Bikejoring

More extreme than canicrossBikejoring requires a little more experience on the part of both the human and the dog, as the speed is considerably higher. The dog-human duo must therefore already have a good grounding in harnessed canine sports. The dog needs to be able to stay focused in harness (beware of squirrels who like to cross trails suddenly) and the human sufficiently at ease on the bike to be able to handle the extra pull of a dog. Just like the skijoringHowever, it's not the ideal activity for introducing a dog to traction sports, as you have less control over him than in canicross, and the bike can be intimidating for the dog.

The ideal bike for bikejoring is one with disc brakes (standard on most mountain bikes). These are the most efficient and durable for handling a dog in traction. The V-brakes on urban or hybrid bikes are not suited to this type of activity, and you run the risk of going through it in a single outing if your dog is intense in traction. What's more, if you want to practice bikejoring on winding dirt roads, a good suspension system is essential for maximum comfort and control.

Apart from a bike and, of course, a helmet, the equipment needed for bikejoring is fairly simple: