is a small price to pay not only for the entertainment, but also the education you have provided in your blog on new birds I am unfamiliar with, where to go, when to go and the decision making process on how to maximize the return on your efforts.<br /><br />Jim Guion - Arlington, MAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916447777056971449.post-15837655423229107772014-12-08T22:43:09.181-05:002014-12-08T22:43:09.181-05:00Awesome interview, Dorian! Get more sleep! Most ...Awesome interview, Dorian! Get more sleep! Most people can't even survive on 6 hours working an office job! -DaveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916447777056971449.post-2869475158966665272014-12-08T21:42:46.303-05:002014-12-08T21:42:46.303-05:00Hi Dorian,
It's okay to just take a day and ju...Hi Dorian,<br />It's okay to just take a day and just vegetate. A day off in the next couple of days will almost certainly pay you dividends later in the month! If you were in the tropics, I'd also wonder if you were getting enough fluids. Take a break! Good luck!Madelinenoreply@blogger.com