A little nervous...

[WindingRoad]

We should go ride together soon. I think this whole experience will take some time to deal with so be patient with yourself. This is a form of post traumatic stress afterall.

[Roadtrip]

If I were a little closer I'd gladly be your wingman on your scary roads. We still need to figure out logistics on meeting part way. Looking forward to seeing your battle scars

Shannon

[owlice]

Catrin, I don't remember now, but did you report the dog? The owners should be covering your expenses for this; their homeowner's insurance will likely cover it.

You might want to consider that as you continue to ride, you get leaner, so are less tasty -- no fat for flavor!

[Catrin]

WindingRoad I think that would be great Tonight I am going to drive my bike up to a good place on my country roads and get in 25 miles or so. They have all of the roads in my apartment complex torn up for resurfacing and I am just not going to risk my bike tires on all of that. I do not get off work until 6 so I can't go on the shop ride.

Road Trip - we still need to meet at Yellow Springs and explore that trail to our hearts content

Owlice - I did make a police report, the problem is I was unable to give them enough information to find the owner. I was so focused on getting away from the dog that I didn't stop until I got back to my car and then drove to the police station. I figured if the dog was using me as a chew toy while I was actually riding that it probably wouldn't stop if I stopped the bike...

[sundial]

Tonight I am going to drive my bike up to a good place on my country roads and get in 25 miles or so...

I think that's a wise decision to park and ride. That will give you a chance to experience another part of the road that will be critter free. I think more cyclists should adopt this strategy to avoid encounters on questionable roads.

[limewave]

DH makes fun of me, but I often wear an emergency whistle, actually, ALWAYS wear an emergency whistle when I mountain bike or ride dirt roads. I just keep it clipped to my camelbak where its easy to get too. It's clipped on the chest strap so I can use it easily.

[sundial]

DH makes fun of me, but I often wear an emergency whistle, actually, ALWAYS wear an emergency whistle when I mountain bike or ride dirt roads.

Me too! I have one of those really loud storm whistles attached to my CamelBak along with a folding knife and my Spot gizmo. And I recently ditched the mini compass/temp thingy. My CamelBak is starting to resemble a flyfishing vest.