Biker's sidecar-riding dog 'making people smile'
Summary
Alan Valkeith, a 78-year-old man from March, Cambridgeshire, rides his motorbike with his St Bernard dog, Louis, who sits in a specially adapted sidecar. The pair attract attention and smiles from people, and Valkeith is now building a small caravan for Louis to travel and rest in safely.Key Facts
- Alan Valkeith rides a Honda GL1500 Gold Wing motorbike with his dog Louis in a sidecar.
- Louis is an eight-year-old St Bernard that Valkeith adopted six years ago after he was found abandoned.
- The sidecar has been adapted especially for Louis to travel comfortably and safely.
- People often stop to take pictures of the man and his dog riding together.
- Police officers have also stopped to take photos three times.
- Valkeith is building a small caravan to give Louis a safe place to sleep when traveling.
- Valkeith has owned four St Bernards, all of whom enjoyed riding in the sidecar.
- The Highway Code says dogs must be secured in a vehicle to avoid distractions or injury during travel.
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