Bicycle Tutor

Just a thought, and I was wandering if there were any other fellow cyclists that walk their pooch while riding? I have a Black Lab that needs ALOT of exercising so we go together on casual bike rides. She loves and within the past week has learned to stay on my right side and paces the same speed. Using my right hand and a retractable leash it is not too bad but I need an idea that I can keep both hands on the Handle Bars. To be honest we started out on the Schwinn Meridian, but moved up to the 15speed. No accidents yet lol.

I tried this for a while, and man, it was great. Until my lab got spooked, made me crash, and got into a dogfight all while I was trying to unclip. I don't do it anymore. Just my two cents.

The bike I usually ride while walking is a 3-wheel adult trike, so It gives me more balance. As for the 2wheeler it is a Mt. Fury by Roadmaster. If I wreck it no big loss lol. My dog is pretty smart and avoids other dogs. As far as wanting to go her own way she doesn't do that to much as long as I keep talking to her, i.e. "Come on girl" or "Good girl" or in case of a fast stop from an motorist too busy on their cellphone to noticed stop signs "S-T-O-P!" lol. I did see a neat device that is fastened on the seat post called a walky-dog. Not sure if I want to spend 39.99 on something that I couldn't find any reviews on. So I do thank you and anyone for any advise.
Bill