I was a courier when I was at uni 30 years ago, before the internet took most of the work away. I remember carrying a $3 000 000 cheque from a brokerage to the stock exchange, and flowers to women who burst into tears in front of me, pets, all sorts. It was a much better way to pay my way through college than washing dishes or flipping burgers. I only almost died a few times, and ended up in hospital once. But it taught me all about the city (Melbourne, Australia), all its little nooks and crannies.

I rode for American Expediting in Philly around ‘93-‘94. It snowed my first day, and every Wednesday for a month. Great way to get to know the city three dimensionally. Almost died a few times but no regrets. I carried everything from guns, to drugs, to million dollar contracts in giant boardrooms in 1&2 Liberty. One of my regulars was picking up and running ads for a high-end brothel to the City Paper; crazy. I lived on fresh roasted cashews and Elliot’s Amazing Apple juice. Glad to see it’s still around. #771 aka 71 southern one

I am a bike messenger from Amsterdam, Netherlands. All I see is a days work, and I love the concept you put out. Keep it up, keep pushing!

@Maximilian-Willert

11 ай бұрын

My highest respect goes out to you, it's a crazy city! Many people underestimate it!

This guy crushes it. Keep up the glorious work, Dan.

sick af bro, hope we get to see more in this format

Much Respect,keeping it alive❤

This guy is cool.

Love this type of content, works really well. Keep going !

@humansweredesignedforbikes

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, means a lot!

705 still rocking it in the mountains

Great video format! I like it!

Good with the commentary n not just another grand theft auto type vid

Felt every word of this

Ah this is lovely.

Non-electric bike messengers still exist?

The most important thing is to have fun and if you think you look somewhat cool or you are confident in what you do than thats even better. I don´t do courrier rides theres just no demand in the country side but I guess when I´ll go to uni my fixedgear will be used for more than just commuting

Very nice video!

I love his bike

dans being humble.... bike couriers ARE cool AND sexy ;) stay safe

nice!

dan is very cool

you ARE cool, Dan. stay dry out there ;)

🔥☝🏽❤️

what kinda Surly is he riding? I haven't seen a surly fixed gear in a minute...so bad ass!

@humansweredesignedforbikes

8 ай бұрын

Pretty sure it's a Steamroller. Definitely makes a great work bike!

@holasanja6618

8 ай бұрын

Yeah I think so too. Fuck it i was debating between a Wabi Classic Fixie or building my own...now I think its time to by the Steamroller frame and send it!@@humansweredesignedforbikes

Why don't you replace the back hub with a 3-speed gearless hub?

@humansweredesignedforbikes

10 ай бұрын

He uses fixed gear to brake

@zygmuntthecacaokakistocrat6589

10 ай бұрын

3-speed gearless is a contradiction in terms.

I don't understand why you would tear down the no parking signs and how did you make $6.00 doing it?

@humansweredesignedforbikes

10 ай бұрын

Time Cycle is commissioned to remove these signs when they expire, and they get paid to do so. Otherwise they could remain posted for too long or become litter. This is as far as I know.

@peterjv8748

10 ай бұрын

@@humansweredesignedforbikes Gotcha. Thanks. I hate cars so I'm in favor of anything to screw them over. That's why I asked.

whats the bag hes using here? someone know?

@humansweredesignedforbikes

Жыл бұрын

ReLoad Bags

@MediumHalf

10 ай бұрын

If you want one, get one soon- reload bags are closing down

@cult2

10 ай бұрын

@@MediumHalf really?? 😮😮 why

I agree that humans were designed for bikes. Well humans designed bikes for themselves, So... ya,

How come you are tearing down parking signs? Glad you get paid to do it. Just wonder what the deal is?

@humansweredesignedforbikes

11 ай бұрын

His company gets contacted to put up and take down temporary parking signs. They are taken down when the date passes or they aren't needed anymore.

@patrickknight6542

11 ай бұрын

@@humansweredesignedforbikes Love it! Thanks for helping me understand.

@shalakabooyaka1480

11 ай бұрын

@@humansweredesignedforbikes probably way cheaper than sending out city workers too. Nice.

I would love to see this guy go electric! Maybe he's too used to coaster brakes, or wouldn't find it as fun. But it would seriously help him on the rough days when weather is bad or morale is low. I think Dan is cool!

@zygmuntthecacaokakistocrat6589

10 ай бұрын

You'd run the battery out in 1/2 a day.

@AudioSpaceGeek

10 ай бұрын

I’m guessing that’s a fixie. One gear, no brakes.

@trickyaa

8 ай бұрын

max true ride ofcourse @@AudioSpaceGeek

University city is the worst with all the inclines😅

Why is he taaaalking, like,thaaat...!?😅😂

Why is he talking like that??? Raiiiing Laundrrrreey Decaaadees Silly 😊

@Nilbog-Hunter

11 ай бұрын

Cause not everyone talks the same, why does it even matter lol

@MediumHalf

10 ай бұрын

Philly accent

@zygmuntthecacaokakistocrat6589

10 ай бұрын

Mature people don't make fun of other peoples' accents.

@AB-wf8ek

3 ай бұрын

I don't recognize a single thing weird with the way he's talking, you need to get out more