Team headstrong will enter 2014 under 2 new teams, Greenville Velo (out of Greenville, SC) and Maddog83 (out of Tucson, Az).. It has been a great 4 years of racing, companionship, and community. We have accomplished some great things, but like all things, time moves on and so will we. See below for more details......

Friday, November 30, 2012

I Always Thought I Could Out Sprint a Dog


Actually I felt a little arrogant when it came down to dogs while riding. I was sure a dog could never catch me. Yesterday I met my master, my superior. Then again I have to say that usually the dogs came from the side or from behind. This one came head on. He came at me like a bullet or even better like a cruise missile. I yell at him and he never stops. About a second later he crashes into my bike so hard that my rear wheel lifts up and  takes my bike from underneath me. I do not know how he did it because I was still moving at about 17 mph when it happened. This dog knew his homework. 

I fell on my rear end and believe me it hurts. It hurts so bad my wife was looking for a toilet seat with cushioning today. There are many nice models out there.    

So what did I learn? Never underestimate a dog. A dog can always hit you. Even when moving. 

4 comments:

emily wood said...

Ouch. I hope you recover quickly. Here's a link to a story that may redeem dogs just a little:
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/dog-stays-missing-boy-side-231002134.html

Ray Freeman said...

Joe - I'm sorry for your pain....but love this blog post. Heal fast!

joe said...

Thanks! Should be up and rolling by the end of the week.

Debi said...

I too wanted to say heal fast....but then I decide "heel" fast was more appropriate :)