What you don’t see is the behind the scenes struggles of a sport like bikejoring. So here’s some ti… by @keely

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keelyWhat you don’t see is the behind the scenes struggles of a sport like bikejoring. So here’s some tips I’ve discovered to help mitigate the struggles and risk: • Strong ON BY/LEAVE IT command. McKinley LOVES to stop and smell things and pee on things. So while he loves to pull and run, he often tries to stop on the side of the trail all of a sudden. Teaching him “on by”, which is essentially a “leave it and keep running” command, has helped immensely! He’s still learning for sure, but it’s picking it up quickly. • Be comfortable on your bike before attaching a strong puller. Work on balance while riding slow. Practice stopping quickly and using your weight to help the stop not just your brakes. Speaking of, make sure you’re using BOTH brakes, not just your rear, as the front has more power. Just be sure to keep your weight back while doing so to avoid the dreaded “endo” (flipping over your bars). Another great tip is dropping your seat a bit so that you’re able to put a foot down or dismount easier. The lower seat height also drops your center of gravity providing a more stable positioning. • Teach your dog a verbal “slow down” command like EASY or WOAH. • Don’t grip the bars too tight 😉 gentle hands will stick to your bars easier, believe it or not. • Wear a helmet! Now, I’m no pro at bikejoring, but am something near a pro-adjacent on a bike. So if you’ve got questions on that side, hit me up!
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