Steve Mahovlic wrote 12/09/2018 06:37 PM bicycling distances #407161 - 12/09/2018 06:37 PM
Steve Mahovlic Webboard User Reg: 12-14-2016 Posts: 7 Loc: Offline	Merlin, our border collie, is two now and we started trail biking five months back. We started slowly, short distances at first. He has a sidecar that he rides in going to, and between, the four to seven parks. He always rides in his sidecar on the roads. When on the park trails he sets the pace, the colder the faster it seems. I prefer him out in front where he can alert me to oncoming traffic and I can see what mischief (rare) he is getting into. By breaking the route into one km up to three km segments, Merlin runs up to 15 km (10 miles) on a ride that will cover 20-30 km. While he does slow down towards the end of rides, he shows no sign of 'quitting'. My question is how far is too far? One post on another forum refers to travelling 20 miles out, then back (40 miles or ~60 km).
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Bob Scott wrote 12/09/2018 10:34 PM Re: bicycling distances [Re: Steve Mahovlic ] #407162 - 12/09/2018 10:34 PM
Bob Scott Moderator Reg: 06-14-2002 Posts: 7417 Loc: St. Louis Mo Offline	At two he's fully developed but maybe not at top condition. Gradually lengthen you distance and judge how he responds. You can also check his temp during a run.......but stop to do it. 101 -102 is normal at rest. When you think about a BC in good condition during herding duties I think 10-12 miles would be a piece of cake. A Coon hound on the hunt averages 25 miles a night. old dogs LOVE to learn new tricks
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Christina Stockinger wrote 12/10/2018 04:05 AM Re: bicycling distances [Re: Steve Mahovlic ] #407164 - 12/10/2018 04:05 AM
Christina Stockinger Webboard User Reg: 01-23-2015 Posts: 1619 Loc: Brazil, Bahia Offline	Could I train a Pitbull or the two together (both 7 years) to pull a wheelbarrow with me (70 kg) in it? Of course on a side road without traffic. I know it sounds crazy, but I'd adore this. “If you can keep your head when all around you are losing theirs, then you are a leader” – Rudyard Kipling
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Candi Campbell wrote 12/10/2018 09:37 AM Re: bicycling distances [Re: Christina Stockinger ] #407166 - 12/10/2018 09:37 AM
Candi Campbell Webboard User Reg: 03-28-2013 Posts: 1571 Loc: Offline	Quote: Christina Stockinger Could I train a Pitbull or the two together (both 7 years) to pull a wheelbarrow with me (70 kg) in it? Of course on a side road without traffic. I know it sounds crazy, but I'd adore this. YES, but you might want a team of four, to minimize the load on each dog...
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Christina Stockinger wrote 12/11/2018 04:29 AM Re: bicycling distances [Re: Steve Mahovlic ] #407169 - 12/11/2018 04:29 AM
Christina Stockinger Webboard User Reg: 01-23-2015 Posts: 1619 Loc: Brazil, Bahia Offline	Lord! Two more?! So I'll rather walk. Or buy a horse, which I can't afford Thanks, Connie! “If you can keep your head when all around you are losing theirs, then you are a leader” – Rudyard Kipling
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Christina Stockinger wrote 12/16/2018 05:14 AM Re: bicycling distances [Re: Steve Mahovlic ] #407178 - 12/16/2018 05:14 AM
Christina Stockinger Webboard User Reg: 01-23-2015 Posts: 1619 Loc: Brazil, Bahia Offline	So sorry, I meant of course Candi! What a fool I am to mix up names. Not the first time! “If you can keep your head when all around you are losing theirs, then you are a leader” – Rudyard Kipling
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Cheri Grissom wrote 12/16/2018 06:52 AM Re: bicycling distances [Re: Bob Scott ] #407179 - 12/16/2018 06:52 AM
Cheri Grissom Webboard User Reg: 09-30-2010 Posts: 2609 Loc: Michigan Offline	Quote: Bob Scott At two he's fully developed but maybe not at top condition. Gradually lengthen you distance and judge how he responds. Steve, I think Bob's advice is sound, and it seems like this is what you are already doing, that is, you are increasing your distance gradually, giving your dog a chance to develop the body tone and the stamina he needs for such exercise. As long as you are keeping a close eye on him daily for any signs of injury or discomfort, and observing his weight to be sure it's staying in an optimal range, I think you're doing right by him. It sounds like good exercise for you, too!
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