As a cyclist shouldn't you know better than to be riding on a path in the first place

​surely you would be aware of your surroundings while cycling so would see the dog on the side of the path as you approach. this would cause you to slow down as any dog (much like a child) could make any kind of sudden movements so there would be a chance of it jumping in front of u whether on a lead of some kind or not. that slowing down would mean you would then see the lead on approach and take whatever action needed.

dnt get me wrong, as a dog owner i always make sure the dog is close to me when theres any cyclists around and that she cant get in anyones way, but to blame these leads for you nearly causing accidents is wrong-it is the owner's fault if they don't make sure the dog is out the way, not the lead's. and it is your fault if you don't slow down enough when approaching people to make sure you can see any hazards/stop in time.

They not only want all the road with the right to ride 4 deep, they also want the paths now and by the sounds of things they want dogs banning from using the paths. Next thing they'll want pedestrians banning from using pavements

cyclists are so sensitive

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If you have a rat on a string, please buy one.
As a cyclist, I'm sick and tired of close calls caused by idiot dog owners standing on one side of a path chatting while Fido is on the other side connected by an almost invisible string.
If I hit one at speed. it isn't going to be good for me but it will be a terminal experience for Fido and likely result in broken bones for the dozy owner.

cyclists are so sensitive

You do realise that many paths are designated cycle routes right - including many canal towpaths and paths through parks.

When did IQ's drop so much?
I've already had to explain to one idiot that paths can legitimately be used by cyclists and now it seems that I also have to explain that not only do paths sometimes have bushes next to them but that spotting small grey dogs on a grey path in the rain at night is sometimes difficult.

I've never seen a dog lead that's "almost invisible", I also didn't say that you're not allowed on paths, I said that you shouldn't assume you own them, which you definitely do! Learn to share :laughing: Alas, there's no point arguing with somebody who has a superiority complex.

Again with the low IQ's I was referring to the post stating "As a cyclist shouldn't you know better than to be riding on a path in the first place" which wasn't yours.

"I've never seen a dog lead that's "almost invisible", " Yes, that was rather my point. Not seeing then is a problem.

You keep referring to low IQ's...another aspect in your life you're trying to compensate for perhaps? You also have poor comprehension, as I believe it's rather obvious that the leads you're referring to, I have always seen. It's only you who has a problem with them! Maybe crashing into one might knock some sense into you; doubtful, but always possible.