I was really thinking about coming out on Sat to meet yall, I had ridden once before with Bob, Phillip, Christy and Daphne but I couldnt wait til afternoon. On Jan 24, at 0925 ~18mph a dog about 2/3 size of a shepherd ran in between my front wheel and frame. I managed to seperate myself from the bike and only suffered a right shoulder AC Seperation. I need a new helmet and Doc says a couple months to recovery. Bike needs some parts but it will survive. I was getting tired of the old bike and helmet.Yall watch out for the dogs. It happened at the intersection of Butler Road and Fountain Head in Portland. I know the dogs, I've been chased by them before. I am aware of the state law, although it does little good, folks out here don't really pay attention. I have filed a police report and animal control is going to locate the owner.
Curtis Mcmahon
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That sucks Curtis. I'm so sorry that happened to you. Kudos for filing the report. Get well...prime season will be here soon.
Curtis, man that is a bummer !
I believe this incident testifies to your being FOGBEE material. Sure glad your o.k. Probably a testimony to great reflexes and being in shape as well. I doubt I'd have fared as well under similar circumstances.
Curtis, man that is a bummer !
I believe this incident testifies to your being FOGBEE material. Sure glad your o.k. Probably a testimony to great reflexes and being in shape as well. I doubt I'd have fared as well under similar circumstances.
Curtis,
Damn, I had it. Especially since I also ride alone a lot. It is a real comfort to have companions when things like this occur. One did me that way on Upper Station Camp Creek. The owner was present and assured me the dog did not bite. Their dog was usually fenced and they were chasing him donw when he hit me so I did not involve the police.
That's a little north of my usual path but I've had my share of dog miseries in Portland. It had gotten better after two separate kid maulings but apparently has regressed to the mean.
An AC separation usually does not keep you off the bike but a couple of weeks but is sore for about six. In the meantime, come join us at Big Looy's
Bruce
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