I hit a dog...

[nikkoblu2]

That just stinks! Sorry to hear about the accident...and moreso that it happened because of someone else being irresponsible...but, glad to hear you're basically ok. How did the dog do? I hope he's ok too. After all, it's not the dogs fault...it's his dumbass owner for letting him run offlead in an area that cyclists frequent.

Just wanted to say I'm glad you're ok.

[abejita]

LOL! That is the first thing I asked too...'how is the dog?' He seemed to be fine. He didn't yelp (but neither did I :-) and he was running around like he was ok. I hope that they bring him to the vet to get checked out.

I'll keep an eye on my elbow. I really don't think anything is broken, though. I pressed all over the bones on my elbow last night and nothing hurts and it doesn't hurt to move it or anything.

[abejita]

So I went to my chiropractor, who I love and see more than any other dr. He was concerned about my neck and elbow so he took some xrays and everything looks ok so far. He said if the swelling doesn't go down substantially by next week to go back in for another xray.

All and all, not nearly as bad as I thought my first crash would be. The cyclist who stopped said it was spectacular ;-)

[warneral]

gee whiz! that must have been scary!

[TsPoet]

That just stinks! Sorry to hear about the accident...and moreso that it happened because of someone else being irresponsible...
Just wanted to say I'm glad you're ok.

Was this on a MUT? The posted speed on many MUTs is 10 mph, some go as high as 15 mph. Riding faster than that, IMHO is irresponsible.
I'm glad all are OK. But, trails are public space we cyclists (and we dog walkers) all need to be responsible on them and live together.

[abejita]

Was this on a MUT? The posted speed on many MUTs is 10 mph, some go as high as 15 mph. Riding faster than that, IMHO is irresponsible.
I'm glad all are OK. But, trails are public space we cyclists (and we dog walkers) all need to be responsible on them and live together.

I totally, totally agree with you! The lake has a wide shared path on the north and south end and actual roadways on the east and the west sides. I was on the road and the guy was in the grassy area next to it.

I am always am careful when there are walkers on the path (it is a really nice 15ft wide path) I slow down and call out when I am passing. I hate when cyclist weave through walkers or pass to close and not calling out.

[Aggie_Ama]

Mary I am so glad you are mostly okay! I ride at a park with an open leash section (mountain bike) and it amazes me how clueless some dog owners are. The signs everywhere say off leash dogs MUST be under voice control but only about 50% are, the popular dogs sections I always ride slow but still have had some close calls. I am mindful but still worry about hurting myself and a dog. as a dog lover too I would be so upset for the dog that he might be hurt and has such an irresponsible owner.

[sundial]

Abejita, glad your spill wasn't worse! That dog owner should get a newspaper, roll it up, and swat himself on the head. What a dope! Not only did he put his dog's life in danger but yours as well.

[Loraura]

I know it is too late now, but for anyone else who is in a similar situation you ABSOLUTELY need to get their name, address, Driver's License number, and CALL THE POLICE.

They are responsible for their dogs causing an accident. That man owes you medical bills, medical supplies, clothing, time lost from work, and bike repair/replacement.

If it were me, I would seriously go back there at the same time of day to try to find him.

I would still report it. You have a description of the man and his dogs. if this happens to someone else, it may help that you filed a reoprt, showing a pattern of neglicence on the dog owner's part.

[abejita]

I know I really should have...I also shouldn't have ridden home, but I wasn't thinking super clearly. I ended up going to my pcp the day after because I was still dizzy and I realized that I didn't remember right before and immediately after the crash. I had a minor concussion in addition to everything else.

But I am on the mend now. My arm is still VERY sore and achy, but my hip is no longer swollen.

On a good note, hubs and I have been tossing around the idea of getting a trainer to ride this winter. I promised I wouldn't ride outside until my arm healed all the way, because I didn't want to hurt it more if I happened to fall. So today I ordered our new trainer and I should be riding away in our living room by wednesday!! We got a kinetic rock and roll trainer.