dogmad riley 1,343 Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 My pup would chew on my others ears none stop if I had em both in the same hand lol..as said there of the lead most the time.pup be steady next to the bike it a week or to I should hope..lol They soon steady up after a couple of trips Quote Link to post
roybo 2,873 Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 I bought this works a treat and frees up both hands still ended up doing about 90 when the dog wanted to cross in front of the bike to say hi to a little westie he don't like but a bit of braking soon bought him in line Big spring in the bar to absorb the bulk of any sudden dive That's the one I have...there's a lot of stretch in the bungy though,keep expecting it to go twang and whip him across the arse lolIt's great though not having to pedal for 7 miles lol 1 Quote Link to post
D Lloyd 2,790 Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 I bought this works a treat and frees up both hands still ended up doing about 90 when the dog wanted to cross in front of the bike to say hi to a little westie he don't like but a bit of braking soon bought him in line Big spring in the bar to absorb the bulk of any sudden dive That's the one I have...there's a lot of stretch in the bungy though,keep expecting it to go twang and whip him across the arse lolIt's great though not having to pedal for 7 miles lol fuk roy i now you wanted to put wait on ciryl but that jest to much mate whats you dont stub you toes in them fekin flip flops 1 Quote Link to post
shaaark 10,729 Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Haha, interesting topic for me, as I've been riding with whippets, lurchers, staghounds since the late 80's. Even used to skateboard with 2 of them at once, that was fun, lol. Definitely got scabbed up a few times. I use a harness on the pullers (from sled huskies) ....but most get it after a while and stop pulling too hard. But, the dogs absolutely love it....I just touch my bike, and they light right up with joy. I think it's almost as good/fun as chasing quarry for them. In town, always on a lead, and in the bush, off lead 100% of the time, they just love single track....if you want a small example of how much they love it, check out this video...I just shared it with Dan on here last week to give him an idea of what we've been up to for years....sadly this video shows a bro that recently passed away but the footage is absolutely incredible and you'll love the whippet. (RIP Kelly McGarry) Great that . Yep, those whippets are too fragile to run over rough ground though! lol Quote Link to post
low plains drifter 10,463 Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 2 dogs for show, 3 for a pro lol Quote Link to post
low plains drifter 10,463 Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 When i run my dog side of bike i get some right looks on my estate i got a hint of lady other day cant you walk poor dog rather than runnin side bike nowt as funny as folk is there lol Last year I had the same of a old dear with the fatist lab you have seen...lol.. Thick as mince, you gotta love em lol Quote Link to post
Hamish.J.Cronan 13 Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Haha, interesting topic for me, as I've been riding with whippets, lurchers, staghounds since the late 80's. Even used to skateboard with 2 of them at once, that was fun, lol. Definitely got scabbed up a few times. I use a harness on the pullers (from sled huskies) ....but most get it after a while and stop pulling too hard. But, the dogs absolutely love it....I just touch my bike, and they light right up with joy. I think it's almost as good/fun as chasing quarry for them. In town, always on a lead, and in the bush, off lead 100% of the time, they just love single track....if you want a small example of how much they love it, check out this video...I just shared it with Dan on here last week to give him an idea of what we've been up to for years....sadly this video shows a bro that recently passed away but the footage is absolutely incredible and you'll love the whippet. (RIP Kelly McGarry) Great that . Yep, those whippets are too fragile to run over rough ground though! lol amazing watching the dog move over those jumps and keeping up so close, dread to think of them getting tangled up tho, it was bad enough when mine decided to run right into the side of me in the park at 5mph... Quote Link to post
tb25 4,627 Posted March 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 I dident see the vid..bloddy fantastic that. Quote Link to post
Rob Boux 64 Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Thought you guys might like that vid....as for riding, I think a good way to practice is to first learn how to ride a bike with one hand (and have that hand on the rear brake). Once you master that, then hold the lead with the other hand. Way safer than tying the dogs to the bike and you can bail off quick too. Also, keep the seat lower. Just my 2 cents from someone that's been doing this for almost 30yrs...plus if you start when they are pups, they won't have the power to pull you over and will learn how to handle themselves appropriately....all my dogs got it pretty quickly. Whippets...lol, people underestimate them....maybe they have thin skin, but they'll do pretty much anything and are tougher than they look. Mine was a little nuts, but survived being run over by a car twice, tangled with a bighorn sheep ram, an elk with full rack, a black bear with cubs, and a pack of coyotes....had to sew him up a few times that was it... Quote Link to post
bird 9,872 Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Haha, interesting topic for me, as I've been riding with whippets, lurchers, staghounds since the late 80's. Even used to skateboard with 2 of them at once, that was fun, lol. Definitely got scabbed up a few times. I use a harness on the pullers (from sled huskies) ....but most get it after a while and stop pulling too hard. But, the dogs absolutely love it....I just touch my bike, and they light right up with joy. I think it's almost as good/fun as chasing quarry for them. In town, always on a lead, and in the bush, off lead 100% of the time, they just love single track....if you want a small example of how much they love it, check out this video...I just shared it with Dan on here last week to give him an idea of what we've been up to for years....sadly this video shows a bro that recently passed away but the footage is absolutely incredible and you'll love the whippet. (RIP Kelly McGarry) Great that . Yep, those whippets are too fragile to run over rough ground though! lol brill little dog, always liked whippets , real shock that the lad died of heart attack only 33, more so when he was fit like that. was like when Bruce Lee died another very fit man gone early Quote Link to post
billhardy 2,342 Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 That walker the ones a use jaz pulls me 2 mile with out even a peddle winds ur up and more than once she grabbed me across the thigh just a gentle squeeze she fires up when in work shepherd trait lol .atb bunnys Quote Link to post
terryd 8,410 Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 great video that the whole family just watched it bit of tear jerker to be honest sad indeed Quote Link to post
haymin 2,465 Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Dodgie with two dogs to say the least for first few mile ..getting ready to out do gaz on his summer rides out....https://youtu.be/5-D7qUXM-k4 just put 2 and2 together ffs never realised I was your friend on face book ???? 1 Quote Link to post
boyo 1,398 Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 I take all 4 of mine at same time but have them all on one side on two double leads. Had a few harey moments usually at beginning when one of em decide to stop for a shit!! Mixed journey of roads lanes & tracks so they get time on & off leads. Atb Quote Link to post
arcticgun 4,548 Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Quick ten mins loose in field before getting jogged on the bike otherwise it's a trip over the handlebars lol been there a few times never let go of the leash lmao Great exercise once they used too it I like too finish by couple mile free running for them up n down gears Quote Link to post
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