As a cyclist in Toronto, I’m used to crazy, careless, and obnoxious drivers. (Fun Fact: Right-hand turn signals are totally optional.) But today brought an entirely new irritation.
Riding along a moderately busy street, with enough occasional chunks of snow and ice on the road to be mildly stressful. All of a sudden, I hear a dog barking.
In my ear.
To my right, a car is passing, with a dog’s head sticking out the window. The dog, apparently, does not like cyclists, and voices his displeasure loudly.
In my ear.
And then again when we both stop at a red light. The owner didn’t seem motivated to do anything about his loud, angry dog.
And yes, of course: The dog was in an SUV.