I Tried Bikejor. The Craziest Thing I have Done On A Bike. Trying Canicross And Bikejor

This was easily one of the craziest things I have tried on a bike. Bikejor. Being towed by world championship level dogs over 45km/h off-road. I also try Canicross, a much slower and harder (if your running abilities are like mine) version of dogsport, similar principle, towed through the woods by a dog, but this time whilst running.
Both were hilariously good fun. A huge thank you to our friends Jason Pascoe and Sarah Pepper for the use of Diesel, Happy and Pepper. And also to Non-stop Dogwear for the equipment.
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My Details
Chris Opie
178cm
76-79kgs
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Bike Details
Electric Mountain Bike:
Frame : Size Large eZesty AM FULL CARBON ULTIMATE 150mm travel
Fork : FOX 36 FLOAT FACTORY KASHIMA BOOST 15x110 160mm
Shock Absorber : FOX FLOAT DPS FACTORY KASHIMA LV EVOL TRUNNION
Motor / Battery / Display : FAZUA EVATION 1.0 DRIVE PACK + 250Wh BATTERY PACK
Rear derailleur : SRAM X01 CARBON EAGLE 12SPD
Crankset : FSA CARBON e-Bike ISIS 170MM w/SRAM XSYNC II 32T RING
Sprocket : SRAM PG1230 EAGLE 11-50 12SPD
Chain : SRAM NX EAGLE 12SPD
Brakes : SRAM GUIDE RE
Discs : SRAM CENTERLINE 200/200
Shifters / Brake levers : SRAM GX EAGLE MATCHMAKER SINGLE CLICK 12SPD
Headset : FSA ORBIT ZERO STACK
Handlebar : RACE FACE SIXC CARBON 20MMx785MM
Grips : LP Grips ''FIT'', (Size Small on (M) / Size Large on (L, XL))
Stem : LP FULL CNC 0° 35MM (M, L), 45MM (XL)
Seatpost : LP CARBON DROPPER 125(M), 150 (L, XL)
Saddle : Lapierre CRMO by Velo
Wheelset : LP eAM+ CARBON 584x33 BOOST, TUBELESS READY
Tires : MAXXIS HIGH ROLLER II WIDE TRAIL 27.5x2.5 WT 3C MAXXTERRA EXO FRONT and REAR
MTB:
Frame and Shock: Size Large Lapierre XR 29" FULL CARBON ULTIMATE 100mm travel FOX FLOAT DPS FACTORY KASHIMA 2 POSITION REMOTE 190X40 220psi
Fork: FOX 32 STEP CAST FACTORY KASHIMA ORANGE 29" BOOST 100MM 80psi
Bar: FSA SLK CARBON FLAT W: 740mm Ø: 31.8mm
Stem: LAPIERRE ALLOY 7° 60mm
Seatpost: Lapierre Carbon 400mm
Groupset: SRAM XX1 EAGLE BLACK CARBON 12 Spd 10-50t Rear
Wheels: LAPIERRE CARBON XC 29'' BOOST
Brakes: SRAM LEVEL TLM 180mm/fr/160mm/rear
Crankset: SRAM XX1 EAGLE BLACK CARBON DUB 38 tooth ring
Tyres: Maxxis Ikon/Maxxis Ardent
Saddle Height: 740 mm
Weight: 10.5 kgs
ROAD:
Bars: FSA 420mm
Cranks: Rotor InPower 172.5mm
Frame: Colnago Concept Disc (Size 50s)
Groupset: Ultegra Di2 + Ceramicspeed OSPW
Saddle: Fizik Arione
Stem: FSA 130mm
Tyres: Hutchinson Fusion 5 Tubeless (28mm 70 psi)
Wheels: RSP Calavera 35mm Carbon (Featured here with Aerocoach Aeox Zephyr)
Saddle height 75.5cm
My Kit
Jersey: Castelli Aero Race 6.0 (size M)
Helmet: Met Trenta (Size M)
Shoes: Bont Helix (Size 45)
Shorts: Castelli Aero Race 4 Bib (Size M)
Cameras: Insta360 ONE R & Gopro Hero 5 Black
Me
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[@jackiem3670]

I run canicross and bikejor with my German Shepherd, the bikejoring is especially addicting, it's a blast!

[@dtchua]

I used to do this with my Golden. It was the only way I can keep up with him. Never fails to put smiles on both our faces.

[@jonburnell532]

I'd try it with my Jackie, but I'd end up in a rabbit hole 😂

[@matty741]

Love what he said about running technique. I used to run with my husky and she made me run right. Smaller gate and high cadence to keep it nice and smooth. She taught me so much. Gutted she has gotten a bit too old for it now.

[@catrat343245]

I used to do canicross. My wife does bikejöring and scooter jöring, which is just like the former but with a big scooter with mountain bike tires and disc brakes instead of a bike. Much fun for all involved.

[@lovemussb1940]

This is the best fun to have with your dog. I do mainly urban so don’t go as fast . Dogs learn very quickly your commands. I’ve come off a couple of times over the years but nothing beats the smiles both you and you dog have afterwards. Combine this with a pit stop at a pub .

[@ChrisCapoccia]

i really thought around one turn the dog was going to pull you into the tree :D looks like fun

[@chazpilks]

Kudos for attempting that. I’d have been petrified at that pace

[@keriezy]

I'm dying here! This looks insanely fun.

[@Brandles5]

Looks like I finally figured out how to speed up my Strava segment!

[@dominicbritt]

Look out if those dogs dart off after a squirrel ...

[@WillBlueAnimalTraining]

Dumb.

[@non-stopdogwear]

Thank you for sharing this video! We see you (and your dogs) enjoyed it. That is great!

[@sfetriathlon2432]

Try it with two huskies. Great fun! I used to keep a full sus bike down near Fowey (Mixtow) for using on the lanes with my two.

[@jonwarner4512]

That looks great fun. Not the running part but the bike part😂. I’m definitely tempted to have a go with my lab

[@billinhouston3291]

Amazing! One summer we got pulled in a golf cart by some sled dogs. They were so excited to get to pull the cart. It was amazing how much they enjoyed it.

[@SuperMacabea]

If you like bikejoring you have to see kzbin.info/door/VoTCmsanh7Udk8YqbWS3SA

[@Agione82]

Thanks for the share. I once got three huskies to pull me on my bike. I got pulled so fast and then I fell. Needless to say I didn’t try that again

[@SuperMacabea]

Try it with a cocker😅 If you like bikejoring you have to see kzbin.info/door/VoTCmsanh7Udk8YqbWS3SA

[@bettyvanderhooven-schmaasc4235]

Amazing! Seeing dogs doing something they love to do fills my heart with joy. ✌

[@davel3523]

Chris, this made my day !

[@JamesMartin-gl8gg]

Wow thanks, Chris that was awesome

[@PumpkinVillage]

That looked awesome. What a good time. Take care, Al

[@VanToBike]

this was great. Thanks

[@lousiberian23]

Great video.. shows the enjoyment the dogs get out of properly running/working..

[@MrSPM47]

Looks like good fun was had by man and beast. And by me laughing. Great video showing different sports i never knew existed.

[@spyroruns]

Bikejoring is our favorite past time, great video!

[@nightsfalling]

Fun to watch, cute puppies!

[@paultowns9880]

Great video. I used to do this about twenty years ago on a mountain bike with my two bull terriers. It was great fun and a good workout for my dogs. Happy memories!

[@SuperMacabea]

If you like bikejoring you have to see kzbin.info/door/VoTCmsanh7Udk8YqbWS3SA

[@paultowns9880]

@@SuperMacabea Thank you, i will check it out.

[@aidanoc19]

That looks great fun but no way am I attaching my greyhound to the front of my mtb! P. s. My dogs really enjoyed the soundtrack of this video.

[@bikejoring715]

Isn't it fun?! I also have a Cattle Dog who is not into pulling but loves to free run with us! Recently adopted a German Shorthair for bikejoring. What a blast!

[@deswhite8268]

that looked like a lot of fun

[@NZWozza]

Funny thing is I just watched your running video with Emma again the other day. This is another level though 😂

[@RobinRK1962]

I say the same thing... WOW!

[@3sPost]

Happy days🤩

[@guzz95]

Best Video Ever!!!

[@jackal2175]

That looks awesome, gonna get a harness for my Springer 😛

[@VanToBike]

it's even more fun on a narrow single track :)

[@ingilizkemal]

Dog doping. Love it :)

[@crossbredmushing]

Glasses are always a good idea, mind you I never wear them but hardly being able to see is half the fun

[@workingguy6666]

Wow. I showed my yorkshire terrier this video, and he's pumped to try this.

[@SuperMacabea]

If you like bikejoring you have to see kzbin.info/door/VoTCmsanh7Udk8YqbWS3SA

[@devynhale1623]

I don't have all the gear but I have a bike and a short leash as long as you keep the dog to the left or right of you you would be safe my bike with my dog daily and she is only 10 months old

[@danielmoll-morgan9961]

Is a hardtail recommended over full suspension for bikejoring? Looks a complete blast!

[@cleggycyclist]

Dogs! #thebest

[@JibbaJabber]

Wow! All I need is a dog and a very very long piece of fishing line: 10 mile TT - sorted!

[@saftheadnoob]

Give Tridog a go :)

[@BJ-Hunter513]

Nice video. I was just gifted a beautiful husky and am looking for some gear like good quality harness and a mounting kit for my mounting bike

[@chrisopie87]

Hope you enjoy your time together out running or riding!! This was seriously good fun. Non-stop dogwear is the company that makes these and other harnesses...

[@tomroood]

theres always sea foam at chapel

[@steveyvon]

Isn’t it dangerous enough without the addition of long reins and manic dogs !! Crazy Mad 🤦‍♂️

[@richardkisseloff7828]

are you still bikejoring or canicrossing?

[@oOoACFREEMANoOo]

Did it on my skis a few times with my dog. It works great 99% of the time, then the dog sees a cat....

[@georgschirmer9898]

Mega isnt it. But yes glasses help