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@maxximumb
5 жыл бұрын
Here's an idea. Make it a legal requirement that bicycles have licence plates. This way riders can be held responsible for their conduct. They can be photographed on red light cameras. Identified for dangerous riding etc. By holding the riders to the same road laws as drivers, drivers may be more sympathetic. Also require bike riders to complete a basic proficiency test so they know how to ride safely, know the road laws and become less of a hazard to other cyclists and drivers. The main gripe I hear from drivers is that the rules don't seem to apply to cyclists. By introducing accountability for the cyclists and ensuring the drivers know about it, will probably go a long way to reduce animosity.
@LeahandLevi
5 жыл бұрын
@@maxximumb I agree that a legal framework would be helpful but remember that those laws actually do already exist. I also worry that if you start putting limitations on who can ride a bike those vulnerable populations who don't have money for a car or access to one will be even further shut out from getting around the city. But still an interesting idea.
@placid9073
5 жыл бұрын
You should really visit Davis, California. We're known as the city of bikes and we've spent millions of dollars rerouting our whole town around bike lanes and bike culture. On top of that, we have a huge emphasis on saving our environment and encouraging sustainability.
@maxximumb
5 жыл бұрын
@@LeahandLevi I'm not from the US and there are very few laws to regulate cyclists here. The limitations I would suggest are just a competency test, showing that the cyclist understands the road signs, lane markings and other rules of the road and are able to control a bicycle safely. On passing the test you'd be given a licence number plate that must be displayed on the bicycle. The test could be administered at accredited cycle shops or your local police station for a nominal fee. I'm not trying to restrict access to bicycles, just ensure that people know what they should be doing on a bike and can ride safely.
@XellosMetallium
5 жыл бұрын
Maxx B License tag for a bicycle? They not allow on the same lane as a car. It’s frustrating enough we have atv and dirt bike bombarding the drive way. Unless you have a electric bike that can move 40mph we don’t mind. You’re in the way and no one like to slow down because some idiot move out of the bike lane.
@yestoless
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, cities should be designed for people, not cars. Transportation by bus, bike or foot should be made as easy and attractive as possible. No, having bike lanes does not stop drivers from hating bikers. There are plenty of bike lanes and even bike highways in my country, drivers still hate bikers. I have a few theories on why. Might comment later.
@Leksuttaja149
5 жыл бұрын
I have a few theories too. A lot of bicyclist ride like assholes no matter how many bike lanes you build, or how many roads you convert to bik only. I live in southern finland and basically every road has a walking path and a cyclepath with it or next to it newr the helsinki area, except he centre of the capital. but still allmost everyday asshole bicyclist just do whatever they want on the road and cause problems
@Leksuttaja149
5 жыл бұрын
Also a lot of asshole cyclist want to excuse their shitty behavior on the road by yelling ”but muh bicycle lanes” last I heard you dont need a specific lane to obey traffic laws
@VicvicW
5 жыл бұрын
Casey Neistat already debunked the whole bike lane thing.
@UnoRunescaper
5 жыл бұрын
@@dylanbystedt except thats not ture because asshole drivers do get away with dangerous behaviour ALL.THE.TIME. Not every intersection has cameras set up and not every street has police offer's waiting with speed cameras. Cyclists and motorists have similar levels of asshole behaviour because people are assholes, regardless of their mode of transport. The big difference is that asshole motorists can and do kill people with their asshole behaviour.
@Leksuttaja149
5 жыл бұрын
@@UnoRunescaper I quarantee you that if you go by per capita of "assholes on the road" and you compare bicyclists and drivers/motorcyclists. the rate of assholes is going to be higher wih cyclists. just for the simple reason that you cant identify them that easily, they haven't spent thousands on a license to ride their bicycle that they can lose. and they are not targeted and fined as heavily as other road users. if motorcyclists and drivers didin't need licenses and plates it would be a different story, but because you can get away with more stuff on a bicycle, of course they will do it. I mean I remember when I was 14 and used a bicycle I couldn't careless about the rules of the road.
@magnuspetters
5 жыл бұрын
Yesterday they said on the news that: The great thing with the rise of electric scooters is that now we (the cyclist) isn't the most hated anymore. Greetings from Stockholm 🇸🇪
@kris4645
2 жыл бұрын
As a cycling dude (every single day).. I can't stand those scooter fuckers! Lazy dipshits!!!😑😡
@gatetm
Жыл бұрын
Så sant 🤣
@corneliadutch9315
5 жыл бұрын
This sounds so interesting. I am from The Netherlands and go on a bike to school everyday. Never really thought that well on how other countries deal with bikes.
@Leksuttaja149
5 жыл бұрын
Step on the gas, ez
@glowfishin1
5 жыл бұрын
Clearly in the US we don't deal with them very well
@LeahandLevi
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah the Netherlands does things differently (and imo much better) when it comes to bikes. Be very thankful for it!
@thecheezoftheweek1370
5 жыл бұрын
I live in the US and I bike to school everyday as well. You probably have it a lot better than I do, but I can get around. I just don't like being in urban areas with it due to what is explained in the video.
@Lasanke
5 жыл бұрын
Yup in the Netherlands everyone is a cyclist
@yestoless
5 жыл бұрын
Drivers often accuse bikers of driving erratically - sometimes that's true but often car drivers don't understand that the road is very different for bikers. Bikes have a very high point of blanance and only two thin tires (crazy I know). It's easy to tip over, potholes and uneven roads bother bikers more and did you know that the markings on the street can be slippery? Better avoid it or bike slowly as to not crash. That is of course no concern for cars so drivers think bikers are being obnoxious on purpose when really all they want to do is bike savely on crappy roads.
@LeahandLevi
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah there’s not much sympathy amongst road users more generally I find. Somehow as soon as we’re trying to get somewhere we loose our manners.
@LeahandLevi
5 жыл бұрын
@D RBS did you watch the video tho?
@yestoless
5 жыл бұрын
@D RBS cycling in the park won't get you to work, the supermarket, the doctor's office or the library. It's not a hobby, rinding a bike is a mode of transportation.
@yestoless
5 жыл бұрын
@D RBS I know this whole "horseless carriage" thing must be pretty exciting for you, but please consider that there are a lot of ways to get around the city which are also healthier, cheaper, more sustainable and fun than sitting in a traffic jam.
@yestoless
5 жыл бұрын
@@XellosMetallium most cyclists have a drivers licences. They do understand. Plus: bikes ARE traffic. Just like motorbikes, E-Scooters and busses.
@miaaarris5376
4 жыл бұрын
I can sooo relate to this!! I live in Copenhagen where the majority of people do not own a car but a bike, because it's the cheapest, easiest and least time consuming in regards to transportion in Copenhagen. I was on exchange to Western university in London, Ontario and thought I would ride a bike to campus. Oh boy that was crazy! You can not help to jump a bit when a monster pickup truck drives really fast past you. In Denmark, we have separated bike lanes like the sidewalk is also separate from the car lanes in Canada, so we are only in contact with cars when there is no way around it. This makes it safer for everyone.
@valentinorossi4110
5 жыл бұрын
It's not that people on bikes get in the way, but rather they don't follow the rules of the road like blowing through stop signs and turning left on red and such. Bikes must follow the same road laws as cars, but the majority of people on bikes don't do this.
@k-rj740
5 жыл бұрын
*Bikes must follow the same road laws as cars, but the majority of people on bikes don't do this.* That is not what any study on this topic show to be the case. There are several online that one can look at, and they all show the same pattern, and the pattern is that drivers are no better or worse when it comes to following the rules on the road. (Cyclist might be more prone to cycle on red, but drivers catch on easily by using their phones while they drive) Here are a few such studies and research: *New study shows that "scofflaw cyclists" don't break the law any more than drivers* "It is a standard trope that cyclists ignore red lights, blow through stop signs and generally ignore all the traffic rules that govern cars and are not very nice to law abiding pedestrians either. People on bikes are often told that "If cyclists want legitimacy, they should obey the rules of the road”. And indeed, a new study find that cyclists do break the rules fairly often. But guess what? So do drivers and pedestrians, just as often." "When it comes to rule-breaking bicyclists, one popular opinion is that if bicyclists want to be taken seriously as road users, they need to obey the rules of the road like everyone else. Our survey results and the literature review both suggest that drivers break the rules of the road just as much, if not more, than bicyclists. The other common argument is that cities need to step up bicycle law enforcement to improve safety. While bicyclists are certainly not immune from causing harm, the literature suggests lower societal costs and safety risks associated with lawbreaking bicycling as compared to lawbreaking driving. Drivers speed, roll through stop signs, park in bike lanes, and run lights that have just turned red while still considering themselves to be law-abiding citizens. Despite research showing a causal link between such driving behaviors and increased crash rates, injuries, and fatalities, society continues to see these behaviors as rational decisions within our transportation system, other than in the relative minority of places that take Vision Zero as more than a buzzword. Our results suggest that bicyclists seem to be making the same rational choices." www.treehugger.com/bikes/new-study-shows-scofflaw-cyclists-dont-break-law-any-more-drivers.html *Cyclists are just as law-abiding as drivers* www.spokesman.com/blogs/transportation/2015/jul/15/cyclists-are-just-law-abiding-drivers/ The following general conclusions can be made based on the evidence described above: •The majority of cyclists (84%) obey red traffic lights. content.tfl.gov.uk/traffic-note-8-cycling-red-lights.pdf *Only 1-in-8 cyclists run red lights says study of 60 Irish junctions* irishcycle.com/2016/05/26/only-1-in-8-cyclists-run-red-lights-says-study-of-60-irish-junctions/ *Cyclists are a bunch of scofflaws!* *Response:* No more than anyone else-and you don’t like us when we follow the rules. *The Lowdown:* Yes, cyclists break traffic laws. So do redheads, Methodists, white suburban dads, and municipal bus drivers. We-people, that is-break traffic laws every day by bike, foot, and car. For instance, a study by the Society of Automotive Engineers found that in 2012, the nation’s 200 million drivers [now 210 million] use their turn signals just 48 percent of the time. www.bicycling.com/training/a20042771/the-best-responses-to-anti-cyclist-claims/ *Stats on Cycling Through Red Lights* The report concludes A total of 7502 cyclists were surveyed across all of the sites. Of these, an average of 16% violated red lights, whilst the remaining 84% obeyed the traffic signals. Therefore it can be concluded that the majority of cyclists do not ride through red lights. However, the 16% that do must be discouraged from ignoring traffic signals. *Accidents at Red Lights.* Quite revealing is the statistic “Of pedestrians injured in London in a collision caused by red light jumping only 4% involve cyclists, whereas 71% occur when a car driver jumps a red light and 13% when a motorcyclist does. As an organisation representing those two road user groups, CTC suggests IAM ought to call for more road traffic policing to enforce traffic laws, rather than highlighting red light jumping by cyclists.” CTC From media coverage, it often feels running red lights is primarily a violation by cyclists. But, just 4% of accidents suggests that the danger posed by motor cars is much greater. cyclinginfo.co.uk/blog/4756/cycling/stats-red-lights/
@valentinorossi4110
5 жыл бұрын
@@k-rj740 you can't compare how often a bike brakes the law to how often a car brakes the law. It's not a fair ratio. There are far more cars than bikes on the road so therefore cars are going to have more reported incidents than that of bikes.
@k-rj740
5 жыл бұрын
@@valentinorossi4110 Come on, do you really think that the researcher behind the studies hasn't included that simple fact into their research? ;)
@valentinorossi4110
5 жыл бұрын
@@k-rj740 bruh all of the study's you linked were done in the UK. I'm talking about America, where I live.
@k-rj740
5 жыл бұрын
@@valentinorossi4110 The two first references is from the US, as far as I know. Also, do please provide a reference from a study showing us another picture. I would have loved to see that.
@John.T.
4 жыл бұрын
People hate cyclists because: -They are on the road even though they don’t have a motor -During rush hour they cause further delays -An accident involving a car and a cyclist is close to 100% fatal for the cyclist at certain speeds -Half of them don’t wear helmets -If there is an obstruction in the bike lane they will pull into the car lane to go around it instead of going on the side walk -They ignore stop signs and red lights -They go the opposite way up one way streets... on the road. -They ride way too close to the car lanes and don’t ride in a single files -There is no legal consequence for riding their bikes on the road drunk - They aren’t insured (which emphasizes all the above points)
@PassOnPassion
4 жыл бұрын
- Roads aren't restricted to vehicles with a motor, also technically the person is the motor. - Several studies have shown bikes reduce traffic by getting more cars off the road. Having lived in several large cities and be to nearly every state, cyclists have never cause real traffic, other cars do. - Yeah, drivers should stay off the phone, cyclists pay the price. Never heard of a driver getting struck and killed by a cyclist - Half of people also don't wear seatbelts. It's not smart, but I don't dislike a driver for it. - If there's an obstruction in your car lane, cars drive into the on coming lane to go around. it's normal - yeah, and they get ticketed for it if a cop sees it. I've personally seen this happen to people - I've seen cars do this equally as much, it's a dumb thing to do regardless - Often, they don't have a choice, and yeah it's irritating, but of the things that actually slow me down are semi trucks, other cars, motorcycles, tractors, and road construction consist of 99% of the slow downs - There is, you will actually get a DUI operating a bike on a road drunk - I am insured through my home owners insurance and health insurance Also, even if someone doesn't own a car, they're still paying around 50-90% of the taxes that go to build and maintain roads through general living costs that are taxable. People don't want to admit their hatred for cyclists is irrational, it's just a feeling one gets when they see a wanker with lycra on. They can be irritating, but cars are actually dangerous. Most cyclists are out to get or stay healthy. They want to get home to their kids or mom and dad.
@John.T.
4 жыл бұрын
Tyler Larson -Roads are for motorized vehicles, driven by licensed drivers, that have a license plate and are insured with a minimum of $200,000 worth of coverage. This is not mandatory for bicycles. -When the inferstructure is changed to accommodate cyclists it results in road lanes being stolen and turned into bike lanes - lanes that don’t get used as much as car lanes, and during the winter season never get used and as a result creates congestion. -Accidents are a part of driving, they happen for a multitude of reasons - cyclists put themselves in immediate danger every time they travel by bike. -More people wear seatbelts more than a helmet. A lack of a helmet only helps my previous point. -Cars don’t have the option to mount the sidewalk when there’s an obstruction in their lane - considering that’s where cyclists belong in the first place, it should be law that cyclists go on the side walks if there’s an obstruction - a car will stop, and wait for the other lane to clear then go around it - cyclists will merge into the car lane (often without looking) as if they have every right to, causing the car to make evasive maneuvers because of the previous two points. They’re idiots in that regard, and are totally reckless. -That’s great dude, cops enforce the law 👍 That’s not my point, these people don’t follow the rules of the road. -Never seen a car do this for no reason - cyclist do this all the time, its another rule they don’t follow. -So if they don’t have a choice, stay off the road. And it’s not irritating when they don’t travel in a single file, it’s illegal... When something is causing a delay, throwing a cyclist(s) in the mix is asking for trouble. -You get a DUI, and how many points get taken? Does the cop reprocess the bike - is their nonexistent license suspended? Does their optional insurance cover them if they get into an accident? Does their optional insurance rate increase as a result? -Your insurance is not mandatory and you most likely don’t have a plate, that’s a serious problem. Yep and most people who don’t own a car ride on public transportation systems which use the roads which are maintained by their taxes. Cyclists don’t want to admit that they don’t belong on the road according to commuters, or on the sidewalks according to pedestrians. Meanwhile the answer is simple and there are two options: A. If you bike on the road, you can only be on roads with slow speed limits (designated bike routes), you MUST be insured, have a plate and have a LICENSE .(Just like everyone else) B. Or disregard all of that and divide sidewalks into walking and cyclists lanes
@PassOnPassion
4 жыл бұрын
@@John.T. - Roads are for many forms of transportation, it's not an all or nothing thing - again, bike lanes and cyclists have been shown to reduce traffic. They don't add bike lanes to roads already at capacity. Adding them on the correct roads decreases congestion by getting more drivers off the road. They aren't stealing your lane onto the freeway. - Anytime you get on the road you're at some level of danger. Cycling is about twice as dangerous as driving a car, but still half as dangerous as a motorcycle. - what point? that people don't like them because some don't wear helmets? They should wear them, but why is that a reason to dislike them? - It's also illegal for an adult to ride a bike on a side walk because it's extremely unsafe. Most bike accidents involve pedestrians, not cars. It's NOT illegal for other forms of transportation to be in the lane moving with traffic with the exception of highways and roads with minimum speed limits. Saying cyclists just run out into the road without looking is like saying because I saw a car do it, cars do it ALL the time. It's irrational. Cyclists don't want to get hit by cars, they don't intentionally veer out in front of people. If it happens, chances are it was an accident or they didn't realize how fast you were going. Remember, cyclists are you, your family member, your girlfriend. They act accordingly. - My point here is we should be encouraging cyclists to follow the rules, not saying "none of them do, they don't belong, make it illigal" - They have the same right to use that road as you do with your car. period. Yes, it's illegal to ride side by side and it's irritating. They shouldn't do it. - almost all adult cyclists have a drivers license and most have cars, so yeah, all the normal consequence are incurred from a DUI, which are many. - Non motorized vehicles don't require a license, that could always change. It's not going to make you more safe, just identifies the bike in the case of an accident. As a commuter myself, I don't like semi trucks taking up so much road space and my time, but it's important to understand the need. Roads are for many forms of transportation and I think if you looked at it objectively, you'd realize cyclists are just not a big deal. They don't actually put in harms way and of all the things on the road that slow you down, I guarantee they they're far enough down on the list that it's meaningless. increasing the cost of being on a bike isn't going to help anyone, I can understand requiring a drivers license, but most already have that. It's also literally impossible for cyclists to stay on roads with only slow speed limits, those are also the roads with the most accidents anyway. It's irrational you dislike cyclists, an meaningless anger. Just move safely around them and shrug if you don't get it. They just want to get some place quickly and safely while being healthy.
@John.T.
4 жыл бұрын
Tyler Larson I’m gonna add subheadings because this is getting slightly confusing. Roads: -Roads are for insured vehicles with licensed drivers - your logic is suggesting skateboards, scooters, unicycles, hover boards and roller blades should be on the road too. -“they don’t add bike lanes to roads already at capacity” False. -Adding them to the incorrect roads (which happens all the time) increases traffic and congestion because existing lanes are converted into bike lanes. -a person is on the road whether they are on a bike or in a car - they add to the traffic regardless - at least a car can hold more than one passenger -never said anything about “lanes to the freeway” Danger: -So cycling is twice as dangerous as driving a car -agreed. But half as dangerous as a motorcycle - what makes you believe that? Helmets: -my point is, it’s already dangerous for them to be on the road - it becomes more dangerous when they don’t have a helmet. A car would be more likely to kill the cyclist if they’re not wearing a helmet. Why should drivers have to deal with that variable on a daily basis? It’s completely unnecessary... Obstruction on the road: -I know it’s illegal to ride a bike on the sidewalk, that’s a stupid law.... What is the percentage of accidents involving a cyclist and a pedestrian, fatal? What is the percentage of accidents involving cyclists and cars, fatal? Do we even have to look at those numbers to determine which situation is more likely to kill you? -I never said they do it intentionally, they are “reckless idiots” remember? They’re not doing it to be malicious... Following the rules: -They can learn the rules when they study for their bicycle license - and they can follow them when they pay a mandatory insurance each month in case they cause damage they cannot afford. The Right to be on the road: -No they don’t - you want certain people to have special privileges based on the fact that they ride a bike. Do you think car insurance and drivers licenses should be a thing if the past as well? DUI’s: -Obviously not talking about people with drivers licenses... Policy: -It needs to change in order for it to be fair for everyone else. Safety is what we’ll discuss once they’ve earned the right to be on the road in first place... Your POV: Your point about the semi trucks is beyond irrelevant. They have every right to be there and they are providing a very important service - transporting goods... I’m glad you understand their need 👍 You look at this objectively: Cyclist: -Any age is acceptable -Uninsured -No requirement to have a license -No requirement to know the rules of the road -No license plate Driver: -Must be at least 16 years old -Must pass a written exam on the rules of the road -Must pass at least one driver’s exam (usually two) -Must be insured -Must have a license plate (in some countries , two plates) Both share the same space while commuting. This is fair to you? You see nothing wrong? I’m the irrational one? Cyclists want to be on the road - but don’t want to pay for their right to be there. Which is what ALL drivers are forced to do. My POV: I’m not angry, I’m just simply calling out the obvious bullshit cyclists refuse to see. What you refuse to see. It is, however, pretty annoying when you call me irrational for holding perfectly rational opinions on the subject
@PassOnPassion
4 жыл бұрын
@@John.T. - You aren’t looking at the laws and your suggestions would effectively make it illegal for any unlicensed human to travel any distance if there are no sidewalks. Roads are for transportation via many different means. People can walk and run on the side of the road legally too and there are laws requiring drivers of motorized vehicles to respect that and move around safely as the driver is not the one vulnerable to serious injury. - Sidewalks are more dangerous for bikes and pedestrians than roads. I think if you tried traveling via a bike you would quickly understand why. - The statistics vary by state, but per 100k drivers, 100k regular cyclists, and 100k motorcyclists, over (usually well over) twice as many injuries and deaths occur with motorcyclists than cyclists. - Cyclists have every legal and moral right to be on the road like you have the right to go for a walk. It's not a special privilege, it's a fundamental right as a human, as an american, and as a tax payer to utilize the our roads and infrastructure and do so without threatening or at the threat of danger by others also on those roads. Look into the laws, try biking for a week. I think you’ll understand quickly. Look at it from both sides and more importantly, try it for yourself. The primary reason licensing and insurance is required for motor vehicles is because they're capable of a tremendous amount of damage and death in an instant. That same argument can't be made for a man riding a 20lb bike in tights.
@IAmLeeTV
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Levi :) I'm a Korean living in north Texas. Half of my life I lived in the U.S. and half I grew up in S.Korea. I lived in CA, FL, GA, and even in Wyoming. One thing that makes me feel guilty living in the US is the garbage/trash collection system. Here, you throw everything in one huge bin and the garbage truck will collect it. On the other hand in S. Korea, garbage separation is mandatory and starts from individual level. Every household has a bin for plastic / plastic wrappers / metal / glass / paper / food waste / and the facility will come and government managed facility will collect it on different days. So much easier to recycle. People fanatically separate waste according to the material what it is made of. Unrecyclable items go into garbage disposal plastic bags which are sold by the government in different sizes(5L,10L,20L,50L). If people use different type of plastic bags, the garbage will not be collected. It makes people be more conscious about creating waste. Because if you have bulky wrapping, you will have to separate it and throw it away at your expense. At super markets, plastic bags are not free in S. Korea. You need to pay a small amount for each plastic bag(about 5 cents). So people rather carry a reusable bag to put in the grocery. :) I just wanted to share small tips in life we can do to save the world:) thanks Levi!
@gizmo4192
2 жыл бұрын
The U.S. is an awful place to live, I can't wait to move out
@fxstsbfxdbs747
2 ай бұрын
It varies by city, counties and states (in general). I live in a Colorado county where we're given bins to separate non-recyclables/trash, recyclables and compostable items.
@blacksunapocalypse
5 жыл бұрын
My town is really just starting to build cycle lanes. The ones that exist are awesome, and really get me wanting to cycle around town.... But then they randomly end. I'll be cycling on a separated cycle path, all is fine and dandy, then BAM it's back on the road with cars, no shoulder, and a tiny sidewalk that i'd be screwed on if there was one person on it. That kind of stuff makes me anxious, and i'm sure cars suddenly having a bike path end next to them doesn't make them feel comfortable either.
@LeahandLevi
5 жыл бұрын
This is a HUGE problem in many cities and something that Robin actually talked about in our interview. The fact that infrastructure can’t be just little pieces but a part of a whole system. With momentum and use though, cities will hopefully make the necessary improvements.
@cynthiabohli-nelson1824
5 жыл бұрын
In my city, in Upstate NY, I'm happy to see that bike lanes are being put in when roads are being repaved or widened. We also now have a bike share system, and buses that can carry bikes. I don't ride myself, as I don't have a bike at this time, but think its important for our infrastructure. :)
@LeahandLevi
5 жыл бұрын
That’s the right idea. Maybe one day you will ride a bike, or kids who do or old folks who need mobility scooters. At some point the lanes help everyone. Thanks for the comment!
@2_Wheeled_Wolf
4 жыл бұрын
Roads weren't built for motor vehicles, roadspace & areas around them were taken away from people who walk or cycle & given to motor vehicles. Building proper cycleways will give a modal shift, not take road space from drivers but give it back to the people & a better balance of road space for all!
@soaringstars314
2 жыл бұрын
Omg right? That's exactly what everyone forgets about we should be mad at them 😂
@eyrodriguezart
5 жыл бұрын
I’m 30, and I’m trying to learn how to ride a bike so I’m able to get where I need to go (aside from using public transportation). I also live in Fresno, CA where the infrastructure is not bike/pedestrian friendly 😬 California as a whole is mostly built around having your own vehicle ☹️
@LeahandLevi
5 жыл бұрын
This is mostly the problem Erica. People like yourself who aren’t die hard cyclists are against the odds because the city hasn’t accommodated for all riders. I hope you stick with it. It could be awesome for you!
@raywyatt5368
3 жыл бұрын
Until recently, I've lived & cycled in the Fresno/Clovis area my whole life. Fresno & Clovis aren't bike friendly but do have dedicated trails in north Fresno & northeast Clovis. They're not always connected. The Fresno-Clovis Rail Trail, for example, dead ends abruptly on Clovis Ave n/o Shields Ave, leaving you no choice but to trespass on private property, ride against traffic to the light or cross Clovis Ave illegally.
@raywyatt5368
3 жыл бұрын
Most of the trails are in the North Fresno/Clovis area.
@dearjohn8789
3 жыл бұрын
Buy a car
@tonywright8294
5 ай бұрын
You’re 30 and don’t know how to ride a bike ? Are you related to the us president ?
@diegoespinosa45
5 жыл бұрын
I think the important point of this is latent demand. If we get our communities and local govermennt to believe and support bikes then we can increase infrastructure and help balance the amount of pedestrians, bikers, and drivers on the road
@lindatait5326
5 жыл бұрын
I wish I could ride my bike more but - there’s always a but- I have asthma and riding with the traffic around me makes it hard to breathe and I find breathing so helpful. Also I’m really scared of being squashed by a big lorry. I can still dream of clean air and quiet roads though 🤞🤞🤞🤞
@Estertje93
5 жыл бұрын
In different cities in the Netherlands the centres are car free, and have separate lanes for bikes :)
@lindatait5326
5 жыл бұрын
Ester Loeve Sounds perfect 👌
@ParkourAYCE
5 жыл бұрын
just ride slow. You will find even with asthma, you can train and develop your lungs to become stronger
@roaduser6438
5 жыл бұрын
Whilst pollution masks help they can make it harder to breath, but long term cycling would help your asthma.
@alessandromarino1874
4 жыл бұрын
Buy an electric bike
@nuno289
2 жыл бұрын
Why do people hate cyclists? Well umm lots of reasons. I lived in London for over 20 years and I have seen cyclists riding in the middle of the road blocking traffic. A lot of cyclists don't obey road laws and are dangerous, I have seen cyclists not stop at traffic lights. And even if they are in the wrong act like they are victims and are utterly rude.
@supercalifragilastic_expai9101
2 ай бұрын
It sounds like you could be talking about any other driver. Maybe the problem is the road ?
@louisjohnson3755
14 күн бұрын
People always seem to put cyclists at a double standard. Apparently it’s totally normal for cars to break traffic laws like speeding and running red lights and not fully stopping at stop sign. But when a cyclist does it all of a sudden they are way worse than those drivers who do it all the time. Also with bikes, I dont we should put bikes at the same expectations as cars. Cars can be very dangerous and can kill peope, bikes however can’t kill anyone, so I think it is totally fine for a bike to run the red light since it is only endangering their life, not others. While if a car does it, it should be put at a higher standard since a car could actually kill someone by doing this
@nuno289
14 күн бұрын
@@louisjohnson3755 a bike cant kill anyone what on earth are u talking about, bikes can go 30 miles per hour if it hits a child what would you think would happen. And yes people should be protected from themselves or do u think we should allow drug abuse also not to mention all the car drivers that would be blamed for hitting bike riders because of their own fault. Its dangerous for everyone.
@bubobamas2609
5 күн бұрын
@@nuno289 most people can't reach 30mph on a bike and only elite cyclists can sustain it. 10-15mph is more realistic in a city for the average person. It is true that bikes can kill but he was referring to relative dangerosity, the only statistics I know is from Switzerland where only 3 people died in 15 years hit by a bicycle which makes it more plausible to be struck by lightning. In comparison 5 people die each WEEK on average in a car accident. It was also hard finding this stat due to it being so rare that Google is overwhelmingly returning results of cyclists being killed by cars. It is easy to think that cyclists do not respect the laws as much as drivers do but in reality it is normalized and excused for drivers and I actually see drivers being unlawful more often (speeding, parking illegally and not stopping at stop signs being the most frequent). With that in mind you might see it too. But I agree with you that cyclists should respect the road laws but only when it's not detrimental to their safety: the roads are often designed for motorized traffic and are poorly designed for cyclists which sometimes makes it actually safer for cyclists to run some red lights. You should use a bicycle to go around in a city sometimes and try to see those issues from a cyclist perspective.
@nuno289
5 күн бұрын
@@bubobamas2609 im not denying that its probably tough for bikes in cities i can see it being hard, but no one should cross red lights it puts everyone at risk, if i was riding a bike in London i would obey the law of the road. We should all work together to keep each other safe.
@christinaivic667
5 жыл бұрын
Being from Toronto, I don't feel safe riding a bike, even in more suburban areas. Our drivers are atrocious and so is the infrastructure for traffic. I don't recommend it for anyone living here, that wants to continue to live...
@taygodly
4 жыл бұрын
good you shouldn't feel safe when youre riding a bicycle in the middle of the fucking road
@sportoracle
5 жыл бұрын
I'm looking forward to the infrastructure being finished here in Auckland. I don't ride much currently because the bike on the train annoys people and the roads aren't safe
@tuiguy-williams7087
5 жыл бұрын
Daniel Ashford haha if they mess it up as much as the messed up Christchurch’s bike lanes I wouldn’t hold my breath
@Ryan0Gray
5 жыл бұрын
The Boston area really needs to* incorporate better bike lanes. Edit: to*
@the_feature_selector859
3 жыл бұрын
Too bad there are lot of a-holes in Boston. I bike there everyday.
@NotJustBikes
4 жыл бұрын
OMFG this video is almost exactly like a video I had drafted, called "I am not a cyclist!" oh well, so much for that. I'll just link to your video instead. 😁 Great content!
@LeahandLevi
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I had been meaning to make this one for a while but I think your video would also be neat to see! Let me know if you make it!
@WokeSpokes
6 ай бұрын
Make the vid anyway. I'm sure you'll have a slightly different take on it. More is better
@rea8585
5 жыл бұрын
I am really happy European cities are becoming more and more bike-friendly. I love biking but luckily we have plenty of bike paths all around the city. I don't think I would dare to do the same in your place, looks dangerous 😀
@LeahandLevi
5 жыл бұрын
It is statistically the case. Lots of people get seriously hurt on bikes over here. With bikelanes things are significantly better.
@rea8585
5 жыл бұрын
@@LeahandLevi This is so sad 😢
@Miss_K3k97
5 жыл бұрын
I wish the US was more bike-friendly
@LeahandLevi
5 жыл бұрын
Meeeeee toooooooo! 😭
@Miss_K3k97
5 жыл бұрын
Levi Hildebrand The thing is is that I’m a 22-year-old woman who never learned how to properly ride a bike without training wheels. So, I’m nervous to start riding in public with training wheels (Yes, that exists) on an adult bike.
@roaduser6438
5 жыл бұрын
@@Miss_K3k97 Don't bother with training wheels. They don't help you learn to cycle as they prevent you leaning the bike to both steer and balance. You're better off just taking the pedals and cranks off a standard bike and creating your own balance bike. With both feet down you'll learn to scoot, then you'll learn to glide with your feet off the ground for a bit. Those glides will become longer and longer until the only thing holding you back is a lack of propulsion. Add the pedals back in and you're away.
@da14a49
5 жыл бұрын
@@Miss_K3k97 lol I am 16 and never got to learn to ride a bicycle but I know quite a lot about them and I would advise you this: if you are going to ride a bike then do it without aids that are unnecessary - you'll feel more accomplished when you learn and be without burdens when you ride for real.
@da14a49
5 жыл бұрын
@@roaduser6438 thank you for saying this! Your advice is invaluable and a credit to those beginners.
@karatinkler7776
5 жыл бұрын
I live in Canada but the city I live in, Winnipeg Manitoba, people are constantly stealing and breaking bikes when you lock them on the street so the main deterrant for me when using my bike to get places is finding a safe spot to lock up my bike where it wont get broken or stolen. If you ask anyone who has lived in Winnipeg for an extended period of time you will find they have had a bike or a bike seat/wheel stolen at least once in their lives.
@LeahandLevi
5 жыл бұрын
I love Winnipeg! (My whole family is from there actually) but yeah they’re not great for bikes. Without a culture of bikes theft is massive. But get yourself a good lock and be a little strategic and hopefully that makes it better? Say hi to the prairies for me!
@travismiller5548
3 жыл бұрын
$20 later, my bike has an air horn on it. It came with a 12v air compressor the size of a small pop can, I hacked it to instead be powered by a $10 tire kit that uses CO2 cartridges.
@IamKingFace1
12 күн бұрын
I bought one too. I absolutely love it. Airzound airhorn
@foxbae4292
2 жыл бұрын
I'm a very kind and considerate cyclist. I always signal even if I know there isn't a car behind me. I let cars pass me, and I even always wave at the drivers and they wave back. They love me.
@spiderfarmsltd.9485
3 жыл бұрын
Why EVERYONE hates cyclists: 1. You take up the space on the road (which is made for motor vehicles) 2. You don't pay road user tax, so stick to the sidewalk! 3. You pose a danger to yourselves, we don't want to have scrape blood and lycra out of our wheel hubs 4. You wear skin tight clothes in public, nobody wants to see that shit 5. You're an adult now, bikes are for children 6. Unless you're on a mountain trail. Drive, walk or take public transport Yours sincerely - Everyone who drives a motor vehicle
@markwilson5967
2 ай бұрын
Its like once someone becomes a cyclist common sense just goes out the window.
@cinnova8690
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, we already have bikes, but in many places there are too many hills. That's why I just got an e-bike :) It gives me a kind of freedom I've never had before, because I don't have to use up ALL my motivation to push my self just to get home in the afternoon.
@LeahandLevi
5 жыл бұрын
E-bikes are a huge deal for this exactly. When the issue of actually pedaling yourself there becomes a deciding factor the battery kicks in! Thanks for the comment
@LifeLostSoul
5 жыл бұрын
I hate when people don't understand that bikes need to follow the same rules as cars. They need to stop for stop signs and ride on the same side of the road. Like do people understand how dangerous it is to be on the wrong side of the road. In the city I just moved to it's illegal for bikes to ride on the sidewalk in business districts. And as a pedestrian I've almost been hit several times. Part of the issue is probably that we are though to ride a bike when we are 4 by our parents and not required to take a test like driving a car. So we don't actually know what the rules are. Like signaling. In North America we think of riding a bike as something that doesn't really have any rules. Because maybe my parents say I should wear a helmet but I didn't know there was/wasn't a law requiring it. The state I live in also requires bike registration with the money from that going towards building more bike lanes. But no one would have ever told us mandatory bike registration was thing. Because we are taught that bikes are "toys". Also no clarification on whether I need to register my unicycle or not.... My husband registered his bike though.
@aliruane
5 жыл бұрын
Cycling here sucks because the weather sucks. Terrible infrastructure in the North of England makes it even worse.
@aliruane
5 жыл бұрын
Fab vid btw.
@YourPalHDee
5 жыл бұрын
Where abouts do you live, pal? i live in the North West (Chester) not too bad here.
@aliruane
5 жыл бұрын
@@YourPalHDee Wakefield. Considered switching to bike for commute but not carrying camera kit and getting drenched in winter. And it's bloody cold half the year too. Just not practical.
@YourPalHDee
5 жыл бұрын
@@aliruane Yeah fair enough, haha.
@hootowlforeverr
5 жыл бұрын
I live in a small town in the Okanagan and biking/walking is my main mode of transportation. I have slowly worked up to riding on the road, but there are still some roads that I won't ride on because I'm honestly scared of drivers. Seems like people are getting worse at driving as time goes on! There are very few bike lanes here, so I switch between the road and the sidewalk. But being on the sidewalk you risk evil glares from pedestrians. I've never had one say anything to me but I feel them judging me. 😭 A while back someone even wrote in to the paper about cyclists on the sidewalks.. complaining about those who fly past dangerously. I always slow down when there are pedestrians, but I still feel judged. The reality is just that I don't feel totally safe when I'm on busy roads. Definitely think this is an important conversation, and I wish city biking was easier/safer/more common. We need to talk about this!
@Galdethriel
5 жыл бұрын
I can completely agree with the point on latent demand. I've been trying to travel by bike rather than car wherever I can, and this is an easy job going to certain places where there are bike lanes. Other places I'm terrified to cycle to, though, because you'd need to travel a long distance on narrow, winding roads which are 60mph. The way other drivers behave, I don't even feel safe driving on them, never mind cycling.
@LeahandLevi
5 жыл бұрын
That’s very interesting to hear. Thanks for sharing that, hopefully more lanes open near you soon. 🙏🏼
@slartybartfast3008
5 жыл бұрын
I tend to see a lot of cyclists not following the rules of the road. I also see a lot of people in cars doing the same thing. I get frustrated when either drivers or cyclists do that. You know you get 3-4 cyclists going side by side effectively blocking traffic on a one lane street. It can be scary for a driver if a cyclist cuts corners or run a light and they have so much less protection. I don’t want to hurt anyone when driving.
@migli3167
5 жыл бұрын
build proper bike infrastructure and this won't happen
@slartybartfast3008
5 жыл бұрын
There is infrastructure where I live. Still happens so idk
@louisjohnson3755
14 күн бұрын
Cars don’t follow the rules of the road either
@toy2day1
4 жыл бұрын
I'm a cyclist and I believe cyclists are pain in the @ss at a percentage of 90%
@vivianloney8826
5 жыл бұрын
I live in Athens, Ohio, and the infrastructure for bikes here is great, especially considering that we aren't a big city.
@doesntmatter879
3 жыл бұрын
What this video doesn't address is the difference between someone bicycling for actual transportation vs exercise...Appropriate times of day to exercise via cycling on main roads..When you should take advantage of bike trails vs public roads.. yes there needs to be more room for cyclists on main roads ESPECIALLY in urban areas where many people work..However. In my city for example 99% of cyclists are in full gear, weird body suit, on one lane roads( completely slowing down all traffic behind you with no way for cars to safely pass) or major roads during rush hour where there are dozens if cars passing the cyclists per minute doing 40 to 50 mph ) there are dozens of safe bike trails and small neighborhood streets at their disposal and ut blows my kind they chose to use the streets....Also, the sidewalk....I get in most places it is illegal for a cyclist to use this because of pedestrians...But shouldn't that law be adjusted based on the average pedestrian presence on a particular area sidewalks?
@jungshin87
3 жыл бұрын
the answer is simple: too many cyclists act like they own the road and that all the cars should accommodate their drive around them instead of vice versa, like drivers cant just bump em and squash them if they really wanted. its cocky and brash entitlement.
@liokin229
2 жыл бұрын
I just don't get why most people can't just go around me and move on with their days. Most people do, but the select few that take time to start and issue with me when I'm just trying to go to work. There is always plenty of room to pass me safely. The thing that I notice is that the idea that I'm slowing anyone down on my bike is kinda busted by me catching up to the same cars that pass me at the next traffic light. Then again I ride in a city, and not on suburban streets that are 45 mph. All my streets are 20 or 25 mph (35 at the fastest and there's a bike lane).
@marciamarquez9006
4 жыл бұрын
I love this!!! I live in the city and I tried biking to school a couple of times but there aren’t any proper bike lanes. I once almost got ran over once which made me stop biking to school...but if there are safer bike lanes then I would probably try biking to school again and more often.
@LeahandLevi
4 жыл бұрын
Yes! Also getting that confidence is difficult without them too. They go hand in hand. Best of luck in the future!
@davidnetherway4734
Жыл бұрын
pay a registration on your bicycle if you want to use the road like a car or when there are 10 of you taking up whole lane and you think you own the road
@TheRandCrews
Жыл бұрын
Like they do in North Korea?
@IamKingFace1
12 күн бұрын
You mad you gotta pay to move around😂😂 you got scammed. If you walk you won’t have that problem 🤷🏾
@retrogaming1107
2 жыл бұрын
These people don't need to be on the road they don't have insurance I saw one bicycle hit a back of a vehicle with his fist and foot because the car stopped at a stop sign
@karl5874
5 жыл бұрын
Also think of the potential public health improvement if cycling can replace cars. That also means reducing tax money spent on healthcare.
@UnoRunescaper
5 жыл бұрын
D RBS that’s as helpful as me saying you should go to the track to drive your car.
@Slenderman63323
4 жыл бұрын
@Anti Sjw Transit + cycling.
@forresttrees1701
4 жыл бұрын
Its not viable! Are people that ignorant that a bike can replace a car? Going to ship all our goods on bikes now? Expect someone in their 50's to commute 75km on a bike!? get real people
@karl5874
4 жыл бұрын
@@forresttrees1701 I don't know who gave you that idea! The idea is that many of us often could go by bike (or similar) but we take the car instead because it's convenient. Those trips could be to school, to work or to the grocery store, if it's reasonably close to you. If we adapt the infrastructure to accommodate biking we're just making it more accessible and attractive to bike, which potentially has many positive effects. It's not about forcing people who can't or don't want to bike. If the people who can cycle, do so, it leaves more room on the streets for those who have to use a car.
@alessandromarino1874
4 жыл бұрын
@@forresttrees1701 Nothing replaces cars as a whole. We we're saying is to have more forms of transportation suited for specific needs. In a city a bike is 90% a better way of transportation than a car (for parking, pollution, spaces and many other things). I drive if I have to go somewhere far that is not covered by public transportation BUT I'll bike if I have to get around in a city when there's good weather.
@louisjohnson3755
14 күн бұрын
Because drivers are entitled and don’t like that they aren’t get 100% of the space on the road and this it’s bad when you just give a small amount of that space to other forms of transportation
@bubobamas2609
5 күн бұрын
When you're accustomed to privilege equality feels like oppression
@kitchencarvings4621
2 ай бұрын
The root of the problem is narrow-mindedness. The attitude is: Roads are for cars, and bicycles are toys; grow up and get a real vehicle.
@IamKingFace1
12 күн бұрын
My mom told me after I almost died after getting hit by a car. “ I thought you would’ve been a man and have a car.” I had access to like five cars in my parking lot but choose not to drive that day. FOH.
@kitchencarvings4621
12 күн бұрын
@@IamKingFace1 If she thinks that then I suggest you take her on a ride in traffic some time. Then she'd see it's no kid's game.
@IamKingFace1
12 күн бұрын
@@kitchencarvings4621 that’s actually a great idea.
@recorder71
5 жыл бұрын
You would love Portland, OR for this reason. I've never lived somewhere that has so many cyclists with an actual infrastructure to accommodate them. We have clear bike lanes throughout the city, a 20 mile an hour speed limit on many of the streets, and all drivers that move here have to take a written drivers test, no matter how long you've driven, mostly to learn about driving here and coexisting with bikes. I would say I see a fair amount of folks bitching about cyclists, but for the most part...it's not a really big deal. I really enjoy your content btw. :)
@LeahandLevi
5 жыл бұрын
Hey Michael! Thanks for the comment my friend! Also I agree! I loved my time in Portland? The bikes may have had something to do with it 😜
@trex2092
3 жыл бұрын
Looks like someone had enough of the entitled cyclist in Show Low, AZ June, 19th, 2021. Ended up with several bikes in the grill of the big truck. Payback suckers.
@trex2092
3 жыл бұрын
Except you have to dodge all the street urchins camped out everywhere in Portlandia. No thanks.
@Juniperskeleton
5 жыл бұрын
#bikelife ... As someone who is a cyclist for both transportation at my university and for recreation, I'm also a bit biased on this. buuuut another part of the argument is that people need to move more... it's good for them! People will likely be more energized once they get to work if the bike there. Driving I would argue is more draining, especially in a city.
@LeahandLevi
5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Exercise is just another reason to #putthefunbetweenyourlegs
@Blargleflakes
4 жыл бұрын
You bring up a lot of good points...and honestly you’re right there are a lot of pros to using a bike(cardio, mitigating congestion, much cheaper than car, environment friendly) I think it’s not all bikers, but more so the bikers that blatantly obstruct pathways, ignore road rules, and ride dangerously fast/close to pedestrians....that people really hate
@jossuegarcia1488
4 жыл бұрын
I’m 10 months late for this but oh well. Honestly I haven’t thought about cycling again because since I’m 17 my parents have been wanting me to get a car and drive. But I’m gonna get my old bike and see if it’s still my size. My I only have a few commutes that are close to my home one of them being school but I may walk there instead. But my job,the mall, even a grocery store is really close and the best part is I don’t have to cross a road. So I can’t wait to start.
@esmeelo1793
5 жыл бұрын
This was a great video! I'm from the Netherlands and super grateful for our separated bike lanes. The points you made were very interesting and I'm definitely checking out Robin!
@LeahandLevi
5 жыл бұрын
Yes definitely do that! His twitter is super interesting!
@Samantha-us2tw
5 жыл бұрын
RAD video man I myself am a biker and I never understood why people hate bikers since it’s a way of transportation but this was so eye opening I loved how well you explain things yet still making it entertaining Can’t wait for more videos :D
@LeahandLevi
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Samantha! You’re such an awesome member of this team! Thank you for all your support!
@Samantha-us2tw
5 жыл бұрын
Levi Hildebrand only because your an awesome person ;)
@trex2092
3 жыл бұрын
Because they block the roadway and refuse to share it like a pack of wolves, all about them, so entitled. Speed bumps.
@johndee68
3 жыл бұрын
Infrastructure being blamed for the cars Vs bikes is wrong. That is just like removing a heater from the house because a person keeps getting burnt when they touch it. The issue is more deep, it is that people are socially under too much stress to live like the "Jones" and want everything. This creates anxiety and stress to the point that not a lot of drivers and riders have consideration of others anymore. If people were less stressed, they would soon become more courteous, then infrastructure as it is currently would suffice for both bikes and cars.
@MrCedricman
5 жыл бұрын
Very cool you did another bike video, actually found your channel through your bike repair/mod video a while back! As a daily bike commuter in a city, I am very interested in how cities weigh in on different options for bring bikes into cities, the solutions will be different depending on the goal, whether its curbing pollution, congestion, or wanting a wider demographic to opt for bikes, the ways in which cities tackle the problem varies.
@elijahyoung8703
3 жыл бұрын
This is why people ACTUALLY hate cyclists: I live in rural Ohio where we have an amazing park system that offer amazing paved places for cyclists to go and ride but they are rarely ever used. Instead, the cyclists choose to ride in large groups clustered together on narrow winding back roads, which makes it incredibly sketchy to safely overtake them at times. That is why I personally can't stand them. We have so many places for them to go ride but it seems they always choose the worst areas to go and ride rather than using the areas made for them. What cyclists have to understand is that they don't only put their own well being at risk when they choose to ride on narrow winding roads but they are also putting the health and safety of the motorists on the road at risk as well and we didn't sign up for that. It's one thing to put your own life on the line but it's another when you are making that decision for everyday motorists, that's not fair. P.s. I don't actually hate cyclists I am just simply explaining the gripe that people in my area have against them. No one out here uses bikes to commute, or extremely few do at least. I am not talking about cyclists across the country or cyclists in general. I know that the argument I posed only represents a certain segment of cyclists. No matter whether you're a cyclist or not, enjoy your day!😀✌
@th5841
2 жыл бұрын
One reason for avoiding park paths for training in groups, is that they are going quite fast. When riding in parks, there is often a mix of all kinds of users there. People strolling, people with dogs, with kids. This makes it too dangerous to ride there in groups doing a high speed. On these back roads, is there much traffic? How good are these riders to cooperate? Many groups of riders where I come from have ways to communicate with each other and with the drivers, to make passing as safe and easy as possible. Are people in Ohio more selfish?
@swirlyswirl8369
5 жыл бұрын
So I livedand worked in an area where the amish were and the roads were wide enough for cars, buggies, and bikes. It was rally nice to not have to worry about hitting a slower moving object
@scottmauldin7609
5 жыл бұрын
Yes Totally agree. LEVI HIDEBRAND, Do More About Bikes Video like the one above...From a Person who Uses their Bike /Walking has their own /ONLY personal transportation.
@LeahandLevi
5 жыл бұрын
That’s the plan! Thanks for the support!
@forresttrees1701
4 жыл бұрын
Good thing your paying taxes and insurance to keep the roads up..... Oh wait, you're not, drivers are.
@user-vj4tk6jw8i
2 жыл бұрын
The problem is, they don't respect space. If a driver gets too close they start drama, but it's not like they are on their own lane so.
@louisjohnson3755
14 күн бұрын
Probably because Americans don’t even give cyclists a lane in the first place. Also if anything, drivers don’t respect space because they are always getting mad that another form of transportation is getting their own lane, and car drivers don’t like that because they are entitled and think they deserve 100 percent of road space
@sup_monica3597
4 жыл бұрын
I've almost hit a few cyclists because a lot of them run red lights or stop signs, make illegal turns, or ride against traffic. They want to be on the road but not follow the laws. I've seen a child get hit from a cyclist because he ran through a red light.
@IamKingFace1
12 күн бұрын
I see cars do that all the time also, but we not gonna talk about that…
@savannah4439
4 жыл бұрын
Ok but where are y’all putting your bikes when you get to where you’re going? Unless you happen to be in a college town, I never see any bike racks anywhere!
@certifiedforkliftdriver9987
3 жыл бұрын
Where I live (Milwaukee) has bike racks everywhere. If there isn't one you can just put it on a sign post
@annikahof6609
4 жыл бұрын
In Germany some cities have separate bike lanes, but most of the time you have to share the lane with the cars. You aren't allowed to ride on the pedestrian lane if you are over 12 years old. Sometimes it gets really dangerous because car drivers don't really care about bikers or people on bikes get in dangerous situations because the street is designed for bikes BUT it gets better every year!
@cameronf3343
5 жыл бұрын
I ride my bike on sidewalks if there is a sidewalk. 1/8 people who I see in their car, whether it’s while I’m passing them in my car or they’re passing me on my bike is on their phones. Not Bluetooth, but eyes on the screen, screen in their lap. Drivers swerving around the road is common in my dying industrial railroad town in Pennsylvania, and sidewalks are *never*, ever used. Never. I mean that; never. There’s concrete there, that’s never used, and I have no care getting killed by a mom in her needlessly massive SUV checking to see if their kid texted them back. So I ride on the sidewalk, and here I am; breathing, nobody’s hassle, and still riding when I can. Though I need to take my bike in because the steering was destroyed by a pothole on the road a few months ago far worse than I want to even try and fix on my own.
@Woppettier
Жыл бұрын
If you ride long enough in NL, you notice there are two kinds of people here as well if you ride anywhere above 15km/h. The one is accepting, the other one is not, and would also pass as a cager
@222Deima
5 жыл бұрын
I agree, I would use my bike more if it is a better infrastructure for it. I am scared for now.
@Circadianarrhythmia
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I do it anyways but be realllll careful! I’ve been hit and/or run off the road a few times by angry people. Just know the laws in your area really well and hope for the best, but you have to be much more careful than the cars around you. I always try to telegraph any movement I’m doing just to be safe when I can.
@bball33g
5 жыл бұрын
Because cyclists want to be treated like cars and pedestrians. Some cyclists don't respect red lights, travel slower than cars (without making room to be passed), and travel against the flow of traffic (in bike lanes). In addition, cyclists sometimes ride bikes on sidewalks which endangers pedestrians (with and against the flow of traffic). It's scary to dodge bikes cruising at 5-10mph coming towards you or sneaking up behind you.
@bball33g
5 жыл бұрын
I also hate electric scooters for the same reason
@LeahandLevi
5 жыл бұрын
I think a lot of people share those feeelings. As I point out though in this video, the reason for all the things you mentioned is that we have not built our road systems with bikes in mind.
@Pyjamas22
5 жыл бұрын
No, cyclists want to be treated like cyclists. Cities dont offer proper cycling infrastructure so they are forced to act like cars by cycling in a car lane, or forced onto the sidewalk like a pedestrian, neither of which are ideal. Cycling is completely different from walking or driving and requires a space on the street that is designed for bikes.
@YourPalHDee
5 жыл бұрын
How do you know how they want to be treated? Maybe they've decided not to give up thousands of dollars a year on a car, whilst simultaneously destroying the planet? Don't get me wrong, if you choose to drive, I'm not judging you, it's unfortunately required for a lot of lifestyles. But you shouldn't be prejudging cyclists and acting high and mighty. They're just people living their lives, just like you and I guarantee you, they're not cycling to annoy people like yourself.
@yestoless
5 жыл бұрын
Well it is certainly true that bikes travel slower than cars. As to not making room: sometimes it is not possible because of bad roads. Also, it is not advisable for bikers to drive too close to the edge of the road - if cars overtake you without enough distance, you might get pushed off and crash. It's safer to make car drivers wait for a good opportunity to overtake than to appease them by putting yourself in danger. Not a popular strategy when you ask drivers I guess, but then again cars have airbags, bikes don't.
@cakemnstr42
5 жыл бұрын
German traffic minister likes looking at flying cars and other cool innovation and cozying up to the way to prominent automotive lobby instead of building proper bike infrastructure. And there are only upsides. Less congestion, healthier due to more exercise and less air and noise pollution, wayyy less resource intensive and thus much more environmentally sound. But except for whacky "wear a helmet" marketing very little is being done..
@LeahandLevi
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah there’s a lot of powerful people standing up for the auto industry. We know today that just logic and pragmatism alone cannot get these issues changed. Thanks for the comment!
@braedenparrett2956
5 жыл бұрын
The cinematography in this video is incredible! Well done Levi
@recyclespinning9839
5 жыл бұрын
I used to cycle a bit. The main thing is pick out streets with bike lanes, stop a traffic signal, obey rules of the road. Anothe tip, at an intersection stay behind car in case they turn right at last minute , ask me how I know?..🙄
@Nicole-qw4pe
5 жыл бұрын
I live in the SF Bay Area, and there are equal parts drama and support. A majority of kids get to school or around town by bicycle, and we have a lot of people training for races or just trying to stay in shape. But I notice people don’t mind the kids, and they do mind the athletes! Which I think is an interesting conflict. It should be noted that the city has been establishing divided bike lanes and paths upon what has already existed, so there is obvious support here. However I lived in Tyler Texas for a short time, and they didn’t have bike lanes OR sidewalks. I could only drive and I found that miserable.
@williamfrost4055
5 жыл бұрын
If you want bike lanes. You need to find a way to start paying for them. Through bicycle registration a paddling tax tolls or what ever. But when I pay a register fee for my car or taxes on the gas to drive it. I expect that revenue to be spent on building and maintaining roads for that car not your bike.
@John.T.
4 жыл бұрын
100%
@dickiewongtk
Жыл бұрын
Because they are slow. If a bicycle can get up to 80km/h, no one will complain.
@ParkourAYCE
5 жыл бұрын
I bike to school everyday. Next year I am moving out of home, I plan to buy a car and then if I'm going somewhere I might drive my car part way, if it's super far away, and then bike the rest
@LeahandLevi
5 жыл бұрын
If you can try and live near the city centre and live without a car! The money you save from having a car will probably cover the extra rent and then you’re living in an area within shops and bikelanes nearby! Just an idea!
@Caitlin2608
5 жыл бұрын
This has actually inspired me to ride my bike around now. My city has been making heaps of bike ways for just bikes which is really cool
@LeahandLevi
5 жыл бұрын
Yay! Have fun! It might become your favourite way to get around!
@Casiian_
5 жыл бұрын
Bike lanes sound nice because I want to ride a bike and not be threatened by a car lol Also if it reduces traffic I see why not.
@stephenarmstrong1652
4 жыл бұрын
It doesn’t reduce traffic at all. Here in LA they turned a 2 lane street into a 1 line for a stupid bike lane that y’all don’t even use and it’s bumper to bumper
@Casiian_
4 жыл бұрын
@@stephenarmstrong1652 That's because cars park in the bike lane with their blinkers. More people using bikes does reduce traffic, just not here. It's not a viable mode of transportation in LA. That being said you have to remember that in LA everything is so far from each other that using a bike becomes kinda silly unless you're doing a simple 30mins - 1hour bike commute. You would also travel less distance for more time compared to a car. That's not viable for someone who lives in Pasadena and has to work in Culver City. We get so many tourists it creates more traffic. The city is already overcrowded and is known for having shit traffic.
@stephenarmstrong1652
4 жыл бұрын
Dan no one parks in the bike line, it’s literally apart of traffic lanes now. Imagine a two lane street, and the second lane is now a bike lane. That’s what was done here in South LA It takes me 20 mins to go a mile now in my own neighborhood because dickhead garcetti took our 2nd lane away
@John.T.
4 жыл бұрын
Dedicating a lane to bikes only causes more congestion - are you high?
@stephenarmstrong1652
4 жыл бұрын
@@John.T. come to LA and see for yourself. If not sit your entitled ass down.
@R.O.T.C._SEEM
2 ай бұрын
I use to ride bikes alot. One of the things I use to practice is staying on the side walk and only using the road if it's a small road with barely any vehicles like a residential block. The thought of riding a bike on a major road is insane to me. People are already distracted and they will hit you and peel off
@th5841
2 ай бұрын
That’s why separated bicycle lanes are needed there or bicycle infrastructure parallell to or away from the roads. Sidewalks are not the solution, even if it should be legal or not. In my country it is legal, but with clear restrictions.
@karamlevi
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve put 50,000 miles on my bicycles n worked hard to obey rules n use preemptive actions. I’ve been hit once n hospitalized with ambulance ride. That said... I never ran stop lights n sings except rarely n not in high traffic areas. Today I find most cyclist to be horrible un empathetic fools who can’t slow down no matter what. I nice pregnant lady I met was hit in a cross walk while cyclist ran the red. You m met many pedestrians hit n run now. I’ve met motorcyclist hit as well. HERES THE ANSWER. Get a fucking license plate. Everything will change. Over night.
@courtneybrown245
5 жыл бұрын
I would absolutely love to ride my bike more, but living in the Midwest in the United States makes that very hard. Living in a rural area means that cars become necessary to get anywhere. My husband and I are thinking about moving once I finish my degree and I hope we end up somewhere that is more bike friendly. I daydream about riding my bike to the farmers market and coming home with a basket full of yummy produce!
@LeahandLevi
5 жыл бұрын
Yes! That is the dream haha. I grew up in the country and bikes are unheard of there. Cities are the place for bikes so if that suits you I’m sure there’s a spot for ya!
@MariahRayneArt
5 жыл бұрын
Could you cover other alternative transportation as well? Like scooters, skate boards, and roller skates? I would love to have more content on those. I personally never learned to bike but ride roller skates and would love for that to be brought up as an alternative and get more people into it as well.
@LeahandLevi
5 жыл бұрын
I made a video about the scooters that were all the rage for a while but perhaps a video about those alternatives would be cool! Thanks for the suggestion!
@MariahRayneArt
5 жыл бұрын
@@LeahandLevi You're welcome! Looking forwards to it. I love your videos!
@Conhead66
5 жыл бұрын
Problem with the alternative such as skateboard and rollerskate is that they are sometime ban in urban/city centre. I know that in my town would can go around by bicycle and scooter (even electric scooter) but not rollerskate or skateboard. I was thinking of using my rollerskate to commute as they can be stored under my desk and easy to carry on the bus but apparently the city council sees them as rebellious.
@MariahRayneArt
5 жыл бұрын
@@Conhead66 I realize that but it really needs to be de-stigmatized. Some cities are better than others. I know I was really happy with my campus because they allowed all forms of transportation. :) And I have found that the west coast as a whole is better about allowing other forms of transport than east coast in my experience. It's just a mater of getting people interested, educated, and getting rules/laws/ordinances revoked that are unnecessary and often times dumb. It's possible but it takes changing minds and enlightening minds.
@Conhead66
5 жыл бұрын
@@MariahRayneArt I agree. I would add that often it's not really a "hate" but misunderstanding that cause a fear. So many times when I got a driver screaming at me it was because they got scared, not because I did something wrong but simply because they weren't paying attention and weren't expecting a cyclist. The immediate reaction most drivers have to cyclists is fear/anger. I've had experience were I was riding on a cycling street (streets that are off the main roads that are designed to be much safer for cycling) and from no where a car would drive to me to offload their days frustration on me; really the worst feeling of vulnerability. I started riding with a kids bike seat; it's been successful to eliminate drivers road rage at me for no reason (I really didn't deserve any of the anger I've got through the years)
@tombebee
5 жыл бұрын
Great topic! Alright, all of your content is interesting, but bike transportation is really an important conversation IMHO.
@LeahandLevi
5 жыл бұрын
Tom Bebee I totally agree! More videos on it in the future!
@heldon7951
5 жыл бұрын
Levi every video you make is amazing and funny and smart and ahhhh you're my favorite KZitemr!! Also you're the first person I've donated to on Patreon!!! 💚
@whatshouldeveryonecallyou1475
2 жыл бұрын
In most of canada, it is actually illegal to ride on the sidewalks
@trex2092
3 жыл бұрын
Looks like someone had enough of the entitled cyclist in Show Low, AZ June, 19th, 2021. Ended up with several bikes in the grill of the big truck. Payback suckers.
@entltyq
3 жыл бұрын
Woot, woot!
@maxximumb
5 жыл бұрын
I have no problem with cyclists. I do understand how drivers get upset when cyclists ignore road signs, traffic lights and such. Me personally, since I became disabled, I discovered more patience and no longer care how long my drive takes. Also i drive a lot less so don't encounter as many cyclists or idiot drivers.
@1trompet146
Ай бұрын
It’s crazy to me that Americans seem to hate cyclists so much. In the Netherlands nearly everyone has a bike. We even have all sorts of bikes(like with 3 wheels or handbikes to add to a wheelchair) for disabled people. Bikes don’t cause fatal accidents a lot, they are small, easy to maintain, cheap, don’t need fuel, last for decades, and don’t make any sound or release toxic gasses. How could anyone possibly be so against it?
@junglecamping8621
4 жыл бұрын
Roads are for motorized vehicles. Nothing like traffic being bottle necked by a slow moving cyclist...
@cokebottles6919
4 жыл бұрын
Or a tractor, semi truck, trash truck, van, slow driver, or person on their phone... you know the things that actually slow down your commute regularly... The difference is you can kill a cyclist, they aren't a real threat when you're operating a vehicle. You probably get irritated, but you respect those because they can cause you harm.
@junglecamping8621
4 жыл бұрын
@@cokebottles6919 All those motorized vehicles you mentioned are normal size or larger. A slow cyclist in the midst of traffic is far more dangerous than a trash truck or slow van.
@cokebottles6919
4 жыл бұрын
@@junglecamping8621 I would argue hitting a truck or van is more dangerous for a drivers health. The cyclist is the only one at risk for injury. My point is you respect what can hurt you, but not what you can hurt.
@junglecamping8621
4 жыл бұрын
@@cokebottles6919 Your last line is 100% assumption and is 100% incorrect...
@mackenzienelson7306
4 жыл бұрын
In Minneapolis MN we had a group equate new bike lanes and bikers as Nazis when a new protected bike lane was put in. They actually marched down the bike lane with signs that had fake blood... people just are crazy sometimes.
@DelToro7
4 жыл бұрын
In Toronto when I was 19 the cops stopped me and told me I wasn't allowed to ride my bike on the sidewalk and I need a light and bell 😅 Then they asked if i was in school, i said yes for engineering and they told me I better stay on the right path and finish school. Cops HATE bikes 😂
@yitang9486
5 жыл бұрын
In Australia we have bike lanes and this makes 0 sense why they haven’t done this in North America? Like, heck we are even taught about the rules about bikers during the time we are getting our license. **Update from watching the rest of the video** I completely agree with your points!! Also, it’s much nicer to control the brakes on a bike then a car 😊
@ph11p3540
4 жыл бұрын
As a Canadian, you should know, on the books, it's illegal to ride your bike on most sidewalks and the police have been known to issue fines if you are caught. With that being said, I have observed many cases, on really nasty arterial road under/overpasses they will intentionally look the other way. As much as what the law says, I suspect most Canadian police officers have dealt with the messy aftermath of cyclists getting pasted from behind. It would not surprise me that a lot of police officers would prefer you use narrow sidewalks along particularly dangerous stretches of arterial roads. They just don't want to deal with all the extra paper work and ambiguous/conflicting bike vs traffic laws so common in Canada.
@Ranveer_sangha03
4 жыл бұрын
I stop using cycle after finished my degree coz In uc Davis they have really good cycling lanes But outside of us Davis i didn't see any thing like that
@tasibsharar7357
3 жыл бұрын
Whats cycling lanes i have never rode a cycle in those
@kathryncryts5537
3 жыл бұрын
I’m from the United States and would love it if I could bike to the store instead of drive, but it feels very dangerous. I did fill out a survey about my local roadways telling them that I would really like to see more infrastructure for biking lanes so hopefully things will change
@tesstickle7267
5 жыл бұрын
Here in the UK there is normally an empty cycle path that cost millions two foot to the left, guess where the majority ride?
@wilcovanhouten
4 жыл бұрын
In the Netherlands REAL cyclist are called wielrenners and people hate us for no reason i get everyday in conflicts with people in cars
@angelaD93
5 жыл бұрын
Maybe people won't hate cyclist so much if they stay in a line instead of being side by side and occupy the whole road.
@SKBKER
5 жыл бұрын
and maybe drivers won't be shouted at so much by cyclists if they got off their phones, didn't park in the bike lane and didn't speed
@soundninja99
5 жыл бұрын
I've seen cars that get annoyed by me for just existing on the road (this is when I ride like most drivers jugest we ride). Now I've started just riding for my own safety. That means occupying the entire lane to make drivers slow down and giving way when they can safely overtake, and honestly, less drivers get mad at me. Moral of the story: Drivers make no sense, and cyclists have to prioritize safety over not annoying drivers
@roaduser6438
5 жыл бұрын
"occupy the whole road" How many side by side cyclists does it take to occupy a whole road? I have never seen cyclists occupy a whole road accept on the Tour de France. Is that what you mean or are you talking rubbish?
@mikealvord55
Жыл бұрын
It’s the lane blockers.
@thebassclarinetist
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, thanks Levi! Worth the wait.
@jordan2735
3 жыл бұрын
I love the “my taxes pay for this road”! Line. Like no cyclists own cars and are just tax exempt or something 😅
@pugdawg4787
2 жыл бұрын
Pedestrians taxes pay just as much. And they turned more than 2/3 of every sidewalk into a bike lane in my city entitling assholes to ring their bells even if you get close to the bike lane.
@Obi1-KenBone-Me
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, they are tax exempt.
@leesuuton5083
4 жыл бұрын
In the UK , so many roads are to narrow and full of potholes ! Even 2 cars have trouble sharing the same bit of road here ! Everyone is in a rush , to much traffic for the roads ! Any town is deadlocked around rush hour .. Cyclists on Strava trying to hit best times or KOM can take unnecessary risks
@tessnf
5 жыл бұрын
I moved from Victoria to interior BC this year and this vid made me miss city biking so much! Such a great way of getting around
@girlforprayer
3 жыл бұрын
I have a question. Do cyclists not realize that when they are riding down a 2 lane road with double yellow lines that they are forcing the vehicle that is unfortunate enough to be behind them to either 1. Ride behind them the entirety of the length of the road or 2. Cross over the double yellow line endangering themselves, their passengers, and any oncoming vehicles as well?
@b2h316
5 жыл бұрын
I live in Edmonton Alberta. We just put in a whole ton of bike Lanes and so we have more bikes than ever sharing the road with cars. What I have found is that cyclists, here at least anyway, do not typically follow the rules that they are supposed to. I saw someone hand signal the other day and I was absolutely floored because it's just not something you see. It's very common for them to run red lights or use the pedestrian crossing when they feel like it... in my neighbourhood they put in bike lanes and the cyclists still use the sidewalk 🤦♀️ TLDR: in Edmonton, a lot of people hate cyclists because cyclists largely drive like jerks with no rules or accountability 🤷♀️ Side note: Also, just my opinion, but I think if we're going to be sharing the road with cars we need some form of insurance that we can cover ourselves under
@dianamykennedy
5 жыл бұрын
I too live in Edmonton and agree that not all cyclists follow the rules of the road and have seen the behaviours you described above (and some don't even wear helmets!). I think the bike lanes in the long run are a great idea and should be integrated into future infrastructure - I wish I lived in a neighbourhood that has access to the bike lanes. But agreed - it might be worth looking into bike licensing and accountability / enforcement that cycling is a form of transportation. Just my opinion as well. :-)
@b2h316
5 жыл бұрын
@@dianamykennedy I really love the bike Lanes. I just wish that there had been more work that went into choosing where they were going to be instead of their current locations. A lot of the time it feels like they were just sort of slapped wherever there was space and they caused a lot of infrastructure problems that I think are also irritating drivers. Also, we live in a city that is -20 for like half the year and those bike Lanes get very little use in the winter time. It would have been very nice if they had been temporary and could be moved in the winter for snow removal
@dianamykennedy
5 жыл бұрын
Brittany 2H Very much agreed! 😄
@Nefertsukia
5 жыл бұрын
I’ve never learned to ride a bike. I’m 30. I’m pretty sure it’s too late to learn now - and I’m scared, too. I don’t drive either.
@roaduser6438
5 жыл бұрын
Why would it be too late?
@Nefertsukia
5 жыл бұрын
@@roaduser6438 isn't it way easier to learn when you're a kid? Plus, I'm big, and falling from a bike would be disastrous for my joints. I also don't know who I'd learn from. Haha.
@roaduser6438
5 жыл бұрын
@@Nefertsukia Yes it's easier to learn when you're younger. But by no means impossible now. I'm 6'4, 18 stone and 10 years older than you, I've just learnt to roller blade so I could join in with my boys at the roller rink instead of sitting at the side for 3 hours. You need to fall. Until you fall your worry about falling is over exaggerated. When learning to roller blade the fact that I hadn't fallen held me back. I was being too cautious, too worried. Things improved massively after I'd fallen. Bizarre I know. Initially you don't need anybody to learn from. Just get a bike, get the pedals taken off until you can scoot and glide the bike easily and then get the pedals put back on so you'll have a method of propulsion. Once you can cycle there should hopefully be local groups you can go cycling with.
Yes it's harder to learn when you're old but it's surely not impossible. It takes a little practice in a safe place before hitting the road
@10nsolly
5 жыл бұрын
More videos on biking and urban planning please. Make sure to check out The War on Cars podcast.
@LeahandLevi
5 жыл бұрын
Oooooooh that does sound good! Thanks for the comment!
@10nsolly
5 жыл бұрын
Levi Hildebrand No problem! Thanks for making people more aware of bike commuting and it’s positive effects on our cities!
@alexspicer8569
3 жыл бұрын
I think its closely related to why people exhibit road rage in general. Firstly they feel brave in the sanctity of their vehicle, enough that they can act aggressively towards other. Also people are selfish, they see their needs before those of other, they need to get to where they are going first, everyone else is just out to hold them up.
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