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Bikejoring at AthleticDogs.com

Bikejoring - Off-road cycling & your pulling dog!

One of the most popular off-season training options for sled dogs and skijoring, bikejoring most closely mimics the speed and style of the faster snow sports. Many mushers prefer bikejoring even over cart pulling simply because the mountain bike is significantly easier to maneuver and can be transported to and from desirable training locations much easier than a full-sized cart.

It is essential that the handler be an experienced off-road bike rider and the dog be a well-trained puller before trying bikejoring.  Remember, bikejoring is not about a leisurely ride with your dog by your side (though AthleticDogs.com does have excellent products for conditioning your dog while biking), it is a working sport in which the dog pulls the bike along at higher than normal rates of speed.

No more than two dogs should be used to pull a single cyclist, and for most riders one strong puller is more than enough. If you are thinking that bikejoring might be the perfect performance sport for your dog, consider starting with canicross to get both you and your canine athlete used to the equipment and skills required in pulling sports. Without a proper foundation, bikejoring can be dangerous to both dog and rider.

However, once the bikejoring team learns to work well together, the sport is fun and exciting for dog and handler alike!

Need equipment for bikejoring? Check out the best products available in bikejoring and other pulling sports equipment at the AthleticDogs.com store!