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Cheryl Jones wrote:Bear vs. bike: Teacher riding to school runs into bruin above Miller Creek
By TRISTAN SCOTT of the Missoulian
“I've come close to them this time of year,” Litz said, clutching his side and grimacing. “I know bears. The entire creek bottom is just hammered by bears. That's the beauty of living here. But typically, they're crossing the road and I have plenty of time to avoid them.”
.... Usually, the animals barrel off the road and out of sight.
This time, however, Litz was clipping along the dirt road at 25 mph when he came upon a rise, spied a massive black bear 10 feet in front of him, and pedaled directly into the animal, T-boning its broad side.
“I didn't have time to respond. I never even hit my brakes,” Litz said.
He tumbled over his handlebars, planting his helmeted head on the bruin's back, and man and beast went cartwheeling down the road.
Read on... Is your bike helmet bear proof?
http://www.missoulian.com/articles/2008 ... news01.txt
Ponorplumber wrote:I am close to moving bear country but fortunately black only no grizzlies.How far does the bear spray go?How much of a threat to pet dogs is there?I have been reading some information but first hand knowledge is always better.
ian mckenzie wrote:I have never carried bear spray and never will. The only direct second-hand experiences I've heard are with people who have accidentally sprayed themselves or their friends in non-bear situations. No thanks; in thirty years in the backcountry I've safely seen lots of bears, and am much more afraid of being sprayed, or shot, by a nervous friend.
Ponorplumber wrote:My only concern is if I did have a bad encounter and recommended behavior does not help is that I can't run anymore ...mind you the bear would pass me on the way LOL unless I could find a downhill spot
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