Quote Originally Posted by bmccasland View Post
Rebekah,
As a former Louisiana resident, I feel your pain (I left the state a 11 months ago). The state is a 3rd world country in many ways. There is an attitude that country dogs have a right to be off leash, even if there is a leash law on the parish books.

Would suggest that you call the cops or animal control. Don't want said pup to get trained that bike riders give treats - then it'll run towards the bike expecting a treat. Too bad the pup has jerks for owners, that won't teach the dog where the property line is, or keep the dog safely inside a fence.
So you DO understand! LOL I live in Maurepas, about halfway between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. I'm seriously in the boonies as far as biking goes. We have some great roads around my area but they are curvy and people drive like speed demon animals. I'm so new that I really don't feel safe on the highways yet. It's best that I stick to neighborhoods for the time being.

The ride I'm training for is in St. Francisville. I'm so excited! This will be my first real group ride, outside of riding with my husband who is a very experienced cyclist. After only two days of fundraising, I'm halfway to my $500 goal. I might have to raise that sucker!