The downpour let up enough today that I figured I would get in a ride. I went my usual route. 7 km into my ride, this growling, snapping, dog comes running full tilt up beside my bike. This is my worst nightmare! I'm terrified of dogs. I'm one of those people that dog people always say to me.... "he won't bite".....usually followed up with...."wow, he's never bitten anyone before". To make the situation worst, this dog is charging at me while im pedaling going up hill!!. I'm pretty new to road cycling, but I geared down and started spinning like a crazy woman. I crested the hill with rabid dog still chasing me. Now I got another problem, I have a busy intersection just ahead. If I slow down, the dog is going to bite me, if I keep going I might end up having a problem with a car. I ended up taking the corner wide going full tilt, fear is a wonderful thing! I've never taken a corner so fast. Rabid dog finally gave up the chase. Stupid dog has now ruined my route, as I don't want to ride that way anymore.
Anyone have some good tips to avoid getting chased, or what to do other than the obvious of pedaling like crazy when chased?