I had biked through the cattle crossing culvert on one of my
early morning rides. Lily doesn’t go with me because a crash and burn
experience with Baron the GSD a few years back taught me against racing dogs,
well trained or not. There were pastures on either side of the trail and as I
came over a slight rise, there was a cow towards my left. I zipped on by her,
when she started running down the cow path alongside the bike trail.
I began to pedal furiously, never being one to back off from
a race.
Sadly, I must report the cow beat me to the bottom of the
grade. Just one more indication of how ancient I'm getting. Some days it gets
downright humiliating. Maybe I should move to Confucian oriented China. I hear they have a
lot of respect for their aged ancestors.
Final Report: Cow 1 Troutbirder 0
Cow racing? That's a new one for me. I'm lucky just to make it on my own on a bike without any help from cows, dogs, or squirrels.
ReplyDeleteOh, I would LOVE to have seen that! :-)
ReplyDelete71 today made it great to be on the trails.
ReplyDeleteI bet she did that with more than one person! We have a guy who runs his dog alongside a golf cart on a leash...:(
ReplyDeleteKeep practicing TB, you can beat that ole cow yet. However, I have chased one before and they can move so good luck. Still a challenge is always fun.
ReplyDeleteWell you gave it your best try. The cow sure would not of liked your dog.
ReplyDeletelol! No doubt she beat you by a hair!
ReplyDeleteWell those cows. They're wicked fast.
ReplyDeleteNot only did you lose the race you look the worse for wear. You are going to have to get in shape to beat the cow.
ReplyDeleteAtleast you're out there on your bike!
ReplyDeleteYou gotta pick your races. Those Angus heifers are pretty quick. Next time look for a milk cow. You'll beat her easy.
ReplyDeleteI commend you for getting out there on a bike! I'm afraid I would break something... ME!
ReplyDeleteOh, that's funny. If it were me, I'd be back racing Elsie every stinkin' day until I beat her.
ReplyDeleteAfternoon, wow!!! That must have been something, cow racing.Blessings Francine.
ReplyDeleteYou are so funny!
ReplyDeleteI'm always horrified to see people cycling with leashed dogs running alongside. Maybe they ought to try doing that with cattle instead.
ReplyDeleteThat's a wonderful picture!
Maybe it was the sling that slowed you down! What fun, racing a cow. Your title caught my attention and interest.
ReplyDeleteSome of those cows are fast! I'm confident you gave her a good race.
ReplyDeleteGreat story. I don't think I've ever seen a cow run. The ones that graze here seem to do nothing but eat.
ReplyDeleteThanks for giving me a laugh! I'm still smiling imagining you gearing up to outrun the cow.
ReplyDeleteHa!! I love it. Keep us posted. Good Luck! We are cheering you on to beat the cow. ;-)
ReplyDeleteCarla
Well, at least you weren't too COWardly to try. :)
ReplyDeleteYou are so funny and bold to race anyone on four legs.
ReplyDeleteHa, ha ... racing a cow ! Now I've heard it all.
ReplyDeleteGood one, TB. How did you ever get those photos? Good piece.
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