I live in the UK. I drive, I'm disabled and fortunately I am able to cycle sometimes. I always respect cyclists and give them room, because it's the law here (the laws and attitude to cyclists have improved considerably recently), but more importantly I'M A CYCLIST TOO. I suspect that most "dicks" have never cycled and probably can't. In an ideal world ALL drivers would be required to cycle for a good while before being allowed to pass a driving test. Maybe if a driver is proven to be a hazard they could be forced to cycle instead for a while (definitely not on an ebike though). Just a thought - probably an unrealistic one. All the best from bonnie Scotland. ❤️

All hail the algorithm!

Thought of doing a Shifter 2 channel? Main channel for your primary stuff (and which keeps the algorithm ticking along) and more journo stuff on the 2nd channel. Many of your primary watchers will subscribe to both, I’d think

It explains so much that you were a print journalist.

Some of my favourite videos of yours have been where youve had conversations with other people and experts! Excited to see where this goes

You are doing an excellent job and I love your videos and your US-American perspective on cycling, which helps me understand why it is so important to have (good) infrastructure… How come you never appeared in the „war on cars“ podcast?

Discord would be a great way to centralise your viewers. I would say the channel is def big enough for a bit of merch too I'd buy a shifter sticker

After that he filmed it 4 times more.

exactly 3 years ago i bought a 1970's bike from an old couple in vancouver because of this channel and its 5000 sub fanbase. it's been so rewarding to have been through multiple bikes now, caring about urbanism, my way of life and overall principles. the value of this channel has grown immensely and to hear you with plans to further amplify that voice make me so fucking happy. thanks for everything so far and i hope for the best in the next chapter 💖

Bring the big data on !! Because I like to share some videos to my city hall. Let's give them a run for their money. 😅🎉

I think my favourite Shifter video is the one where Tom sat down with a friend to discuss the research behind and nuances of helmet-wearing. It sounds like that might be the sort of direction? Love that format and have all the patience in the world for it! Also, Shifter's not on Nebula yet? I don't know how channels end up on there, but if there's someone the fans can pester.. 👀

I suggest some content about bike restoration

Would you consider joining Nebula as well? I think that would be great platform for what you are trying to do.

Have you seen the FortNine channel? He is a Canadian doing motorcycle content similar to yours but he makes it a bit more entertaining. Or get a pet basket and a small dog. 😉

Hey Tom. I'm glad you're sticking around and have no problem pulling some money out of my panniers for you to start on this new path. Now go forth and create! Michel

I love your content. I have been binge watching your material. I noticed you are riding your Priority Continuum Onyx. In the past this was your "winter bike". I am curious is this becoming your summer bike as well? Does this mean you like your belt drive rather than a train. Your last belt drive video was 4 years ago, perhaps it is time to do an update.

I always wear my u lock on my belt!

Have you considered writing a book? I can understand how the KZbin format can limit the time you can spend on topics.

The people who call journalism dirty are fascists. It's not an exaggeration.

Doesn't like talking about himself, but does it 5 times :)

I just subscribe about 2 weeks ago, I thought you are going to retire or something

Why don't you make a video about rural commuting, impractical or practical. I'd love to know your opinion, it's seems nobody's talked about it.

Sitting on the train bringing back my new cargo bike to Montreal after getting some Shifter consulting on the choice. My $5 membership has saved me thousands on useless bike gear that Tom tells me is unnecessary.

I've always felt fine about the PBS model (not sure if Canada has a similar tagline). "This program was made possible thanks to contributions paid for by viewers like you. Thank You"

You're doing the right thing Tom. Wish I lived in your part of the world. Very Best Wishes

I started an urban living website partially due to your channel, so thank you!

Done!

I'm in!

This is the BEST commuter cycling channel on KZbin. I'm proud to say I've purchased a membership!😃👍🏽

Your channel has been the best resource for me over the past 14 months of bike commuting. Your videos helped me decide what gear I needed, which brand would be best for me, and most of all they prepared me for the realities of hitting the road. You even introduced me to Priority Bicycles which led me to the bike I now own and love. I can’t have gotten all of that from you and give you nothing in return. So, I’ll be following the link to become a member so that you can keep on helping me and others get on our bikes more and in our cars less. Thank you so much for your work!

Good for you, I hope your new direction really works for you! Looking forward to future videos.

Thanks for not calling it Shifter+

As we speak, I have an old uptown 8 Breezer in my in my living room. There is wd40on the floor where I've unfrozen the brakes and am trying to get the chain off. Leaves everywhere! I'm a 70 year old lady that used to ride everywhere. I bought my brother his first bike in the 60s. I would love to get deeper into riding and the subjects that concern bike riders. I have a friend that wants to ride. I'm just trying to see if I'd be better to get a cheap one till I get the good one fixed. She's afraid to ride on the road. I'm not cause I've done that. I don't believe local commuting is the future for cars. We just need others to feel safe here in the US locally. In ga, it's illegal to ride on sidewalks over the age of 12. Yet they're doing little else to encourage cycling, much less safety. Anyway, here's my thanks for getting me back out there!

I appreciate your dedication to the idea that life is complicated. As a professional student of history (I hesitate to go as far as calling myself a historian), I get frustrated when people want easy answers to complex, nuanced historical events or concepts. That's just not how the world works, and sadly, our culture is moving further and further into demanding simple answers and simple solutions. So thank you for your passion in seeking the nuance.

Looking forward to some interesting bike journalism. I did enjoy the simple and accessible content of your KZbin channel, the "just go for it" optimism of your messaging around trying out bike commuting.

Keep it SIMPLE, Simple is always better, Bicycles vs cars

Great idea and very exciting!

Trust is good, control is better, and Faith is best.

I think more journalistic is a good idea. I liked your video on Edmonton. Especially highlighting the $100M price tag as actually pretty cheap when you factor in how expensive infrastructure actually is. High way expansion and an overpass for example. Also the guy that said "I read books"

I had many accidents on bikes. On two occasions I was thrown and suffered moderate injuries. Broken ribs clavicle, etc I also hit my head on those two occasions in a form of uncontrolled whiplash. Without the helmet I undoubtedly would have suffered some form of cranial injury, or loss of an ear.

Done! Your channel has really helped me to be a better citizen of the world, one morning commute at a time. Thank you, and I’m excited to see what the future brings!

Fuck cars

Have signed up, really enjoy your videos and happy to support!

Have you thought about Nebula? I do find it hard to want to spread a bunch of money around to tons of different locations. Instead, a majority of my favorite creators are on nebula and I can pay one fee to support them all.

I agree about the warping effect of the algorithm. Viewers cannot (must resist) thinking of ThumbUp as a Like, & ThumbDown as a Dislike. 1st priority is for Thumbs to drive the algorithm to provide More or Less, regardless of Like or Dislike. If I like a video content or production or creator, but it answered all my questions, & now I feel complete & don't want to continue down that path, I must give a ThumbDown or even unsubscribe to shut off the firehose.

The uk just isn't set up for bike Urban cycling. It's a old old old nation. The infrastructure is outdated

Woese responce is no, youre braver than me putting out, funny you womt ask to be paid! Good luck!

Thank you for starting this channel in the first place and your very inspirational and informative videos. Looking forward to the shift in Shifter 👍😉 Partially thanks to your rooting for bike commuting I’m taking the bike on more and more occasions and am discovering uncharted distances on the bike (at least for me personally 😉). Happy to be a supporter! ❤️

Excited to see where the channel goes. This may sound strange but if you search youtube for a series called epicly laterd, or likewise type in jenkem skateboarding and you can find some really interesting journalistic style videos following people and their lives and experiences in skateboarding. This could be cool to create something like that with commuters or people that work in sustainable transport etc

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