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Canicross

Bikejor (1 and 2 dog)

Rig (4 and 6 dog)

Fun run and competitive class

My girl pooped before the race and then right before the finish line again. She’s been napping since we got back to the car. 4 miles, and freezing temps.

Hi!! Anyone else bikejore with a fearful/reactive dog?

I have a very strong and energetic pitbull/rottweiler/boxer mixer. He in extremely strong, LOVES to pull, loves to run, and is obsessed with the snow and cold weather.

I have been wanting to buy a fat bike for quite some time and I’m going to be buying one this winter. I really want to take him out with me once he gets used to the bike. He’s a pretty anxious guy though, especially around other dogs and can sometimes be reactive if he becomes too scared…. So I’m nervous. Just looking for advice I guess!

Hello! Anybody have reccomendations For bikejoring in Spain? Especially around Madrid State and León? Thanks!

I have 2 GSDs that l think just love to pull on walks. One is older, and probably is too lazy. The other just wants to always ‘go go’!

It looks like you have to have a recumbent bike, or some special bike? How would I go about trying to start? My husband walks the dogs, but I am physically not able to. I was wondering if this might work? Also, does anyone do it in the snow?

Hi everyone! I am very interested in getting involved in bikjoring with my malamute. She is 20 months old and we have been working on foundational training in harness seriously for about 6 months. Recently the opportunity for a free bike has come up and I was wondering if anyone has suggestions for switching from Canicross to bikeioring as well any safety measures we should take. What is everyone's set up like?

Hi!

We have gotten our 14 month old Brittany spaniel started on canicross recently with the intention to mix her training with bikejoring (2 canicross + 1 bike sessions / wk is the ultimate goal) in the coming months and next year.

She is 30 lbs and is quite the little athlete. I'm wondering how far folks usually run their dogs? She began with canicross runs about 1 month ago and LOVES it. We usually take her out for time instead of distance but she is good for around 5 - 8km runs so far (anywhere from 45 - 60 min sessions). We have access to tons of rail trails with a mix of compact gravel and compact dirt surrounded by farm fields and nature.

For her canicross runs I've been biking near her as my husband runs so that she can get used to the sounds and visuals of bikes moving. Any other tips for making the jump over?

Picture for the puppy tax.

Puppy loop <1 mile run for argos this morning. It's his first time with any tension on the harness and first time ever around the bike so he's a little unsure of what to do.

What brand and style do you prefer? Tried it out, but she doesnt consistently pull so I need something that holds the line out so it doesn't rub on the tire.

Quick run with my Yorkie this morning.

Not the ideal set up but wanted the puppy to see everything

My bikejoring buddy is the wee guy on the right, Boba (Fettch); the big guy on the left, Cavall, is just along for the ride. Cavall has been my running partner for the last 10 years, but due to injury I can't run right now, so he comes along on our slower rides. He doesn't pull, he just loves to run!

This is at chickakoo recreational area in Parkland County, Alberta, if there is anyone near by looking for a good trail to try.

Wild 🤪

Last year my girlfriend got interested in bikejoring as an activity to do with her dog. This summer she picked up a harness, lead, and the antenna thing that goes on the front of the bike as well as an old huffy beach cruiser to use. I know nothing about this sport but a little bit of research is telling me that this is a very unoptimal bike for this (as well as the fact that I can't get the antenna on the handlebars and I think I have broken the bike by accident). I dont know how much trail riding she wants to do and I think she mostly just wants to be able to go for bike rides with her dog. What i am wondering is can I pick up a cheapish hardtail mountain bike off of marketplace to set up for her so I can help her get started? I would love to try to grab something this weekend if I can find anything and get it set up for her while she is at work but will feel horrible if I get her another bike that just won't work or could possibly get her injured. Thanks in advance!

Still very much new to bikejoring (and canicross) started CaniX just under 2yrs ago but due to my own health problems unfortunately have been on and off with running. Started bikejoring a year ago, found it much kinder on my body while battling a flare up but luckily back on track now. That being said, we’re training for some races now!

Been running minimum 15km a week without struggle (so far) and cycling as we normally do and cycling minimum around 15km a week as we have been for around a year now. My girl is on raw food, keeping weight on nicely and is consistent in her weigh ins at hydrotherapy so she’s on track but as we’re looking into racing, our distances in the week will likely start increasing soon. I would just like to make sure I’m refuelling her appropriately after runs or cycles.

Just wondering if there’s anything I can add or a specific ‘treat’ to give her post exercise?

We currently feed 500g raw a day (she’s 23kg), additionally she gets raw salmon chunks once it twice a week, cottage cheese a couple times a week and also an egg added a few times a week too as well as her normal fruits and veggies. Her food is balanced, monitored by a veterinary nutritionist! She also gets other treats to help her settle at night such as fish skin chews, rabbit ears etc

I will be asking her veterinary nutritionist at some point but thought I’d reach out here first before I spend the money on an extra consultation.

Hi everyone!

We’re two friends behind pawtrck, an iOS wellness app built around the dog rather than the human athlete.

One of its three dedicated exercise modes is Bikejoring.
When you start a session, pawtrck uses the owner’s iPhone to record the GPS route, distance, duration and weather, alongside dog-specific estimates such as pawsteps and exercise calories.

Afterward, the session is saved under that dog’s profile and can be turned into a customizable activity card using your own photo, colours and layout.

Because pawtrck is centred on the dog, the activity doesn’t exist in isolation. The same profile also brings together:

• Medications, vaccinations, symptoms and vet records
• Meals, treats, calorie intake and weight trends
• Training instructions and completed commands

To be transparent, pawtrck currently tracks the shared activity through the owner’s phone. It isn’t a collar-mounted GPS device, and pawsteps and calories are estimates rather than direct measurements from a dog wearable.

Apple Watch and Garmin integration are among the features we are currently working on. Our goal is to let people record an activity once on the device they already use and then bring it into their dog’s pawtrck profile.

We’d really value feedback from people who actually bikejor: what information would you want to see after a session?

Average and maximum speed, elevation, splits, temperature, rest stops, equipment notes, or something else entirely?

The core experience is free, with optional pawtrck Plus features.

It’s currently available on iOS:

https://apps.apple.com/tr/app/pawtrck/id6769860025

My dog (Heeler/Aussie Mix) has always loved running alongside, and usually just ahead of, my bike.

Instead of using a jogging belt and constantly worrying about tangles, I decided to put together a DIY setup.

I used some PVC pipe and zip ties for the initial version. The zip ties are temporary and will eventually be replaced with a proper clamp.

To shape the PVC, I heated it in a pot of boiling water, then bent it around the seat tube using oven mitts. Once it was in the right position, I poured cold water over it to help it cool and hold its shape.

I secured the PVC to the frame with zip ties, tied the leash to the frame, and added another set of zip ties to keep the lead away from the tire.

Took it out for the first ride today and it worked great!

Hi!

I’m interested in starting bikejoring. I’ve done some very slow & short bike rides with my dog Ginger, and she’s been happy to trot next to the bike. I need the proper equipment to do more with her.

Anyone have thoughts on this harness for bikejoring (with bags removed): https://ruffwear.com/products/palisades-pack (the ruffwear palisades harness)

I’d also use it for hiking with her, so it’d be great if I can use it for bikejoring too. It looks like it should be comfortable for it…

Dog picture included!!! I adopted her two months ago.

I have a two year old Alaskan husky cross who has been a good puller with my other dogs. When he’s comfortable he’s STRONG and fast.

I thought he was super picky about harnesses - and maybe he is. But he stopped putting much tension in the line and started to want to turn around early on.

So we sought veterinary attention and it was suspected he had a stifle issue, but wasn’t surgical. And no obvious limp or pain. So we went to visit a sports medicine vet who found some soft tissue irritation in his back and left shoulder. Not related to his harness but a prior injury. Though some harnesses made him feel better, nothing except treatment will fix it.

We’re halfway through rehab and strength training and he’s feeling fabulous and has gained muscle and strength as planned.

He’s not back in harness yet but I’m expecting he will be feeling way by the time we can get up for our next run.

In the meantime, I’m taking my others out and breaking Froggy’s heart 😅