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Dogs

Sustrans stresses shared use paths are for all after Taff Trail dog incident makes news (+ video)

Cyclists, dog owners, and pedestrians reminded of their responsibilities… and Sustrans calls for safer routes too

How Fast Can A Dog Run?

I'm tired of being chased by dogs. I've never been caught by one, but after yesterday's chase I started wondering just how fast a dog can run, and for how long they can keep going? I know how fast a cheetah runs and for how long, but I haven't been chased by one of them yet. I would feel better knowing the facts, and therefore how long I should expect to keep pedaling.

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Getting an insurance claim properly settled

Hi Honourable Cyclists

Me is well peed off!

I went out for a lunch time 30 way back on 16 February. A good day, if cold. Had me longs on and a hi viz jacket on. What could go wrong?

On a public road, up by some Roman ruins in Silchester, a stupid dog launched itself at me, bringing me down heavily. It cost me 5 stitches in my eyebrow, damaged my helmet, ripped my gloves, lacerated my skin, destroyed the knee of my De Marchi longs, tore my jacket and worse - dented my lovely aluminium Trek 2200!!

Ben Swift's biggest fans

Spotted this pair of four-legged fans at the Tour of Britain finale in London.

They belong to none other than Ben Swift, and if they look pretty pleased with themselves, it's probably because they got some extra-nice treats to help celebrate their master's Stage 7 win in Yeovil the previous day.