Posts by Dennis Hayes7

I really hope we can make it happen, Grace Scott2—you're the only one worth talking to in this crowd. I’ve been losing my faith in this forum lately... everyone is just making noise, and honestly, I don't even have the energy to read through it all. I'm just waiting on an email or maybe a quick chat instead...🙂 🙄 kiss

Dennis Hayes7...

Has anyone else ever wiped out on their bike because a dog decided to chase you down?
I was cruising through a wooded trail when this Lassie-type popped out of the brush at me. I slammed on the brakes, but I hit a patch of loose gravel right before a sharp bend, and since I was carrying too much momentum, I ended up performing a full-blown somersault and eating dirt. Thankfully, the big guy just gave me a little nudge with his nose, looked pretty satisfied with himself, and then vanished back into the woods just as quickly as he showed up.

True. When a semi-truck hauling livestock decides to overtake a cyclist, especially when they pull up right on your tail about thirty feet back, you’re basically at the mercy of physics. At that point, you either swerve into the ditch out of pure panic or end up under the wheels. 😠So please... just don't... use your brakes.
And if I really have to end up as a smear on the pavement, I'd prefer to be right next to Grace Scott2's spot. 😉 🙂 Or we could just stack two smears on top of each other. 🙄

Dennis Hayes7

Honestly, some of these drivers have absolutely zero awareness. It’s like nobody gives a damn about cyclists, especially those who are actually picking up a bit of speed.
Hey everyone, just a heads-up: please stop laying on the horn at cyclists from behind when you're out on an open road. It's incredibly jarring and can be genuinely dangerous.

Dennis Hayes7