Cycling With Dogs! Is Bikejoring As Barking Mad As It Looks?

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Dogs and sleds go hand in hand, but what do you do if there's no snow? Bikejoring is the answer, with dogs pulling bikes instead! When we found out about this sport, we had to send Hank to give it a go - is it really as barking mad as it sounds?!
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@gcn 2 года назад

Would you give bikejoring a go?

@dougpage2730 2 года назад

I am hooked. My dog is too.

@crunchied8 2 года назад

yes

@adia216 2 года назад

We were doing this with our gsp for years - biking or rollerblading with him pulling. He absolutely loved it. I had no idea it was a sport until now!

@ChrisGuarraia 2 года назад

This needs a GCN documentary! I loved seeing the bond and trust between human and dog(s) and what they can do together. Thank you for this!

@ryanmichael11 2 года назад

100% agree 👍

@stephaniekaye9964 2 года назад

Three of my favorite things in one video 1. Hank 2. Cycling 3. Dogs

@flatbushzombiejuice 2 года назад

Same! I was really excited when i saw this video in my notifications ;-)

@tuukkaturkka6654 2 года назад

Big thanks to GCN for doing a heartwarming video about our miniscule sport! And it also nailed showcasing the warm family oriented atmosphere that is at the center of it. If only this would be the push that Strava needed to add dogsports (bikejoring, skijoring) so mountainbikers etc. didn`t have to whine when we steal their KOMs...

@gcn 2 года назад

🙌

@benhortonben9105 2 года назад

As someone who was at the race and been racing for 10 years. This is possibly the very best representation of our sport. Super chuffed with the video, thank you so much for an epic video.

@garyschnitker6689 2 года назад

What sort of distances are raced in this sport? Are the races considered sprint or endurance?

@benhortonben9105 2 года назад

@@garyschnitker6689 in this country only 5k. Unfortunately getting access to areas with enough ground to train for distance is tough as is finding venues. You need permits so you can get insurance incase somthing goes wrong. Abroad they are much longer. They do a 20 mile trek for Nordic breeds but as of yet they don't allow hounds which are specifically bred for sprint racing. As in any sport there is always politics....

@garyschnitker6689 2 года назад

@@benhortonben9105thanks for the response. I noticed it was stated to be a winter sport. I suppose that warm weather would present a danger to the dogs, especially for longer events. A few years ago in Colorado I came across a young man on a steep trail whose dog had just died of heatstroke. Dogs are so eager to please their owners that they can be at risk if the owner doesn't understand their susceptibility.

@benhortonben9105 2 года назад

@@garyschnitker6689 yeah the most we will race in is 14 degrees Celsius and even that depends on the humidity.

@francoispayen 2 года назад

That huskie pup being all over Hank for his attention in the intro is the cutest thing ever seen on GCN, a title formerly held by Alex's dog (still a close 2nd, though).

@jeremysweeten2792 2 года назад

Freaking amazing, and it is so OBVIOUS that all of these people LOVE their dogs.

@keythinwatford7153 2 года назад

Having raced husky's for 30 years, and bike-jored, I've always thought that the power and silent acceleration of the dog(s) is akin to an electric bike/vehicle. Also, once the dog is up to speed, there is no need to pedal. You start to pedal again when the speed drops such as going up a hill..

@alexseguin5245 2 года назад

That's the mode of transport of the future: D-bikes! Tapping into the infinite energy source that is a dog after you utter the word "walk"!

@GraemeBray 2 года назад

I think that Hank has finally found a 'tandem' bike effort that he can actually enjoy. It's great to see the bonds between the dogs and the people.

@castcrus 2 года назад

@@alexseguin5245 Yes! Let's go buddy!

@ElonMuckX 2 года назад

So many dogs love to run with bicycles. It’s like hey human, your finally going my speed!

@mervdove5901 2 года назад

People who know dogs understand it’s not cruel to race them. These dogs are super athletic and born for this.. Their vo2 is off the charts. Great way to strengthen the incredible bond we have with these creatures. Hope Hank gets another racing segment. Thanks, and God bless.

@alanbeech8028 2 года назад

Amazing video. Definitely needs to be extended as a doco for gcn plus. Hank is a great presenter, genuine and enthusistic. Brilliant work GCN.

@buzzman4860 2 года назад

Is Hank a presenter or human test dummy?

@GrooveyBobby 2 года назад

Running with your dogs is the best feeling, I haven’t tried cycling with them, but what an awesome episode of GCN loved every moment ❤️

@IanLoughead 2 года назад

If you haven't run with a proper canicross set up you really need to try it. Much different than going out for a standard run with your dog.

@kstethespokes1051 2 года назад

Already under massive pressure to get a dog from my daughter - if she sees this I’m toast! Had no idea this sport existed - looks so much fun: dogs + Hank + kids + bikes is a winning combination 😊

@benhortonben9105 2 года назад

My daughter (the tiny girl in the film) loves it! I've been racing for 10 years now but had list my mojo. After I started running with my little girl, my mojo came back in a deluge. It really is a family sport 😀 You can compete with any breed bar bracyphalic breed (bulldogs pugs etc) The only thing I'd say is make sure a dog is right for you as a family. It's a big commitment.

@13ig13oots 2 года назад

Am surprised hank didn't ask one of the smaller dogs if they had a sore throat. Dog replied "I'm just a little husky."

@jimhart1516 2 года назад

‘Don’t say the word (go) until you are ready’ Hanks every other word seemed to be GO 😂

@siesies000 Год назад

Seriously

@HeinzPruef 2 года назад

Love it how Hank is barly able to hold his introduction together being overwhelmed by all the doggo cuteness

@katiel7166 2 года назад

Loved the dog doing the Paw of More - basically when they pat you with a paw to say, "hey, you need to pat me!"

@AntonTuuliaho 2 года назад

Great introduction to the sport, thanks! I do it to train my german shorthaired pointer and he absolutely loves it. I'm using a Kickbike, I don't think I would be comfortable to go out with a bike :D Small tip to anyone wanting to try it out with their dog: you can easily with little to no effort teach the directions while you take your dog for walks. Just say left/right/forward/stop when walking and coming into a corner and so on. Before you know it, the dog can turn where you say it to turn.

@zevrobins905 2 года назад

James has a new best friend. That first pup clearly loves him. This needs to be a full-length doc. I love this more than the Columbia movie.

@tams805 2 года назад

@Jackson Lightfoot No point in replying to bots. Just report them and hope RU-vid try to stop them (lol).

@martinh2783 2 года назад

Taking the trail dog concept to the next level.

@brazosducati 2 года назад

We started this by accident 9 yrs ago. Found Alpine Outfitters here in the states. Reedus (English cream golden retriever) loves to run and absolutely loves bike joring. He has a country vet and a city vet. Both agree he is the healthiest patient they see. We bike all the city parks in town and cow trails at the ranch. We adopted the sled dog ques of: Gee for right Haw for left STOP! Hike means GO Easy or slow down Leave it or ON BY Trail…go straight or stick to the trail You can use any words you like just be consistent with the meaning and when. We actually use a 26’ retractor leash as we are not racing. Reedus rarely pulls me. I just try to keep up. Great exercise for both. Hook up your companion (once they understand a few commands) and walk beside the bike while your friend leads the way. Then hop on and try to keep up. It will change your life. Arrivederci y’all from Texas

@derfx89 2 года назад

How fitting that Hank covered this one - he has some excited puppy energy and vibes already

@MultiCose 2 года назад

I had a dog named Aryana who could stop, left, and right. I thought I was wearing her out, but I made an athlete’s dog. Each time I touched my bike she cried(with excitement)Eventually I had a dog who was not worn out and always ready to go for a bike ride! I even had a dog pack and she was always ready! I miss that dog!

@evanking920 2 года назад

GCN and Hank have just opened the door for Bikejoring to become much bigger. Job well done.

@chrisbaum998 2 года назад

What an interesting and fun sport Hank! Thanks for sharing cycling with dogs!!

@huskytrails3654 2 года назад

Thanks GCN for introducing your viewers to this awesome sport. I do this with my husky, although not competitively, and it's become my new favorite hobby ever since I first gave it a try. I love how you and the people emphasized that it's about the bonding experience with the dog and what you can accomplish together as a team rather than racing per se. Besides strengthening the relationship between dog and owner, this also fosters an even temperament, good health, and it often makes the dogs more receptive for training and good behavior at home. You should also look into skijoring, it's a great alternative for the winter. Happy trails to you guys!

@winartowongso9345 2 года назад

This is so awesome. Best thing I have seen in a long while and puts such a big smile on my face. Thanks GCN

@chickenpoodle 2 года назад

Okay, this video just mixed the top two things in this world that bring a real genuine smile to me. bikes and dogs. Absolutely brilliant. Hank, you gotta do more of this. Or even better, the next GCN presenter challenge.

@apm9507 2 года назад

My miniature Schnauzer has the brains of a cheese sandwich. There is no way I can go cycling with him.

@samskisamsonof 2 года назад

yeah put him in your backpack or those cute little basket lol. not in front of your front wheel

@benhortonben9105 2 года назад

He could do it, if you search fir Alan Sherwin bikejor you will see a tiny working cocker spaniel racing in bikejor.

@Stephen-nq5kd 2 года назад

Bex Cleary great job. GCN constantly introduces interesting and seemingly decent people from all over the world.

@evigvandrare 2 года назад

Absolutely yes to more of this! Since we get such little snow in Australia, our sleds are scooters for racing typically. So much fun. Seeing it covered here is ripper!

@philipplorenz9485 2 года назад

Awesome job Hank! This is a great video way beyond the regular stuff which makes it so good! Loved to see your excitement :-)

@jirdesteva 2 года назад

Fantastic video. Had a smile on my face from start to finish. The dogs were just a joy to watch. Hank did ok too.

@dylangrantz8124 2 года назад

One of the best things you guys have ever had. Please show more that is awesome

@TovEazy 2 года назад

I asked GCN to make a bikejoring video years ago so happy to see hank experience the sport it's epic

@EnragedMollusk 2 года назад

OMG cuteness overload!

@minuteman4199 2 года назад

I used to ride my bike while I ran my dog who would run 20 km with no effort at all. Number one tip make a leash out of bungee cord so there is some give between the dog and the bike and he doesn't yank the lead and send you head first over the handle bars.

@IanLoughead 2 года назад

Buy a proper bungee setup if you want your dog to pull. They aren't that expensive and will be safe for you and the dog. Don't try and DIY one yourself.

@minuteman4199 2 года назад

@@IanLoughead I didn't want him to pull, but if he decided he needed to go in another direction or speed up, he'd pull. and the spring in the bungee would prevent a sudden jerk.

@thomasswanson4727 2 года назад

Combining two of my favorite things: dogs and bikes! Hats off to all the contributors to this video! One of the best ever by GCN!

@DrAlafro 2 года назад

Oh God. I already picture this, Hank+Mav vs Si in his TT bike 🤣

@StornofuerKasse3 2 года назад

This may end up in 2 or 3 or 4 tt bikes against a dog sled 😂

@dominishka3 2 года назад

Absolutely brilliant video - well done, and great subject! Loved seeing the joy and connection between the dogs and their people.

@webster169 2 года назад

Bikejored with my pointer cross, no competitively, for about 4 years, before he got too old, we both loved it, made dog walking an adventure, you learn so much about your dog, especially when they take a 90 degree turn for a squirrel and you go flying. Neither of us injured so all good. Never raced but watched a few in Sherwood Pine and the dogs just love it. Great to see GCN cover this and hope Hank takes it further, he did well for a first try.

@AlaskaTeacherTech 2 года назад

I bikejor year round in interior Alaska with a fat bike and my Alaskan husky, Charley. 4.8" studded tires are great on the winter trails we share with mushers, skijorers, moose, and wolves. My Felt fattie is a class 1 eMTB with Bosch mid drive. The 20mph North American pedal assist limit is perfect to travel at dog speed. We have a blast working together with both d-assist + e-assist. #efatbikejoring rocks!

@michaelganshirt8795 2 года назад

I have been skijoring with my dogs for years and I really love it. With snowfall being so unreliable in recent years I really should try bikejoring. Thanks for the video! Great dogs!

@lfbvermont 2 года назад

Running, riding, and skiing with your Very Best Friend(s) Ever cannot be beat. I'd rather get out with the pups than with anyone else. More bikejoring, please!

@MarcoP70 2 года назад

I knew the sport existed, but this video gave a great insight into the culture. Dogs and a bonding experience for the whole family. Nothing but positive.

@stevenagelkerke8246 2 года назад

As a proud owner of a GSP (German Shorthair Pointer) I loved this short video. Love to see a full length feature.

@marbaca 2 года назад

Great video and intro to this! Looks like a hell of a lot of fun! I really like seeing the kids being involved. So many kids today are not active enough. I will be looking for this in Canada.

@colinthompson5881 2 года назад

Be great to see a race covered. Thinking I might try the running with my Springer, Buddy. He’s got boundless energy and would love it.

@innerwolf 2 года назад

Great to see our sports on GCN. Love the sports, love cycling and love the GCN channel. Thank you GCN.

@gcn 2 года назад

Our pleasure!

@lauig 2 года назад

Oh man this intro, best GCN presenter ever. The talking petting hand wasn't too bad either.

@stefanhansen5882 5 месяцев назад

This was the BEST EVER GCN video! Thanks a million!

@richcrompton6891 2 года назад

I tried getting my boy Bentley to do this, both running and on the bike. It worked really well for a while, but he is a Beagle, and is driven by his nose and love of wandering off, so it was always an adventure! Racing though the orchards where I live was fantastic though 😊. Sadly, he passed away last year, from old age. That bond between humans and dogs is just wonderful, but so painful when it’s time to say goodbye. This was a truly uplifting video for me. Thank you

@aidanbroadbridge 2 года назад

Awesome film, let’s see more! My favourite things all in one: Hank, bikes n dogs - hell yeah!

@cb6866 2 года назад

That was great....thanks for sharing that Hank ! And of course...the dogs were really cool . Peace

@JulianAllen13 2 года назад

I had the pleasure of enjoying a dog sled ride in Swedish Lapland decades ago. The musher had to drive an anchor into the ground to hold the sled still otherwise the dogs would take off as soon as they got harnessed. They love it. A truly wonderful experience.

@gcn 2 года назад

Amazing!

@96gts 2 года назад

Huge props to GCN for doing this video. You guys covered the sport pretty much perfectly!

@gcn 2 года назад

Thanks!

@davidlane4482 2 года назад

Well done Hank! What a great advert for a great sport. Both Canicross and Bikejor are great for keeping both yourself and your dog fit and healthy. It also helped my wife and myself develop some great long lasting friendships with like minded people and their dogs!🤣👍

@danrose1956 2 года назад

Great Video! Thank you for covering Bikejoring and would love to see more!!!

@cdcaterham 2 года назад

My two Dalmatians provide excellent protection whilst out on my penny farthing. And they look spiffing in the process.

@richardhaselwood9478 2 года назад

Do they also provide protection from ruffians whilst out?

@cdcaterham 2 года назад

@@richardhaselwood9478 but of course!

@robertmcgillivray898 2 года назад

I would love to see more of bikejoring on GCN loved this one.

@Aswodel 2 года назад

2:02 hahahaha that pop his jaw made really made my day!

@ericclaire-helenerfletcher9433 2 года назад

great to see another possibility to cycling , running , not only great for the dogs but also for everyone getting out with them , great exercise for both.nice to see that hank really enjoyed his day ,

@sigurd_342 2 года назад

wow, great video, so important for the sport, it needs all the atension it can get. would be soo fun to see more of this. as i am compeeting in both bikejoring and skijoring in Norway!!!

@alexshobbies2187 2 года назад

Something about this really struck a chord with me! This was an amazing video, cool sport, and seeing the passion for it is inspiring! I want to try it here in the US!

@marekwrobel1798 2 года назад

Nice video, glad to see you are reaching to everyone possible sport with bikes involved!!! I am doing canicross myself which is such a fun running with a dog and having the race experience.

@patrickmccormick8689 2 года назад

Loved the video!!! I started bikejoring with my gsp last summer and he absolutely loves it. Cheers

@gcn 2 года назад

🙌

@irvenkenney7260 2 года назад

This is from my childhood, about 50 years ago. When we as a family went camping we would take our dog and bikes. We found that our shepherd would happily tow us on our bikes. My dad was being towed by her on one occasion and he hit an area where he went around the tree to the right but the dog decided to go to the left. And the leash was attached to the bike. It’s still a story we tell and have a laugh over.

@narutodayo 2 года назад

Loved this video so much! Hope you do more of this.

@charlificity 2 года назад

Thanks to GCN for showing us these awesome less well known sports, hopefully it generates lots of positive interest for them!

@andrewdewitt7234 2 года назад

Awesome! GCN+ documentary please!

@ViveSemelBeneVivere 2 года назад

Blimey! This was totally unexpected from GCN! Furtastic episode! 🐾🐾 Hank thinking of so many new GCN challenges rushes back home: "Hank Dad! Can I get a of pack of huskies, pleeease!?"

@nwbudro9210 2 года назад

That looks like fun. I've gone dog sledding and the dogs clearly love it.

@hackfabrication139 2 года назад

Didn't think this would be as interesting as it was. But it was GREAT!

@callumthorsen5474 2 года назад

Yes would love you to cover more of this 👍🏻

@RickyBobby42069 2 года назад

4:22 that doggo in the background sounds exactly like my pittie throwing a fit 🤣

@funtim8 2 года назад

Amazing! Definitely do another video about it!

@GavinBurne 2 года назад

Brilliant, looking forward to trying this with my dog. Thanks for covering it

@suzanneschreiner5145 2 года назад

Fantastic! Would love to try it. More, please!

@joshe5728 2 года назад

I actually did this when I was a young teenager, with my dog. Except I was on my Rollerblades and just thought we were going on a little jog. Boy was I wrong. I had to hold on for dear life as I couldn't even skate that fast. That's when I learned how to jump off speedbumps. Every time after that, I put on my skates and the dog gets excited. Can hardly walk out the door without getting taken. Even ramped off the front deck a couple times. My dog knew it was a sport, 25 years before I ever found out.

@timehlers841 2 года назад

WOW! More bikejoring, please!

@waynehollard 2 года назад

All those dogs looked like they were having so much fun, a great vid 👍🏻 I'm also in love with Bomber, such a handsome boy

@elie129 2 года назад

We need a GCN+ Documentary about Dogejoring!

@AlanJames 2 года назад

A new video at midnight, we are so blessed!

@richardhaselwood9478 2 года назад

Better yet, 10am in Australia

@jameswitte5676 2 года назад

7pm New York State USA.

@tonyhoff86 2 года назад

That's amazing! definitely want to see more.

@makovski777 2 года назад

Dogs are our friends, they help us in various situations, they even compete with us in races.Amazing animals.

@_Borko 2 года назад

Both my dogs love the bike and longboard, the border collie is a speed demon you can try doing sprints against him...try lol. My younger mastiff is a slow mountain trail gal. Both are the HAPPIEST when I get the bike out. Great video, really entertaining, loved how well trained the dogs were. It's awesome to see all the joy people get out of these events.

@gabriellepilotefortin5018 2 года назад

OMG I'm not much of a dog person but this gave me some crazy ideas of post pro cycling career! This was awesome I so want to try !!!

@dermur68 Год назад

Definitely more bikejoring please!

@veedubgeezer 2 года назад

My partner has been canicrossing for a while and I've always fancied a go at bikejoring or scooterjoring. It would involve a fourth dog (none of my three can run due to size, age or illness) and a second bike so we've never pulled the trigger. Maybe in the next few years. Please include more bikejoring content. This was great.

@gcn 2 года назад

Thanks!

@LUCYDIAMONDBOXER1 2 года назад

Is Hank riding his new Pinerrello DOG-ma F12?......😜

@natashawatkiss3718 2 года назад

Great video, it’s awesome to be able to take your dog with you on your bike adventures so they don’t get left out! There is a sled dog rally up in aviemore at the end of January, maybe we will see you there ;)

@davecomplin4089 2 года назад

Actually tried this last night at FOD with a mates dog and lights. In the dark around Verderers increases the thrill even more! What a buzz. I would highly recommend giving this a go. If you are into going fast and furious - this is for you!

@timoschneider8039 2 года назад

I have discovered bikejoring by accident, because our dog had too much energy for just walking. Now we both enjoy it a lot and it's good to see there are others doing it too.

@charlesriley23 2 года назад

Thanks GCN! Love to see more.

@andrewwhitby5837 2 года назад

Yep More of this please. Dogs and bikes, what's not to like!

@alexandrabikes 2 года назад

That looked like so much fun, for the people and the dogs. I wanted to get a dog already when my workload calms down as I go into summer, and now I think I need to get one to try canicrossing. Bikejoring looks like it might require more mountain bike skill than I'll ever have.

@sanhestar 2 года назад

my two cents on deciding wether to do canicross or bikejoring: you need healthy joints for canicross as the dog pulling you puts a lot of strain on you: knees, back - you will reach higher speeds than you would be able to without the help of the dog. So you need to build that slowly and with the help of trainers. Bikejoring: unless you plan to race you can go any good trail you want - avoid concrete and asphalt to protect the dog's paws as much as possible. No need to limit yourself to difficult and technical trails - this is done during racing to give an edge to the sport. But if you do it recreationally (which is great fun, too), you decide which trails you use. Also, with bikejoring (much more than canicross) you can train to do more long-distance runs - the distances for racing are only a few miles - where the dog is not running full speed all the time (loping or trotting in between) but you can train up to 20 or 30 kilometers (take breaks inbetween) easily. The energy is different but the fun is the same. And please: while you can train the commands early on, do NOT put your future dog in front of you or a bike before it's at least 18 months old and build pulling weight and distances SLOWLY. And find somebody to help you train - it's always easier to learn with somebody along who knows what he/she's doing.

@matt_acton-varian 2 года назад

What an awesome sport. Thanks Hank and GCN, Pawfect! #GlobalCyclingNetwork

@Babkyb 2 года назад

great vid! thank you Hank to show us such a special sport!

@Mo-AK 2 года назад

My previous dog was a Husky Doberman mix. 36kg/80lb of muscle and stoburness! We would drag my big ass at 36km/h without any pedaling. He broke the rope his first day, I had to use a metal wire to attach him to the bike. My current dog is a Husky Saluki (an Arabic breed similar to greyhounds) mix. She's too small to drag me but she's fast AF! I have yet to reach her speed limit!