r/Bikejoring

Refueling after runs and cycles

Still very much new to bikejoring (and canicross) started CaniX just under 2yrs ago but due to my own health problems unfortunately have been on and off with running. Started bikejoring a year ago, found it much kinder on my body while battling a flare up but luckily back on track now. That being said, we’re training for some races now!

Been running minimum 15km a week without struggle (so far) and cycling as we normally do and cycling minimum around 15km a week as we have been for around a year now. My girl is on raw food, keeping weight on nicely and is consistent in her weigh ins at hydrotherapy so she’s on track but as we’re looking into racing, our distances in the week will likely start increasing soon. I would just like to make sure I’m refuelling her appropriately after runs or cycles.

Just wondering if there’s anything I can add or a specific ‘treat’ to give her post exercise?

We currently feed 500g raw a day (she’s 23kg), additionally she gets raw salmon chunks once it twice a week, cottage cheese a couple times a week and also an egg added a few times a week too as well as her normal fruits and veggies. Her food is balanced, monitored by a veterinary nutritionist! She also gets other treats to help her settle at night such as fish skin chews, rabbit ears etc

I will be asking her veterinary nutritionist at some point but thought I’d reach out here first before I spend the money on an extra consultation.

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u/Feisty-Eye-8760 — 21 hours ago

Gave bikejoring a shot

My dog (Heeler/Aussie Mix) has always loved running alongside, and usually just ahead of, my bike.

Instead of using a jogging belt and constantly worrying about tangles, I decided to put together a DIY setup.

I used some PVC pipe and zip ties for the initial version. The zip ties are temporary and will eventually be replaced with a proper clamp.

To shape the PVC, I heated it in a pot of boiling water, then bent it around the seat tube using oven mitts. Once it was in the right position, I poured cold water over it to help it cool and hold its shape.

I secured the PVC to the frame with zip ties, tied the leash to the frame, and added another set of zip ties to keep the lead away from the tire.

Took it out for the first ride today and it worked great!

u/Japa905 — 3 days ago