I have a lot of respect for anyone who has the bravery and resilience to cycle in a town with no bike lanes. What a chad. I'd be terrified. My anxiety is way too high to do something like this.

Riding roads isn't so bad. Just remember: Hog the lane if it's too narrow to split safely. Always signal your turns and lane-changes to cars. Ride confidently, straight, and predictably. Never use the left lanes for anything but taking left turns. Wear lights and reflectors when it's dark or low-visibility. Oh, and wear a helmet. And relax. That's it! Safe and easy.

@Patrick94GSR

8 жыл бұрын

+Willy Goat Using the left lane temporarily is fine, when setting up for a left turn. It's often easier to use a break in traffic (the space between "platoons" or groups of cars) to move left a little early, and then move left again to the left turn lane. If you wait too late it can be much more difficult to negotiate the lane changes.

@WhoThisMonkey

6 жыл бұрын

This advice would get me killed in the UK... never use the left lane, I'd end up on someone's bonnet then? lol ... sorry on someone's 'hood' Edit: Just seen matthew's post.

@salamjihad3449

5 жыл бұрын

LEFT LANE LEFT TURNS ??? LOL WTF THATS FOR CARS .. BIKES NEED TO STAY RIGHT .CROSS AT THE LIGHT THEN WHEN THE LIGHT TURNS GREEN CONTINUE ON YOUR RIGHT TURN !!

@ib9737

4 жыл бұрын

If you don’t want to use the left lane for a left turn. Perform a hook turn.

@jayasmrmore3687

2 жыл бұрын

@@WhoThisMonkey this is for countries that drive on the right, it’s the opposite of your country drives on the left

I've been shouted at, spit on, shot with water cannons, cut in front of, and nearly grazed with a German Sheppard dog barking out the window. Some motorists don't like sharing the road, usually young ones. The old ones that don't belong on the road will run ya right over.

@futureshock7425

6 жыл бұрын

General Voltard when we start locking up these aggressive drivers , taking their licenses, and fining them into bankruptcy things will change

@koamaalaelu180

4 жыл бұрын

This is why you have a camera

@koamaalaelu180

4 жыл бұрын

Im also scared to ride on the road now

@testexpirement5181

4 жыл бұрын

Start legally carrying so next time if the dog comes too close you can show who’s boss

@koamaalaelu180

3 жыл бұрын

@Anonymous Panacea in a electronics store or any store

Your videos of actual street riding situations are very helpful as I prepare to commute 7 miles to work. Thanks for sharing. You are definitely helping me ride safely.

@BikeBlogger

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words John Gardner.

@thehabsfanatic5800

3 жыл бұрын

I’m just scared that cars are gonna be dumbasses and not pay attention

I want to do this to get to work, but honestly I'm scared of blocking everyone behind me if I'm too slow.

@lavonnealexander6936

4 жыл бұрын

Master Pope Yoda don’t think like that. I just got over this fear today.

@masterpopeyoda3290

4 жыл бұрын

@@lavonnealexander6936 I'll have to cross an uphill freeway to get to work. Idk if I'd be able to make it at a speed fast enough to not block traffic.

@bubblekisses-13-73

3 жыл бұрын

@@masterpopeyoda3290 fr that's something I have to do for work and I'm a bit on the chubby side. Its gonna be rough

@Gubuyguy

3 жыл бұрын

@@masterpopeyoda3290 freeway or highway? If it's a free problably shouldn't be on it

@blitzn00dle50

2 жыл бұрын

usually I just drive my bike directly on the white line dividing the lanes and hope people aren't too stupid to pass me. It usually works, even on the claustrophobic roads, there's more space between cars than you think

hearing you talk about gas prices almost made me cry

Watching this makes me appreciate all the bike lanes my city put in. Almost every main road has one and it has definitely made it easier for me to cycle with traffic.

@justinm16

11 ай бұрын

Lucky where I live there's no bike lanes

@kawrss31

5 ай бұрын

NO WAY! F em....u heard this guy ''i do what makes me feel confertable *sits in the middle of the road'' OK! well when some guy plows into u because his breaks failed.....ur dead or paralized and he gets a new bumper and hood. enjoy.

@s.haythamalsaid1245

4 ай бұрын

Agh I wish we have that here and pray someday we will 🥲. It is really sad, lucky you.

It's sad that you live in a place where putting yourself between cars is necessary. I hope that one day you'll have safe, separate bicycle lanes in all your towns and cities, so that people of all ages and ability can cycle safely. Until then, good luck out there and keep up the good information on how to survive in the traffic wars.

@patrickjames3321

Жыл бұрын

Even with bike lanes, there can be an accident, I almost hit two bikes at two different times because he wanted to pass me in the right when I was trying to park on the street even though I put my blinkers, if you are going to drive a higher risk vehicle then don’t put yourself in with ton heavy vehicles that go at a considerable higher speed passing you, go to the sidewalk, the sidewalks in this video was empty the whole way. Stupid

@beefy74

Жыл бұрын

@@patrickjames3321with this way of thinking, you’d think you would be advocating for bike lanes. the reason people don’t bike on the road is because a. they’re going wayyyyy too fast to be riding on the sidewalk. you would rather put pedestrians in danger than share the road. b. the sidewalks are terribly kept. majority of states spend billions on car infrastructure vs millions on pedestrian infrastructure. and c. it could be illegal to bike on sidewalks. i know for my state, it’s illegal to use e bikes on sidewalks despite many places not having any bike infrastructure. if you don’t want bikes on the road, fight for biking infrastructure. it’ll even benefit you, more people using bikes rather than cars means less cars on the road.

@patrickjames3321

Жыл бұрын

@@beefy74 i would advocate for bikes to go on the opposite site of the traffic flow, just as pedestrians do when there are no sidewalks, I say it because I’ve almost hit two people already trying to pass me on the right, even though I watched my mirror several times before pulling over to park, and on top of that they made it see as it was my fault. There should be a lot more restrictions for bikers and they should go were they belong, sidewalks, why aren’t you saying to make sidewalks wider and share the sidewalk? Two lane sidewalks for bikes and pedestrians the same? That way the most vulnerable ones are safer.

@user_28373

10 ай бұрын

It’s sad for me too. I feel so unfortunate having to ride a bike. It’s hard finding a job. It’s a mess

What kind of microphone are you using? It sounds amazing even with the wind.

@ThomasMitchellSpaghetti

7 жыл бұрын

Was thinking the same thing.

@ketmax2805

6 жыл бұрын

Brett Scott Gentry he uses one of those beard things.

This is nuts. I used to live in this area and randomly stumbled upon this video. Small world!

I rode my bike for the first time on a major road this Friday. The drivers were actually a lot better than I thought they would be (I live in Dallas). Hopefully people seeing me do it will encourage others to give it a shot and slightly decrease the number of cars on the road.

@BikeBlogger

5 жыл бұрын

Ultimately that's the goal. Ride more, more ride.

No need to move over because you're only doing 17mph. I usually ride 12-15mph (70-yrs old), and you get the same interaction with motorists.

@Patrick94GSR

8 жыл бұрын

+Bungle2010 Pro cyclists are often some of the worst when it comes to riding on the road with other traffic - often riding in the gutter, sneaking up outside a line of cars, putting themselves in danger of being right hooked or left crossed, blowing red lights, etc. Just because a cyclist is a pro or ex-pro doesn't mean squat in regards to traffic cycling.

@ketmax2805

6 жыл бұрын

Patrick94GSR group rides are worse if there is a car behind them they would just hog the lane(not to mention there are only 2 lane roads here) so cars can't pass them,if the car honks the cyclists would flip the driver off.

@OnajTamo

5 жыл бұрын

@@Patrick94GSR All the pro cyclists I have seen in traffic are way more disciplined than the average cyclist. I.e. they don't blow red lights. Everything else you have mentioned is called 'filtering' and is completely legal in most countries. So it is not their responsibility for a potential crash, rather the drivers for not doing his checks properly before turning, most importantly the dead angle check.

@bigring6424

4 жыл бұрын

@@ketmax2805 Cyclists don't hog the lane, they use it. Most lanes aren't wide enough to split-share safely. You pass a cyclist by passing a cyclist, same as you would a slow car. Only difference is most places it's legal to pass cyclists in a no passing zone if done safely. It does become an issue on two lanes if groups are too large, but it actually shortens the train if they ride two abreast, and shortens your passing time. You can't ride in most shoulders on group rides because nobody can see the potholes, glass and trash coming up with time to react. Shoulders aren't always useable even for singles.

@KoruGo

Жыл бұрын

​@@ketmax2805 The road is for cars and bikes. Pass on the opposite lane when it's safe to do so.

Be visible, predictable and alert. Those are good tips, thanks!

@BikeBlogger

9 жыл бұрын

Jorge857 My pleasure. I hope this video helps some people out there who have no choice to to cycle on the bigger streets like this. I'd add you certainly do not need to ride very fast. A steady pace riding in a straight line is fine while making room when safe and logical to do so.

You cut your commute in half on those roads... don't let those roads cut your life in half. I love your work.

24 miles an hour! Damn I can't go over 20 without feeling the eford! I ride a tank(40-45 lbs just the bike without addons)

@mikebird5148

5 жыл бұрын

40-45LBS!! damn!

Well I hope riding my bike from Walmart won’t kill me while commuting 🤦🏼‍♂️😅(I’m broke okay)

@LostWelshman

4 жыл бұрын

With the money you save, in the future you'll be able to afford an upgrade, either parts for your existing bike or a new / second hand one.

@lavonnealexander6936

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂it’s okay 👌 I am riding one too.

very helpful video! I'm starting to ride to work and am looking at all the rules and tips for riding with traffic

I live around that part of St Louis too ! Talk about a small world! I was randomly going through bike safety videos to educate myself (recently started commuting on my road bike) and here I find a bloke from my neck of the woods 😁

incredible I've been thinking about buying a bike next week and commuting with it and I just started watching your videos I didn't even realize you were in the same city as me I'm definitely motivated and have lot more confidence now. thanks man.

@user_28373

10 ай бұрын

How did it go? You get a bike?

Here in Canada if you are 12 years old and up You have to ride on the road. Drivers must give 1meter of space if not they can be fined $500. That’s if and a big if a cop sees them not obeying the law. If you go through a red light on a bicycle and get caught it is a $300 fine. You can also be fined if you go over the speed limit of 50km/hr.

@natek3852

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah I'm 14 and I have to cycle on the road

@blitzn00dle50

2 жыл бұрын

this is in St. Louis, Missouri, where -driving a bicycle on the sidewalk is completely legal outside of business districts and even so the only place that law is enforced is the Delmar Loop -there's almost no speeding enforcement, that's why all of the roads with a speed limit of 35 miles per hour are hauling at 50 or more -because there's no speeding enforcement they also won't pull you over for passing a cyclist too close -there's also minimal red light running enforcement

We need more bicyclists on the road than cars to pressure the town to actually improve the roads to be more bikeable

@zivkovicable

Ай бұрын

Chicken and egg situation. The only thing that will get more people cycling is safer infrastructure. It takes political leadership. A politician who's willing to lose votes to improve their community. Noting will persuade most people to share lanes with speeding traffic. Mass cycling is when you see kids, pensioners and disabled people, and more women cycling on city streets.

Great tips in this video. I try to avoid the major thru roads (even some that are speed limit 25mph) because my single speed is geared so low I spin out at like 14-17mph. I will still take them for short distances or if i have no choice. I find the unprotected bike lanes more dangerous than regular residential roads and multi-use trails. Bike lanes end abruptly, often have things parked in them, commonly have potholes and debris, risk of dooring, and cars get uncomfortably close to me. A new rider riding in the middle of one of these with no helmet scares me.

Love your videos with the info points and occasional silliness (singing, comments, etc.). I wanted to make a couple of suggestions that have made my biking easier and with peace of mind. In addition to locking it up just as you had suggested, I also detach the front wheel and lock it into that 'triangle', as well. I also wanted to mention a trick I've used to speed up waiting at traffic lights. If you stop over the sensor in the road (usually a black groove filled in with tar in a rectangle, circle, etc.) with your wheels on one side of it, tip your bike over almost to a point of laying it DOWN ACROSS the sensor, it will trip the light and get you moving quicker sooner. It's basically a magnet that recognizes your bike as a car. This trick also works at fast-food drive-thru's!!! 😂😂

Thank you for making this vid. I wana start cycling, but I'm nervous about making a left hand turn at a busy stop light with multiple lanes. But watching videos has giving me a little confidence.

Wow, I was looking for tips on riding on the road and this is the first video I watched and it was taken just a couple miles from where I'm staying at the moment. "Can't to move back to Colorado". Great video, thanks for making it

Lol price of gas. $2+ . Ahhhhh good times 😂

Hi From Iraq I Enjoyed The Ride ....

I do this all the time, the cars flying by is an exciting rush and it saves me money since I don't have to pay for gas.

$2.779. Lol! Don't you wish it were that low now?! BB, your channel is one of the best! Wishing you safe travels from Leesburg, Florida.

always ride where you feel most comfortable

thanks, I was looking for this kind of information..afraid to ride.... I once saw an accident and that scared me but she was riding so fast and tried to get ahead of the car when making a turn to the right the car was making a right too and the biker went ahead between the sidewalk and the car making a right ....the car was faster and corner her making her fall.... I like the way you are doing it, respecting the cars, biking behind them not trying to bet in the middle or trick getting ahead in between because you can

You're really good at riding bicycles on the road. Thank you for the video. Always ride safely... ^^

If you try this in Belgium you are getting hoinked at every 2 minutes. Ran over every 10.

@tylerdurden5401

7 жыл бұрын

MrWouzke in Myanmar it's 10 times worse.

@jesuschavez8417

6 жыл бұрын

Tyler Durden Here in Las Vegas a woman once yelled "if you won't ride responsibly then I'll run you over!" LMAO

@tubwaiyan6776

3 жыл бұрын

@@tylerdurden5401 how is it now?

Dude teach me !!! I am not worthy!! I'm terrified. But slowly I'm gaining confidence.

I'm trying to learn to drive my bike in LA traffic. Here people are parked all along the sides of the road, and trucks are everywhere, plus the lanes are 4-6 across on most roads. It's very risky, but so is driving a car down here.

I have a mountain bike with a 20" wheel diameter that I have since I was 11. My average on the road is like 8-10 mph, while yours is like 25-30. I am still short enough to ride ithe bike safely, that is I'm only 5'4", though I'm now 24. What every cyclist on the road should have, as I do, are rear view mirrors. You can buy them for like only $10 each, you can always see what's behind you, and you don't have to look back.

@joellebrodeur1015

2 жыл бұрын

I'm a new rider and have side mirrors mounted. Just like driving a car, I learned to use my bike mirrors. It was hard in the beginning while staying straight.

Great video and thanks for taking the time to make it

Back when we were complaining about gas being $2.77! How ignorant we were!

I live about two hours south of Stl! Grew up in Eureka. My town is.... fairly unwelcoming to cyclists. Luckily, the bike-loving community is swelling here. I find hogging the right lane (when appropriate) makes me feel a lot safer. Motorists come too close when I ride the edge.

That last intersection looked a bit scary. Great video young fella.

Wow! You can ride fast! Awesome!

I'm not a fast rider, sometimes on roads similar to this going maybe 12 if I have a headwind or something. I've never had a problem controlling the lane. It really is the safest way to ride!

I clicked on this, wanting to know how it might be to ride on the road in my city. Turns out this IS my city! 😂 Thanks for this video! From a fellow St. Louisan!

@blitzn00dle50

2 жыл бұрын

does every single person from st. louis shout out when they see st. louis? if this is just a part of st. louis I sure as hell know I'm affected

@WinkBlinkNod

Жыл бұрын

@@blitzn00dle50 Yep. It’s in the town charter.

I love this content, Im thinking of doing something like this with my Electric Unicycle to help others learn how to traverse the road.

Good tips! I just got back from a 10 mile night ride (never ridden at night before) and it was much scarier than I thought it would be. Could you do a video about how to remain calm while riding at night? During the day I'm fine in traffic but at night for some reason I feel like anyone behind me who doesn't pass me is following me. I guess I'm just paranoid. Still nice to get out and ride though!

@Jorge857

9 жыл бұрын

Slizzard73 I ride at night couple times a week. My personal suggestion would be to feel safe in the first place, that is, get a reflective vest and some good lights, specially some that let you be seen from an angle. I suppose you already have lights, but my thinking is that with lights, the more the better. I don´t care if I look ridiculous for having 2 front lights, 2 rear lights and reflectives all over the place (vest, shoes, shorts, ankles and t-shirt), safety is never enough.

@BikeBlogger

9 жыл бұрын

Slizzard73 Ok, Slizzard73. I'll cover it in a future video.

@Slizzard73

9 жыл бұрын

BikeBlogger Thanks!

@Slizzard73

9 жыл бұрын

Jorge857 I have a nice set of front and rear lights, but I think I'll add a flashing led to my helmet and look into getting a fluorescent yellow jersey. Maybe I'll look for some reflective straps too.

@jesuschavez8417

6 жыл бұрын

Slizzard73 lol

thanks for the tips they really helped me, by the way i live in missouri too

We are literally forced to have cars it’s such bs

your endurance is great, wish i was as good aha! also thanks for not breathing down the mic really loud, its a pet peevee

I was watching this for about thirty seconds when I noticed the Schnucks and was like... he's in St. Louis!! Then this whole video became a fun puzzle where I tried to figure out where you were. Very fun.

@blitzn00dle50

2 жыл бұрын

the second worst stretch of Manchester. Directly east of Big Bend is the worst, dear god why is there parking

I like your video editorial. Very well done.

I drive a motorcycle, and you guys have guts, its almost like its become more dangerous on a bicycle then a bike with an engine

Here i am still waiting for spring to finally be able to bike again Winter here up north SUCKS

I had to do this for the first time today. Had an anxiety attack because of all the traffic.

That was a great ride ❤️❤️

Now, I dont ride my bike almost anywhere on public roads but when I have its either been on the respective bike lane or on the sidewalk. And if I want to turn I usually try crossing with the crosswalks. The other day I was driving and these 2 old guys were riding their bike and since there wasn't a lot of space on the street I obviously played a little slower until a bigger street came on. The thing I didn't understand was, the street had a bike area where you can go along the road without disturbing the drivers. But they continued on the road. Now obviously I tried being respectful so I gave them like a solid 4 feet when I tried passing them when my left lane was clear.

nice sharing, I did it

Thanks allot for all of your help

Nice vlog! Ride On!

BB I live close to Maplewood Missouri close enough to cycle in St Louis County so cool

Keeping this in mind for when I decide to take my electric unicycle on the road

His arms look terrifying

@koamaalaelu180

4 жыл бұрын

Ikr

@antred11

4 жыл бұрын

Slenderman. 😁

@HopyHop1

4 жыл бұрын

Is he a cyclist or a bodybuilder?

I just found you today and you're in the same city small world huh, That makes it easier cause now I feel it's accurate to where I ride Just wanted to know how it is on these roads thanks

I was terrified to ride on the roads even in our rural area but after I got a mirror on my helmet that all changed. I can see what people are doing behind me if they are getting over and it took 95% of the fear away. On a road with lanes too narrow to spare, I take the center of the lane until a car approaches from behind. If the oncoming traffic is clear then I signal and move over to the shoulder until they pass. If the oncoming lane isn't clear or it's not safe to pass I hold the lane until it is. There are always jerks and idiots who don't know the law and I just ignore their honks and insults. They are showing me their lack of character and I'd have them away from me and down the road and out of my life. And if they want to fight about it I carry bear spray. Riding in the center of the lane does a couple of things: It makes you maximally visible and it lets drivers know that you are part of the flow of traffic. When you ride on the crumbly edge of the road you can't go as fast and drivers don't treat you as another vehicle on the road with right of way. When being overtaken, I try to time getting over so that they see me doing it but they don't have to slow down and I think they really appreciate that I'm working with them and not against them. If you don't have a mirror then give it a try and you will see. They have them that mount on your helmet, that clip on a pair of glasses, and that attach to the end of the handlebars.

1:54 is a VERY dangerous position to be in. We motorcyclist knows it well. You get rear ended like that. That is why we allow lane spitting in CA. You go to front of the cars to have a cushion for you back. Otherwise you watch your back like a hawk.

@Patrick94GSR

8 жыл бұрын

+Carlyle's Tech Reviews no, lane splitting and moving to the front is incredibly rude and annoying to motorists because most of them have already passed, and they would be forced to negotiate another pass. It's different with motorcycles because you can speed away. Not so with a bicycle. I always take my place in line, which makes me more predictable to everyone around me. When I see a car approaching in my mirror, I usually turn and look straight at them, which helps ensure that they have seen me and are coming to a stop.

@carlylestechreviews6702

8 жыл бұрын

Patrick94GSR Again. getting killed by being rear ended is a high risk. I'd rather be rude than dead. As for annoying driver...only because you pass them. When light turns green I either shoot out ahead and leave the slow (reaction time to green light is typically very slow.) cars behind, or I get out of way so they dont have to be impeded by me. I don't impede traffic because I do close to speed limit or get out of way because I'm alert and see when I might cause issues and adjust. MANY cyclists are oblivious, so that is why they piss of drivers and frankly faster cyclists like myself. They get so zoned out. Of course cars hate them. ANYBODY in the road that is spaced out is annoying. Pedestrians, cars, motorcycles, bicycles. I dont want on my tombstone "He was a polite cyclist". No thanks.

@Patrick94GSR

8 жыл бұрын

Carlyle's Tech Reviews In many areas that sort of riding is not possible, and many people are not capable of such. I'm not able to ride that fast unless it's downhill. Traffic lights are typically spaced out about a mile apart or more, where I live. There is absolutely no way you're going to get away from traffic in that scenario. What statistics are you using to make the claim that waiting centered in the lane is high risk? Motorcycle crashes? You can't use that because motorcycles and bicycles are quite different, despite them both having two wheels. A person on a bike LOOKS different than a motorcyclist, and motorists tend to notice things that are different. They tend to "tune out" things that are more of the same. If there's a road with a RTO lane, a straight lane, and a LTO lane, where would you position yourself to go straight across the intersection? I use the lane that best serves my destination, and it has worked for me every time, without issue. Polite cyclist? Maybe, maybe not. But I'm courteous, predictable, and visible. And that's what keeps me safe. cyclingsavvy.org/hows-my-driving/

@carlylestechreviews6702

8 жыл бұрын

Patrick94GSR If I can't ride as I described before, then I don't ride there because I consider it too dangerous. I only ride with traffic I can keep up with. If I can't keep up, then I crawl on the sidewalk or find a bike path. I simply can't put my life in the hands of motorists which is what you do when you wait in the back. The only thing keeping you alive is luck because if a car misses the light and runs into you, you are done. Unless you are constantly watching your back and have an escape route planned, you are sitting duck. You are basically just hoping this never happens. I can't rely on hope. As for it being different on motorbikes, that is wrong also. Cars rear end cars as well. So the issue is more about the lack of safety that both bicycles and motorcycles share. We both have no bumpers and will probably die or get seriously hurt if hit like that. So the fact that we might be missed is only part of the issue. The big issue is vulnerability that we both share. At least on a motorcycle we have serious helmets and protective gear. On a bicycle all you have is that silly helmet hat at most so you are at more risk than I. Also, motorcycle are outnumbered by bicycles by far so the motorcycle is more strange, so would stand out more. A bicycle is much more common but again it's about lack of protection. As far as stats, I know from studying about motorcycle safety that cars running/racing lights or missing lights is a big threat to us. We are too small for a distracted driver racing the light to see.

@Patrick94GSR

8 жыл бұрын

Too small, which is EXACTLY why I place myself directly in the driver's line of sight. That is the best chance I have of being seen and noticed. Plus I run dual bright flashing lights at all times (steady and pulsating at night). If you have paths and stuff that's cool, but most places do NOT have such things. And what they do have is very fractured, at best. At some point in time you will have to ride with traffic, and riding at the edge is very dangerous. I've heard of a couple of people lightly tapped on the rear of their bike while waiting in the lane at a light. I have not heard of a single person killed while doing so. Conversely I've heard of many people killed while riding in bike lanes, on shoulders, and on sidewalks. There is always risk in life. If you think riding out of the direct path of a car is always going to keep you safe, you may end up with a nasty surprise. Many people ride like that, and many people are killed while doing so.

You know I'm amazed at you, 'cuz you said you're making 25m/h but you can still talked, WOW.

@morningbear3794

5 жыл бұрын

Joel Alonzo bikes = bueno

The only thing I'm worried about (cause I'm going to ride on the street tomorrow for the first time on my new bike) is that when I stop at a light I'm afraid of stopping to late or when the light turns green I wont br able to get back up on my back fast enough to go

Do you have tips for most of europe, where roads aren't built like highways so there's only 1 line per direction? Should I still ride in the middle of the lane or stay on the right? Either way I'm gonna block the cars behind me.

Manchester road can be a beast man lol you’re brave it’s such a narrow road especially for biking

@blitzn00dle50

2 жыл бұрын

bro yeah, Manchester is trash. At this point improving it would be starting over from scratch, lol

30 miles an hour on a single speed on a flat... you got some cadence!

Nice post. I was curious if other cyclist did a defensive cycling tutorial. I did the same recently for a riding in Australia.

@BikeBlogger

7 жыл бұрын

Check out CyclistLorax and CyclingSavvy. I also have a playlist talking about various road cycling topics (read the blogs that accompany each video) kzread.info/head/PLEZf1_jDCYJ2lNB5BpMOsqM8mNDK_nEX5

@loudkitday

7 жыл бұрын

Sweet! Thanks for that. Will be sure to check it out.

I #love this :)

Do any drivers try to forcibly split the lane or not let you in? I live in a busy area and the few times I’ve tried to hit the main road I get a bit paranoid about this since it’s happened to other cyclists in my area

Great video! Stay safe out there! I have no idea where you are, but those are amazing gas prices! 😆 I haven't seen anything below $5 a gallon here in LA since COVID... It's only getting worse and more expensive, some places are about $10 a gallon!! Insanity! Financially it's hard here in LA and bike lanes suck, so whoever commutes on bike and skates pretty much has very little options on the streets and the drivers are crazy and selfish... Public transportation takes three times as long, So pretty much a 20-minute commute would take you an hour and a half minimum with public transportation.. It's terrible I wish cities cared to make better bike lanes Santa Monica did an amazing job during COVID the entire city of Santa Monica is amazing after COVID and completely did ALL their cities lanes in an amazing way, All other places should take notes lol

Gas prices are creeping back up there again here as well. I've saved thousands of dollars by biking instead of driving. We went from a two car household to one car. Sometimes people honk and/or say things, I think this happens to almost everyone who rides a bike to commute around town. What's the worst thing that's ever happened to you from passerby's. A few months ago someone tossed their cup of ice out the weekend, unfortunately for them they missed me by about 2 feet. lol

@BikeBlogger

9 жыл бұрын

James Robinson Hello James Robinson. I've been honked at only a half dozen times since I began biking everyday about a year ago, but I can't think of a particularly bad incident like the one you mentioned. As you said, there are always those who think the horn is a toy and there's no avoiding them whether you are on a bike or in a car. Luckily I haven't really had any bad words (I've heard) exchanged with motorists. Glad you are all right. I think the best thing to do is ignore it, be polite, laugh, and just get away from the crazy person and continue to follow the rules of the road. You may limit these encounters if you can ride during non rush hour times. Motorists often do not realize it requires a great deal of concentration to ride a bicycle compared to driving an automobile. Nutty people like that could be on drugs, drunk, sleep deprived, etc. When I first practiced driving a car my first thought was, wow, this is so easy and the amount of power I have in my hands right now certainly shouldn't be held by anyone but the best trained and responsible people. I honestly felt like Einstein before his death and his regret of helping bring about nuclear weapon technology. LOL

@Storm177

9 жыл бұрын

99% of the motorist I've noticed are careful and courteous, but there will always be the few that think throwing something is a funny joke or just dislike slowing down for half a second because of a bike. I just let it roll off of my shoulder. It's beautiful outside today, in the mid 70's. Just home relaxing for a little bit will definitely be going back out later this evening. Just completed a 6.3 mile ride with no purpose, just out riding.

awesome i will do this

Cool GreatRiversGreenway posted this video on their facebook feed.

imagine you could maybe do 27 mph if you had multiple gears, nice ride though, i use a townie comfort 27 speed with a 26" by 2.215' tire i average about 10-12 fairly flat ground

You should never move Right in a narrow lane. Always control the lane if its too narrow to safely share. If you move Right you may make yourself invisible to Left turning motorists and giving up your escape zone in case something were to happen, or if theirs road debris along the edge. I tend to ride on roads that max out at 40mph, nothing higher. The only exception is the road I live on the speed limit is 45mph, but quite often people go 50 or more. Stay safe.

@kitchencarvings4621

Жыл бұрын

I ride every day on a road that has 10 ft. wide lanes and a 65 mph speed limit. I've been doing it for 7 years. I have not had a single problem but that is because the traffic is so low. There's plenty of room to pass and almost never oncoming traffic. The shoulder is about 6 inches wide. I get passed maybe one or two times in two miles on this road. Now if it was winding or had more traffic I wouldn't do it. The key is to have a mirror. don't just ride your bike but drive it like you would a car and watch what other people are doing. The only real danger is if I drift off in thought and don't pay attention. I can see what cars are doing behind me and if they are not getting over I can always bail into the grass alongside the road. If a car is weaving all over the place I get off the road and let the drunk driver go on down the road and away from me.

I ride on hills, broken concrete, over curbs, dangerous drivers, pot holes, dangerous looking people, snow, ice, strong wind, bike thieves, and this is not a bad city. Bike manufactures know nothing about bike security. The whole world is flat, no thieves and everyone is rich. lol I have the kryptonite $75 U bolt. Heavy gauge wire twisted around removable parts. A bell, upright handle bars, 21 speeds, electric front wheel drive, a steel box for the battery, front and rear baskets, a tailor, a mirror strapped to my wrist, tools, studded tires for ice, a big fat seat, and a good knife. I never go in the street except to cross. I hate quick release wheels, insecure rear racks, any bike where my butt is above my head, and stupid handlebar mirrors. I ride slow and believe every driver is a kamikaze on his cell phone aiming for me. And I pray. :-)

Ride where you feel comfortable and in adherence to State and Municipal laws (many motorists only think they know all the laws). Ride with cameras recording at all times and keep your cool (until a motorist puts your life un danger...then go for the kill).

Hey +BikeBlogger I would like to see a video that explains how to deal with heavy wind conditions. Here in Germany unfortunatley when its not Summer we have a lot of wind in the North and id like to know some tips comeing from u^^.

@BikeBlogger

8 жыл бұрын

+Flo Mah Hi Flo Mah! I touched on this topic in another video kzread.info/dash/bejne/ppqkmJeoeLG_gpc.html Before you head out try to find a route that goes with the wind up the biggest hills, and if there is a sheltered route (lots of trees) the better. Like the rain, I find it helps mentally to learn to embrace it rather than fight it.

riding on the right side is actually not legally advised. so that driver was mistaken. thanks for the upload btw!

Dude you're fast as hell! Is 25mph a normal speed because I can only keep up around 16-18

excelentes videos

Not sure what state you're in but in Fl you would be breaking the aw by doing this. In Fl you have to share the lane. The only exception to this is if their are dangerous road conditions or their isn't enough space to share the road.

Got me back into bikes

i just ride my bike on busy street today...my anxiety kicked in so fast..lots of vehicles honked at me..but i survived..next time I would just take my time crossing the street...lol

Did you pass Maplewood HS? I bought a road bike from Maplewood Bicycle 30 years ago or so! Didn't see it. Is it still there?

2.77 9/10 for gas. The reason for the 9/10s is simple. There's a huge competition on gas prices. Some people will drive two miles out of their way to save pennies per gallon. $2.77 9/10 looks better than $2.78, but that's what they are charging you. You're getting the best gas mileage of all though.

Good riding, I hate those idiots who duck in out between cars and blame the drivers if they get knock the bike.

Some roads have drains on side of road and bike tire will fall into and cause bike to flip over forward they should have metal crossover the other way to prevent that from happening.

I always feel awkward at stoplights. Not sure if i should ride the shoulder to the front of the line or wait behind the car in front. Especially if im making a left turn, sometimes ill just move to the crosswalks

I don't think I saw where you passed the guy on the right... Can you tell me the time and explain what you should have done? I'm just starting out and it sounded important :) Thanks, and loving your videos!

@BikeBlogger

9 жыл бұрын

Adam Richards I started passing some folks at 4:55, so whenever you begin passing on the right watch out for blind spots. Cars certainly don't expect you there and it's better to just slow down a little if you can. I was on a hill and didn't really want to stop spinning.

I love life american!!! (from Brazil)

Road bike is my Dream Bike, and it's going to be my first Bike

so nice to ride there . much easier then the small busy single roads here in uk

@BikeBlogger

9 жыл бұрын

Michael Hardy I know! I've seen videos of people riding their bike on the roads in European countries and they are so much narrower because the cities are older I guess.

@ravennexusmh

9 жыл бұрын

It's hard to build wider roads into a town that has buildings that are 700years old without tearing those buildings down and starting again .

@ravennexusmh

8 жыл бұрын

there is i live by one, but 'im talking about city commuting like that.

Just trying seating high to be visible also with bold lights and loud colors is not enough if car drivers do not look you way. Believe it or not I got bumped by this young female driver who was looking down at her phone while speeding out of a gas station driveway. I think it is too risky to ride alongside of cars. Forget about commuting to work here in Cali, I am not doing it.

I’m 14 and to get to places I have to ride my bike to get to places on a pretty long road that sometimes has pretty bad traffic. Am I allowed to just ride on the white line? I’m nervous people will get upset and honk at me

Well at least you didn't skip arm day 😜😂

I live in a place where the closest and most effective main road has but two lanes for both sides. Unfortunately the shoulder is filed with parked ones and you are left to go in betwean them and the trafic... you can only hope everyone else is on their toes.

@linsalon3588

7 жыл бұрын

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