Bikejoring is a dryland mushing sport in which a cyclist is pulled by one or two dogs connected to the bicycle through a bungee towline and a specialized bike antenna — a spring-loaded arm mounted to the front fork that keeps the line away from the front wheel to prevent tangles.
The sport is typically practiced on dirt trails, forest roads, and gravel paths during dry or cool-weather months when snow is absent. Dogs wear a pulling harness and run ahead of the bike, responding to directional voice commands. The rider pedals to assist on uphills and controls speed with brakes on downhills, making it a collaborative effort between human and dog.
Competitive bikejoring races range from short sprints of 3 to 5 kilometers to longer endurance courses. It is closely related to canicross and dog scootering, and many mushers cross-train across all three dryland disciplines. Mountain bike handling skills and reliable voice control of the dog are both essential for safe and enjoyable bikejoring.