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When motorcycling lover Alan Valkeith went out on the road, there was one – big and furry – thing that he really missed. And so rather than leave his pet dog at home, the 62-year-old found the perfect solution for the St Bernard – a sidecar. Not only that but the appropriately named Harley also has Doggles and a specially-made crash helmet. ‘As soon as I make a move to go in the garage, he’s there, wanting to get in the bike,’ Mr Valkeith said. ‘I don’t like leaving a dog on its own at home, especially with a St Bernard. They have to be with someone or another animal, otherwise they fret.’ Harley was given Doggles to protect him from the sun while on the Honda Gold Wing 1200. Mr Valkeith also bought a helmet and remoulded the polystyrene inside to make it fit his 17-month-old pet’s head. Harley was then introduced gradually to the open road, taking small journeys at first. ‘I was surprised how well Harley took to the helmet. Whether he realised we were wearing crash helmets, I don’t know. I’m not sure how dogs’ minds work,’ added Mr Valkeith, who lives in Peterborough. ‘He’s always getting his photograph taken. People who see him can’t believe it.’

When motorcycling lover Alan Valkeith went out on the road, there was one – big and furry – thing that he really missed.

And so rather than leave his pet dog at home, the 62-year-old found the perfect solution for the St Bernard – a sidecar. 
Not only that but the appropriately named Harley also has Doggles and a specially-made crash helmet. 
‘As soon as I make a move to go in the garage, he’s there, wanting to get in the bike,’ Mr Valkeith said. 
‘I don’t like leaving a dog on its own at home, especially with a St Bernard. They have to be with someone or another animal, otherwise they fret.’ 
Harley was given Doggles to protect him from the sun while on the Honda Gold Wing 1200. 
Mr Valkeith also bought a helmet and remoulded the polystyrene inside to make it fit his 17-month-old pet’s head. 
Harley was then introduced gradually to the open road, taking small journeys at first. 
‘I was surprised how well Harley took to the helmet. Whether he realised we were wearing crash helmets, I don’t know. I’m not sure how dogs’ minds work,’ added Mr Valkeith, who lives in Peterborough. 
‘He’s always getting his photograph taken. People who see him can’t believe it.’

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