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We all have heard the Stories!  Some of us have even lived them! Brutus 

Lays in wait, and right at the very moment when you start up that long hill,

out he comes, toe nails scraping the pavement, as he charges for your tasty

leg. What do you do? The article below outlines some suggestions

 from the League of American Bicyclists.

1. Priorities
   • Make sure that you do not hit the dog; you will fall and you might kill the dog
   • Stay in control of the bike; if you panic then you might lose control and fall
   • Try to not hurt yourself or the dog; you are just riding and he is just being a dog

    

2. Non-aggressive approach
   • Continue pedaling and ride past the dog; he is protecting his territory and should stop
   • Remember that some dogs bark and chase for fun with no intention of attacking
   • The faster you and your feet are moving, the less likely you are of being bitten

    

3. Aggressive approach
   • Yelling at the dog will usually startle the dog enough to get him to disengage
   • Spray water from your waterbottle into his face; he'll get a drink and back off
   • Physical violence and pepper spray should only be used in extreme cases

    

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