Originally posted by Irulan
My only problem with hikers is off leash dogs running up to my bike or not getting out of the way....
OOOOhhh those dogs off leash Those owners make me so mad! I love dogs. I really do. But hikers with unleashed dogs are really inconsiderate! Alot of times I can see the hikers and dogs farrrrr away. I see them. They have to be able to see me. The polite thing for them to do is to call their dog and leash him or at least hold his collar as we pass. I never know if the dog is going to snap at me or chase me or get caught under my wheel. It's very frustrating!

And as far as horses go, unfortunately there are some cyclists who do not yield to the horses and give us a bad reputation. When I encounter horses, I ask the rider what he wants me to do. Some ask me to dismount, others tell me to just ride by slowly. But because of the bad reputation "we" have, some horsemen are less than cordial... even when I throw in a healthy helping of "good morning's" and "thank you's"