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After reading “A man flees and a dog chases him, a man advances and a dog retreats”, I laughed so much that the people next to me looked weird. I quickly closed the book and opened the exercises to do the exercises. About ten seconds later, I remembered this scene again and hurriedly leaned on the table to hold back my laughter, but I still laughed out loud. In the end I couldn’t bear it anymore, so I ran outside to a small park where no one was around, and laughed for a long time before I regained my composure.
——Sion
This article is excerpted from “Cycling Guide: 52 Lessons Taught by Cycling School” written by Xie Zhengkuan, the principal of the cycling school. This article is only for experience sharing.
The most common emergency situation that many cyclists encounter when riding a bicycle is “being chased and barked by a dog.” Dogs in the mountains and forests, or big dogs and small dogs in the city, are sometimes not very friendly. When they see a cyclist, they usually bark loudly and advance step by step, frightening them at a loss. The principal, who has been driving for many years and has been chased by vicious dogs, is now going to teach fellow cyclists who have been “severely harmed by dogs” how to treat dogs.
Self-defense techniques when chased by a dog
“Dogs are man’s best friend.” Their loyalty, cuteness, and popularity are deeply rooted in people’s hearts. Dogs can be well-behaved and obedient after training, but some of the wild dogs on the roadside may have been injured, abused, or have been imprisoned for a long time and are hostile to humans. These dogs, as well as female dogs that have just given birth to puppies, All are aggressive and very dangerous. Therefore, when riding, everyone must be careful when facing these “time bombs” of dogs on the roadside. Don’t be so naive as to think that if you don’t offend the dog, the dog won’t offend you. You still have to be vigilant when you see the dogs.
Learn about the characteristics of wild dogs
In addition to the above-mentioned “mentally unsound” wild dogs, dogs usually have their own sphere of influence. If they invade their territory, they will bark loudly to warn us that we have invaded their territory, or even attack. Don’t be afraid or angry at this time, as long as you leave their sphere of influence as soon as possible, they will no longer roar and chase.
make a threatening sound
If you are being closely chased by one or two dogs, you can make a “shush” sound to divert their attention, because dogs are highly alert and sensitive to sounds. As long as they make a sound, they will If their attention is diverted, they will no longer follow.
Don’t be afraid of dogs, get off the car and push for it
If you encounter a group of dogs, even if you feel uneasy, you should not show fear, because dogs will “fear good and fear evil”. When they sense that you are guilty or scared, they will think you are good. Bullying people will then launch more violent attacks, so be sure to stay calm and don’t be afraid. You can get out of the car and use a push cart to move forward. Remember that “when a person runs away, a dog chases him; when a person advances, a dog retreats”. As long as you stop the car and take the initiative to chase the dog with the car, the dog will be frightened so much that it will tuck its tail and run away, and will no longer chase and bark.
Bicycle as a weapon
Usually just stopping the car suddenly will scare the vicious dog away. But what if the dog still isn’t scared away? In fact, the best weapon for unarmed “knights” to fight against vicious dogs is our mounts – iron horse bicycles. Use the rear wheel to bump into vicious dogs to let them know that you are not easy to mess with. If you are surrounded by a group of vicious dogs, you can use a bicycle to isolate them and drag them around in a circle. It is best to bump into one of the dogs and make it say ” “Ouch” begging for mercy, and at the same time loudly intimidating them, they can gradually disperse. However, our main purpose is to drive them away and protect ourselves, not to use drastic methods to harm the animals!
POINT! A little reminder from the principal
If you are accidentally bitten by a dog, go to the hospital as soon as possible to apply medicine or a tetanus shot.
In addition to encountering active attacks by vicious dogs, cyclists often encounter dogs that appear on the road and suddenly run into the middle of the road. People are unable to react and directly hit the dog. Even if the situation is very urgent, they must remain alert. Stay calm, don’t turn the handlebars randomly, and definitely don’t brake in an emergency. If you unfortunately crash, be sure not to let go, otherwise your palms and face will hit the ground, causing bruises or even fractures.
If the dog suddenly appears, or if there is an obstacle in the middle of the road and there is no time to dodge, it is best to quickly move the buttocks back, use the handlebars or pedals to touch the ground to protect the body, and use “slip” instead of “forward roll” because forward roll There is a danger of landing “head” first. In fact, as long as you maintain the principle of “don’t let go” when you fall, basically, even if you are injured, it will not be too serious.
Differences in falling methods between bicycles and motorcycles
Bicycle: When you fall off the bicycle, you should hold on to the handlebars tightly and do not let go. Because the center of gravity of the bicycle is high, it is easy for people to roll over and land head first when letting go. You should use the handlebars and pedals to protect yourself.
Motorcycles: When you crash, you should let go and leave the car body to avoid being crushed or dragged by the motorcycle. Moreover, the motorcycle has a lower center of gravity, so there is less of a problem of landing head first.
Tips for keeping dogs safe
Carry a dog beating stick with you in your car
Some people carry “dog beating sticks” in their cars because they are afraid of being attacked by dogs. This is also a good prevention method, but the purpose is to scare the dog rather than beat it. Pay attention when swinging, because you have to hold the handlebar with one hand and use the other hand to counterattack, so be careful not to lose your balance and fall. Foreigners usually use water from a kettle to spray dogs, which is also a method. It is a good choice to use a small section of fishing rod as a “dog stick” for personal defense.
Wear turn-up white socks
Cycling road races once stipulated that athletes must wear white socks before competing, because when it is dark, white socks have a reflective effect and can have an eye-catching effect, thus protecting the athletes. But usually the special socks for cycling are short socks. If you wear long white socks, you will be looked at as a joke by the athletes, so the principal tried to fold the long white socks in half to add a layer of thickness. It has an extra layer of protection. When I was chased and bitten by a female dog, it only bit the outer layer of the sock, so no harm was done.
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