a lesson for every person who rides a bike on the road

[@gregbaxter5525]

Agree with you that cars seem more relaxed about commuters than weekend bunch riders.

[@joshkwan]

Yea I think it’s more of a mentality thing. Everyone should probably try and put themselves in each others shoes. Would go a long way to reduce frustration and angst.

[@TheChindoboi]

Great to see Clifton still commuting to work and cycling infrastructure has definitely improved in these recent years. Keep it up 😊 From Josh.

[@joshkwan]

Thanks for watching!

[@Rafftown]

Another great video Josh. I took 2 years off cycling and picked it up again recently and I noticed the vast improvements to cycling infrastructure even in that short time. Keen to see the developments over the next few years. End of the day more infrastructure means more of us out and about on bikes enjoying the city.

[@joshkwan]

That’s exactly it. I think most commuters and recreational cyclists would prefer to be riding in a seperate bike lane of road. This isn’t a chicken and egg problem, the infrastructure needs to be in place first.

[@leroy_who]

Great to hear your level headed thoughts regarding motorists and cyclists, Josh. I ride road; in bunches and solo commutes. I always give a wave to motorists that give me plenty of room when passing. I figure we can do with all the help we can get when it comes to being accepted and treated with respect whilst on the road.

[@joshkwan]

Thanks for watching mate Glad to hear there’s some other cyclists out there trying to set a good example. Stay safe

[@topher.m]

Definitely "Pay Rego ya dog" rage for mid week commuters. ❤️

[@joshkwan]

@@topher.m 😂😂😂

[@bikenbeers]

Nice video Josh. I agree with your point on being considerate to car drivers. As a road cyclist I have had a few close shaves with cars but more often I find cars giving way and being aware of me. I always give the driver acknowledgement 👍 to let them know I appreciate what they have done.

[@joshkwan]

Thanks for watching brother. I think if all cyclists can be a bit more understanding to motorists and give them some gratitude, overall drivers will be a bit more tolerant and careful around cyclists. Be the change you want to see in the world!

[@wafersticksofdoom]

Thanks for such a wholesome and calming video! Keen for more videos like this, made me smile after a tough day. Stay safe, have fun 🚲

[@joshkwan]

Thanks so much for enjoying the videos. I’m glad it was a good way to tie up your day Take care!

[@swtelfer1]

Great video Josh. The infrastructure has greatly improved, I first rode to the city in the ‘90’s and we had nothing, the last 25 years has been amazing growth.

[@joshkwan]

I can’t wait to see what the next 25 years brings us. Let’s hope that include a bike ramp for both sides of the harbour bridge 🤣

[@gabrieldenoury5863]

@@joshkwanthere’s some work around there now so hopefully that’s what they’re building 😅

[@Secretlyanothername]

Still feels too slow, but Sydney is becoming one of the better cities in Australia to cycle in

[@RichardLi-vf2xo]

Nice one Josh and great to see Clify 😍 wise words on passing on one good deed a day as kindness will spread ❤

[@joshkwan]

Thanks Richard 😊

[@vanecvetkovski]

Smooth pictures, great storytelling and chill music. Fantastic video once more Josh. Thank you and enjoy your O/S trip.

[@joshkwan]

Thank you mate, glad you enjoyed the video. Something a bit different!

[@DMurdock]

Connecting the Cooks River path to Bay Run would be fantastic. It will help form an almost complete loop around the inner west. And I agree with your message. For example, I give a goodbye wave to anybody who so much as takes a step to the side to give me space. I think it's cute when drivers wave back to me haha

[@joshkwan]

Now for the other councils to follow suit. I’m glad IWC is setting a good example.

[@greghart6310]

Cool, calming viewing, cheers!

[@joshkwan]

Thanks for watching!

[@yevb7666]

I really enjoyed this video. Thank you. Keen to see more videos like this one. Cheers

[@joshkwan]

Thank you 🥰

[@MarkQueitzsch]

Another nice vid. I always try to acknowledge drivers who do the right thing, mainly because it's courteous, but also in the hope that they continue to behave that way. I occasionally ride from the east out to Parramatta and find that drivers seem to be much more accommodating the further west I ride.

[@joshkwan]

That’s a nice little gesture. I try and do that as well. A bit of gratitude goes a long way.

[@ErinFromSydney]

Hear, hear!! I love your thoughts on the motorist... well, not vs. cyclists but motorists AND cyclists working together to be safe together for everyone. I couldn't agree more!

[@joshkwan]

Thanks for watching :) Everyone just needs too be a bit more understanding of each other. It would make a much better world :)

[@sugaman510]

Clifton legit rides a station wagon!! Another quality watch

[@joshkwan]

I can guarantee you his ride is more comfortable than my bike hahaha. It’s like a station wagon vs a rigid sports car 😂

[@igokess]

Loved the format and the commentary, pretty nice to see that the inner west is extending the bike lanes, will keep an eye on that project!

[@joshkwan]

Thanks for watching! Inner west is really leading the charge with active transport :)

[@fabianmolyneux2308]

Good vid and very watchable. Cliffie looks a big dude. No driver would dare cross him

[@joshkwan]

Hahahaha he is a big dude. Many a times I’ve taken shelter behind him from the wind 😅

[@anthrology123]

It's giving early 2021 pastry vibes. Great stuff Joshy - Cliff still owes us Pizza. Come ride with me next from Altitude (NORTH of Strathfield)

[@joshkwan]

Stratty to city video next?

[@ModerateCyclist]

Storytelling on point, enjoyed it.

[@joshkwan]

Thanks mate It’s a cool POV! Maybe you should try as well

[@vjasonkim]

I don't bike but I love your videos and vlogs man!! it's so soothing and chill to watch. Subbed!!🔥

[@joshkwan]

Hey mate, thank you! Checked out some of your cinematic vlogs and they are very well done. You capture some beautiful static shots and your colour grading is 👌🏻 Thanks for dropping by :)

[@wilsonrobb10]

Cool stories bro. Hope the trip is going well.

[@joshkwan]

Thanks mate! It’s going awesome. Replying to comments while sitting in Osaka and drinking my Boss coffee is pretty great 😊

[@ecopennylife]

Amazing to see the improvement in bicycle infrastructure in Sydney. I would suggest to wear hivis gear & lights on day & night for commuting, I feel drivers are better around me as if they did hit me with hivis on there's no excuse "oh, I didn't see him" 🤟

[@petercohen7684]

That’s their excuse when drivers hit other drivers.

[@joshkwan]

I’ve recently attached some extra lights to the back of my backpack. I think this will be invaluable going into the winter months when the sunset is much earlier.

[@jonc2037]

Nice Josh! These videos are great

[@joshkwan]

Thanks mate!

[@davidjohnston1374]

Hi Josh, good video and I agree what you stated about relationship with Cyclists and Motorists and as a Cyclist, I feel that whether or not you're doing it as a commute, recreation or sport, we are all ambassadors to our cause and those who go out and act like complete bogans, they don't do any of us any good. You'll get bogans in all walks of life but I still think nice behaviour will get you much further. Oh, whilst I've seen your videos before, I'm now a new subscriber. I know Sydney pretty well as I've driven buses there for over 33 years.

[@zeuszuki6698]

It's great to see all the cycling infrastructure being established, I started visiting Sydney back in the 90's and it sure has changed since then (mostly for the better). NSW has a bad rap as a 'anti cyclist' state but clearly that is changing- Wollongong as a UCI status city after hosting the RR WC,the MTB parks being established and clearly the investment you are highlighting. Great vlog, keep em coming 👏 🍻

[@joshkwan]

I think in general we are moving in the right direction. It’s easy to get frustrated at how slow the improvements are, but I think we should focus on the positives. Thanks for watching the video!

[@Peter-pn2sz]

👍🏻from a cycling, Geotechnical Engineer and Westie owner.

[@joshkwan]

Thanks for watching the video Peter! Hope you’re doing well. See you when I get back.

[@agricola9171]

Encouraging best flow on the roads in the most important thing. If that means slowing down for a driver, do it. Unfortunately, many drivers don’t allow for best or safe flow for cyclists due to ‘must get in front’ syndrome.

[@joshkwan]

agreed, I know a lot of cyclists lane filter, but if all you’re going to do it go infront of cars who safely overtook you, then I can definitely see why motorists would get upset.

[@tangiers365]

Do you still work for TfNSW? That's super cool, I love taking the train

[@joshkwan]

Nah, I left there about 3 years ago. I worked in Infrastructure and Place (formerly Roads and Maritime Services, RMS) doing tunnel design and highways.

[@tangiers365]

@joshkwan sounds cool. Sometimes I wish I did engineering instead of teaching haha. Thanks for replying

[@kristinasecret1767]

we definitely enjoy it

[@joshkwan]

Thank you!

[@kristinasecret1767]

@@joshkwan how do you strap your 360 cam on the bike? It looks like your cam is flying all the time :D

[@joshkwan]

Basically it’s a selfie stick attached to the seatpost. I made a video about it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYrcY4yqaMimeNEsi=hYucW2iU02EUAWXJ

[@kristinasecret1767]

@@joshkwan great!thanks a lot!

[@beybladeking2772]

i like your bag, what brand is that?

[@joshkwan]

It’s a collab between Pedal Mafia and Sympl

[@MegaTrollExplorer]

Hey Josh, how do you ride in from Redfern station only using bike paths?

[@joshkwan]

Pretty easy mate Lawson Street, Wells Street, George Street, Prince Alfred Park. From there you can take the new cycleway on Pitt Street and Castlereagh street.

[@MegaTrollExplorer]

@ thank you good sir

[@alexander_li]

rating the music on this one 😌 its so relaxing

[@joshkwan]

Thank you dude! Glad you enjoyed this one

[@veryboringname.]

I feel so calm now. Not just because of the scenes and music, but also because I avoid those toxic comment sections on those altercation videos. Also does Chris know you have a side-bff? Or is Chris the side-bff? Now stop replying to comments and enjoy your holiday!

[@joshkwan]

Hahahaha yea, well luckily I’ve never gotten into an altercation in almost 40,000km of riding. Hopefully stays that way. Chris is the main side character 🤣🤣 Replying to comments while drinking Boss coffee and an onigiri isn’t so bad 😝

[@Cliffy29]

Chris who? Never heard of him

[@veryboringname.]

@@joshkwan I definitely haven't hit 40k km but also haven't had an altercation.. hopefully it stays that way too! Phew lucky Chris! Also have you tried the egg sandwich at Lawson? Even Anthony Bourdain gives it a thumbs up!

[@tobythum6065]

Does Cliffie own an Attaquer oversized rain jacket? I swear I've tried to stay out of the wind behind him a few times

[@joshkwan]

Hahaha I think he might!

[@jacobludriks5793]

tern gsd mentioned 📣📣📣📣

[@joshkwan]

Tern GSD 📈📈📈

[@SauronsEye]

At one part you said it's inevitable to share a road with a car. That shouldn't be so. If we make it so that the powers that be have to ensure cyclists must not have to share the road with cars, then the infrastructure will happen. First step is to do what they do in the Netherlands, raise the roads where pedestrians and cyclists cross. A type of speed hump that the car has to go over, rather than the pedestrian having to step down to the road. it makes it abundantly clear that the pedestrian/cyclists get the right of way. it would be a massive improvement for those pushing strollers and those in wheel chairs. You still have the gutter but it can be be, "bridged", over with foot path. In conjunction with the first step. Do away with any law that says an adult cannot ride on a foot path. The danger from a cyclists to a pedestrian is considerably less that the danger of a car/truck to a cyclist. Adjust the rule so that a cyclist has to get off the concrete footpath while passing a pedestrian and the cyclist has to slow down to 10klm.

[@joshkwan]

You’re right that the infrastructure needs to move in step with the legislation. A third part to the puzzle is people changing their mentality about cycling and cyclists. Currently I am in Japan and it’s very common to see people here riding bikes. And they are mostly women and children too. They ride on the road and the cars move around them respectfully.

[@rossc3447]

Not complaining, only making a comment. The camera jiggling on every bump you hit, not good. However I'm still a fan of the channel overall.

[@joshkwan]

Unfortunately since the camera is on a very long pole and is also quite heavy there is no way to avoid the bouncing. Maybe a more sturdy pole is required.

[@HobbitMTB]

Hey Josh! I am looking to join a cycling club (preferably local) but I'm intrigued, is there such thing as clubs for the youth? I live on the Northern Beaches so would be stoked to have something local. Does anyone organize such a thing? Thanks!

[@joshkwan]

Hey mate, by youth do you mean under 18? Or just like young adults? Unfortunately more of the younger clubs aren’t well established, try checking some out on Instagram. Always welcome to join pastries.cc if you’re over 18

[@batbawls]

We're up to 186 treats as of this comment. That's a lot of treats.

[@joshkwan]

My dogs are keeping track of the deficit hahahaha

[@Secretlyanothername]

I think roadies can do a lot more to improve their perception. For example, if I'm taking the lane and know that I'm going to slow a car down for a little bit, I put my hand up at the start in the "sorry, I'm slowing you down" gesture, but then when I'm ready to pull over and let them past I give them a friendly wave. Not saying this works for everything, and there are plenty of other ways we can let people know we're sharing the road, but courteous behaviour is helpful

[@joshkwan]

@@Secretlyanothername for sure, this is definitely something I try and do. Especially when commuting, or I am the last person in the bunch ride. Just giving motorists a bit of gratitude goes a long way.