Bike Accessories: Cycle Along Happily with Your Small Dog on Board
With a dog bike bag for the handlebars or rear rack, you can safely take your small dog along on bike rides, errands and short trips into town.
Bike Accessories: Small Dogs Ride Along
Do you love cycling and don't want to leave your small dog at home? With a dog bike bag, it sits safely on the handlebars or rear rack and enjoys the ride in the fresh air. Here you'll find bike bags from Vacation and Axion that are designed for small dogs, for example for day trips, the ride to work or a quick trip to the bakery or a relaxed weekend tour.
Handlebars or Rear Rack?
A handlebar bag has the advantage that you can always keep an eye on your dog and it can see you. It is suited to very light dogs, because too much weight on the handlebars makes the bike hard to steer. On the rear rack, the centre of gravity is lower and further back, so slightly bigger small dogs can ride along there too. The Vacation bag measures 38 x 29 x 25 cm, which helps you judge whether your dog can sit and lie in it comfortably.
Staying Safe on Two Wheels
Always clip the safety leash inside the bag to the harness, never to the collar. That way your dog cannot jump out if something startles it. Practise first with the bike standing still and on quiet paths before you head into traffic. Ride with foresight, brake gently and take regular breaks with water in hot weather. A bike bag is only made for small dogs. Larger dogs with the right level of fitness are better off running alongside the bike instead.
Frequently asked questions
When can my dog start riding in the bike bag?
As soon as your dog stays calmly in a bag and wears a harness confidently, you can start with short test rides. Puppies are best introduced to the bag while the bike is standing still. Increase the distances slowly so the ride stays relaxed for your dog.
How heavy can a dog be in a handlebar bag?
Only very light dogs should ride on the handlebars, otherwise your bike's handling suffers. Check the maximum load of the bag and of your handlebars. Heavier small dogs sit more safely on the rear rack.
Can my dog jump out while I'm riding?
With a safety leash clipped to the harness, your dog stays in the bag even if it gets a fright. Many bags also have a net or a cover. Most important of all, though, is calm and gradual practice before you ride longer distances.
Bike Accessories for Small Dogs
With a dog bike bag, it is easy to take your small dog along on a bike ride. On the handlebars you can always keep an eye on it, while on the rear rack it sits lower and a little more steadily. Ventilated sides and an inner safety leash make sure your dog gets fresh air and stays safely in the bag. That way it can simply ride along on day trips, into town or to the bakery instead of waiting at home alone. Get your dog used to the bag with the bike standing still first, start with short rides on quiet paths and plan breaks with fresh water in warm weather. Always clip the safety leash to the harness, never to the collar. Larger dogs with good fitness are better off running alongside. Brake gently and ride with foresight so your dog enjoys the trip.