Bikejoring
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Bikejoring, similar to skijoring, canicross, and dog scootering, is a sport where a dog or team of dogs pulls a cyclist. Bikejoring and dog scootering are good non snow season activities and skijoring can be done when and where there is sufficient snow. Bikejoring is sometimes used to train racing sled-dogs out of season. Although any breed of dog can be used, Siberian Huskies, Samoyeds, Malamutes, Alaskan Huskies, and Pointers are probably the most popular breeds for bikejoring. Bikejoring and dog-scootering are very beneficial to the health and fitness of dogs.
The dog or dogs are fitted with x-back harnesses or other types suitable for pulling and running in. The harnesses are normally attached to a bungee towline, which clips to the front of the bicycle. Many bikejorers use bayonets or plastic pipes to suspend the towline above the front wheel, and to prevent it from tangling between the wheel and forks. Bikejoring can be fun but has its dangers. An easier alternative, especially for use in built up areas, is to attach a dog to the side of a bicycle using a number of designed dog-bicycle attachments. Scooters are often used instead of bicycles, as they are easier to dismount if the dogs decide to give chase to an animal.
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