Troutbirder II

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Monday, March 7, 2016

Cow Racing



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

 

25 comments:

  1. 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.

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  2. Oh, I would LOVE to have seen that! :-)

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  3. 71 today made it great to be on the trails.

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  4. I bet she did that with more than one person! We have a guy who runs his dog alongside a golf cart on a leash...:(

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  5. Keep 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.

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  6. Well you gave it your best try. The cow sure would not of liked your dog.

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  7. lol! No doubt she beat you by a hair!

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  8. Well those cows. They're wicked fast.

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  9. Not 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.

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  10. Atleast you're out there on your bike!

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  11. You gotta pick your races. Those Angus heifers are pretty quick. Next time look for a milk cow. You'll beat her easy.

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  12. I commend you for getting out there on a bike! I'm afraid I would break something... ME!

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  13. Oh, that's funny. If it were me, I'd be back racing Elsie every stinkin' day until I beat her.

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  14. Afternoon, wow!!! That must have been something, cow racing.Blessings Francine.

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  15. I'm always horrified to see people cycling with leashed dogs running alongside. Maybe they ought to try doing that with cattle instead.

    That's a wonderful picture!

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  16. Maybe it was the sling that slowed you down! What fun, racing a cow. Your title caught my attention and interest.

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  17. Some of those cows are fast! I'm confident you gave her a good race.

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  18. Great story. I don't think I've ever seen a cow run. The ones that graze here seem to do nothing but eat.

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  19. Thanks for giving me a laugh! I'm still smiling imagining you gearing up to outrun the cow.

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  20. Ha!! I love it. Keep us posted. Good Luck! We are cheering you on to beat the cow. ;-)
    Carla

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  21. Well, at least you weren't too COWardly to try. :)

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  22. You are so funny and bold to race anyone on four legs.

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  23. Ha, ha ... racing a cow ! Now I've heard it all.

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  24. Good one, TB. How did you ever get those photos? Good piece.

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