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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Seems national, hot price

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.

​If you just simply slow down as you approach people you wouldn't have any of the self inflicted problems you seem to be ranting about.

This is great. I had this and it was really good.

If I wasn't slowing down, I would have had an accident by now.

I'm dumbfounded at the attitude to cyclists on this thread. As an occasional mountain biker and avid dog owner (2x Hungarian Viszla and a Husky/GSD cross) I am very aware of how dangerous these extending leads can be when there are cyclists about. And as righteous as some dog owners are (cyclists too for that matter) it is very important that they understand that the law has recently changed and they themselves are personally responsible if an incident does occur (assuming the cyclist is within the law) if they and/or their dog is in any way responsible for an incident. I know I might be over egging this slightly but there was a high profile incident last year and that was for an incident before the law changed to be more stringent to dog owners. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-34945382

Dog owners can blame cyclists all they like but the new legislation means the law will more likely see things the other way. In a public place a dog must be under control at all times so any incident will likely be viewed as the handlers fault, and could be very costly indeed.

So instead of bitching it would make more sense to brush up on the law and act accordingly. My advice is to not extend a lead where there could be cyclists around. I have a lead similar to this one (rated to 50kg) but no longer use it for this very reason.

FAO

oh my days, it's a thread about a cheap dog lead people! if everyone just had common sense this argument wouldn't have started.

good deal on lead but they never have large sized ones for my two dogs lol :wink:

​So why make all the fuss and portray yourself as some sort of ranting idiot?