Bike Messenger Austin Horse - Streets & Avenues - Ep 2

Austin Horse travels the streets as one of the premier bicycle messengers of New York City, a logistical institution only possible in the tight street grids of Manhattan.
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This urban environment full of pedestrians, cars and everyday traffic is an algorithm that Austin has perfected over the years. Austin Horse is a bike messenger 7 racer who started his career as a messenger in New York City back in 2005.
Bicycle messengers are people who work for companies carrying and delivering items by bicycle. Since bicycle travel is less subject to unexpected holdups in city traffic jams, and is not deterred by parking limitations, fees or fines in high density development that can hinder or prevent delivery by motor vehicle, it a method that offers a predictable delivery time.
From BMX riders and skaters to graffiti artists and club promoters, Streets & Avenues takes you behind the curtain of The Empire State through seven mini documentaries. Streets & Avenues is an original series following the glamour and grittiness that is New York City.
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[@SmoothJohnson]

as a city bus driver (with a background in firefighting, nursing, truck and taxi driving) and a longtime bike commuter, I deeply appreciate the skill set on display here. Using a soft visual focus over a wide field to calculate anticipated flow movements in heavy urban traffic is a phenomenal skill set...combine that with expert local navigational knowledge and tremendous fitness and riding skill and you have something very special on display. Awesome to see it recognized for what it is.

[@KappaPappaInSync]

okay......................

[@HeyJoeHUN81-PCRPGCommunity]

Also we seen big luck here, so he wasn't hit by a car door, didn't hit a walker (03:29) or who just left his parked car (03:30) & so on. Nobody tell me he can see what can the future will bring it to him. He can't be sure about these walkers for example not changing their direction of their movement suddenly just exactly in the same time when he arrive behind them on his bike... For example the walker accidentally dropped sg & just turn back for that or forget sg in the parked car & turn back for that... This guy is good yeah, but also lucky if not injured seriously until now. But at least he is wear helmet & having some break on his bike but I'm still don't think his riding style is really cool, especially in a busy city such as NY.

[@livingthroughtv]

Well, technically [if he were a real person], he wouldn't be an employee of the messenger service anyway. The job [courier] attracts people of different, sometimes difficult, backgrounds because of less than usual schedule, pay and employment terms. As it happens, I suggest that you yourself are probably Kinto, if anyone.

[@thermodynamics1110]

LOL, "phenomenal skills" haHaa

[@shapitFS]

G

[@aldrinclementina4297]

I'm a rider. former competitor. I'm not a messenger but I love watching these type of videos. I drive everyday to work or to courses I have to attend. But because of you.. guys like this one, made me build a single speed commuter from what I had sitting in the storage room. For just use to ride in between short distances and little by little to expand the km's to longer ones. It brings me back to my younger years. besides it's more healthier to ride a bike than sitting in a car. Thnkx for giving me that push and encouragement again. Blessings

[@jokerseriously514]

I really miss the rush of this job! Winter or summer, I was in great shape and enjoyed life. I couriered in Edmonton for 5 years and was in the national championships and the worlds! Had an absolute blast being in traffic and surfing the flow...truly a unique experience!!

[@brunomoreira5014]

I worked for around a year in my city in Brazil. It's a nice thing to do. You can keep fit and healthy and free, but honestly, the money you make dont pay off. Sometimes the costs you have with your bike is higher than what you earn in one week. The mininmum per delivery is 6,00 reais which converted into dollars is 1,41 USD. It's been hard to be a young brazilian without even a bit of family's support.

[@proudtobeautistic]

Just curious what made you decide to give it up?

[@barrie0211]

Did this in 85 to 1990. In Edmonton Alberta with snow and cold for four months.Quick Silver.Still crushing it.

[@IdeaBoxful]

Watching this in pandemic times, more biking is better. Better health and beat the lockdown blues at the same time!

[@selfactualizer2099]

this is something ive always naturally loved doing regardless of where i am in life since i was little, skateboards, bikes, rollerblades, free skates, Doing things like trail riding, downhilling, city riding, challenging myself, giggling when i have near accidents or getting away with something risky I wish i was born sooner, here in atlanta courier services are about dead. he's right about the flow of traffic, you can learn to anticipate what drivers will do, though youll still have accidents as you progress. safety is first priority, even when we know what we do is dangerous. but sports will always remain as part of human needs. trees cant grow without the wind to build them strong

[@JBF086]

Is really impresive what this guys do and is a job that atracts me so much but not many people is capable of doing it.

[@xXhunter47Xx]

Hey that's the stunt double for Gordon-Levitt in Premium Rush.

[@dervonnebenan8232]

xXhunter47Xx you dont say

[@dervonnebenan8232]

+Predator what ?

[@pLaKa-t9m]

Der Von Nebenan ich dachte mir, ich begrüße einen deutschen landsmann auch mit einem deutschen gruß!

[@pLaKa-t9m]

sorry

[@dervonnebenan8232]

***** mach das nicht...Das wirft wieder nur ein schlechtes Licht auf uns deutsche 😫

[@Carlos-dq8wo]

Inspiration to start this beautiful work... I watch this video often and who better than Austin, a great cyclist but a better person.

[@temobarata6741]

I am a messenger in Wien(Austria) so here is heaven for bikers

[@LaCourierInCrysis]

Love this I'm addicted haven't had a day off in 7 months. I need to learn to take a vacation without working

[@randomizationme]

I wish bike messengers exist everywhere

[@aidanshmaden69]

they do

[@randomizationme]

I mean not only in new york but in other states as well :) Aidan niplome

[@randomizationme]

That is so cool! :D I could totally get that as a side job:)

[@bbglas007]

randomizationme everyone wants to be one, noone wants to pay one

[@literallyanythingelseother]

I would love to do it but I'm a engineering family and being a bike messenger doesn't pay shit haha

[@SebSar-ef4zj]

From what I see you seem to ride skillfully and care for pedestrians , so it's thumbs up from me.

[@Quill13]

I love how Redbull reviews and Documents every sports😋

[@timelessadventurer]

Everyone in this mini doc spoke so eloquently! Great job!

[@MrPijus123]

Been riding in urban areas since I was a little kid. Neber realized that being able to read a city's movements is a celebrated skill.

[@sleepyzebra11]

Super cool to hear his bike return story, hes always posting on ig about stolen bikes to lookout for

[@johnnytheratface]

I’ve been trying to explain how much fun riding my bike in city is and this is exactly why

[@steve00alt70]

do you use google maps on your phone to navigate thru your city on your bike?

[@johnorellana9864]

My salute to all Mike messengers for a job well done. 😊

[@Memo12Delarge]

Finally a responsable fixie guy with at least a front brake! Nice! Isn't that saddle to low?

[@l1amreece619]

That takes the thrill away

[@Turkeysho]

No, it's no too low, This guy is on a bike more than anyone His fit would be perfect

[@Kiddowesth]

For this type of riding you have a bit more control with this setup. More quad dominant as well.

[@Turkeysho]

@@Kiddowesth not true, Bike fit shouldn't change regardless of the style. With obviously exceptions such as TT,MTB and road

[@Kiddowesth]

@@Turkeysho When forced to press both ways, it does help.

[@walexander1997]

Finally some fixed gear riding on RedBull!

[@kyrielucero3845]

Great fun job ! There pay is trash though you really need the phrase "time is money" in this job !

[@occidentalexplorer1125]

Not necessarily true! I work for a bike messenger company here in San Francisco and I get paid between $200 and $400 a day at $3 per delivery up to 140 deliveries on average per day and ride about 60 miles a day. There are only about 6 bikers at the company I work for. There are about 100 bike messengers give or take in SF not including the food delivery Uber eats crowd. The 94 or so bike messengers who do not work at my company are hurting on money!

[@RustedBeef]

​@@occidentalexplorer1125No way.... That's a huge amount of money

[@phlufff_fxd]

Beautiful to see it from your perspective

[@abdullahsawai505]

I've been a truck driver for 8 years, it's been my bread and butter. one thing I always told myself is that I would buy a bike to ride while out in different places like Vagas, Cali, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, wherever a good ride could be experienced. I never bought a bike though because my uncle who's a big rider told me I needed some expensive ass bike like his in order to really enjoy the ride. I said fuck that, his bike is like 4k or some shit. Anyway, due to some straight up b.s. I can drive any longer. I bought a $220.00 schwinn from Academy that I absolutely love It. it seems like the perfect beginner bike. I now think that I'll ride as long as my limbs allow.

[@stevensilva4234]

Donald Nelson one to many tickets or DUI right

[@copali]

Austin Horse with Alfred Bobè Jr and Chrys Thormann is my favorite

[@adamblair9342]

Awesome. I hope to become a bike messenger someday. Sounds like the best job someone can get.

[@collinblair2815]

Shame it's a high stakes-low pay type of job.

[@nellynelson965]

Collin Blair your not wrong, working at McDonalds pay's better and thats saying something

[@kevinmaldonado77]

:o

[@kevinmaldonado77]

Collin Blair :O

[@WorldStarUK3]

***** Lies

[@jeffreysalvador7076]

Road my bmx bike across the Brooklyn bridge all the way up to central park and back again just cruising. Feels good riding the NYC streets especially time square.

[@Squadron007]

"Single speed is all I need"

+Julien Cheung Actually, it is a fixie.

[@Squadron007]

+Carlos Calla Alarcón I Didn't ask anything

[@onespeedbicycles]

Cote DeP0rc one speed single speed they are all one speed hehehehe.

[@SiklistaRepublika1987]

i know fixie is a single speed, but what is the difference between fixie and bmx?

[@sq3527]

@@SiklistaRepublika1987, the difference is that bmx is for kids that like jumping.

[@julianguerra6974]

what an awesome video! whoever edited this... great freaking job!!

[@siscoismyhomey]

Rosko makes some of the nicest frames, handmade for the win

[@Londoncab]

Fascinating. great skill and finesse

[@ShermanSitter]

I've done the "surfing" move too...but i don't like to surf when I don't have to. :)

[@albin2232]

Very skilful and SAFE road users.

[@julianb1550]

I thought this was how all people rode bikes, anticipation, and never give anyone the benefit of the doubt.

[@kalijasin]

Best job in world.

[@LoneWolfRedd]

this is my 2nd week biking as a beginner my style has picked up quick idk maybe its my good eye but i can read cars movements learned how to skid and avoid collisions on my own kinda like surfing avoiding pot holes and bunny hopping over them i love riding my bike i come from the world of MIXED MARTIAL ARTS...

[@luckylifeonwheels626]

I completely agree with what you sade in the city a bicycle is the best way to get around.

[@CANControlGRAFFITI]

I ride around the city doing sketchy maneuvers all the time, REDBULL HOOK ME UP!

[@user-it8gk3ke7h]

seems like fun job, he should start a youtube video with his daily biking content.

[@Pumpeduse]

Fantastic !!!!!!

[@redbull]

Many thanks!!

[@georgegilles9008]

Sounds like a fun job.

[@orangutank626]

Did you do it?

[@markwolfston]

@Uldis Poriķis my first day was on a rainy winter day, it was definitely the ice breaker, but not all that bad if you have good clothing on you ;) Oh and a good bike as well

[@dagthewog6290]

Nice video. Actually peaceful and not hurting anyone. All the best to you.

[@jayse4em]

I love riding my bike and doing the same as this guy.

[@TenTegens]

cudowny filmik

[@vince6518]

Dope 🔥🔥🔥

[@jammingridena]

THE REAL PREMIUM RUSH MAN🚴🚴🚴😬

[@semmtexx]

I always wonder how these guys cope with riding hard in extreme heat. Must be tough. Walking into an office completely drenched in sweat.

[@RustedBeef]

Wool or some other moisture wicking fabric helps keep you from staying wet

[@danildanilov1118]

can you imagine you have cycle for money in New York for money? Awesome!!!

[@shreddersaurusrex323]

Yeah it’s fun but it doesn’t pay well and the weather can be brutal. There’s other annoying parts of the job too.

[@Blueveteran342]

very nice episode

[@MrBraceyface]

The coolest job ever

[@ARNOUX17]

easy work i'll do it while listening to my music

[@TheJoePhoto]

Hopefully we don't see another Ghostbike in NYC.. 🙏🙏🙏

[@kojishibata2143]

Very Nice Video. I Like Austin.

[@stankyst4nk39]

Man... what type of bag does he have?? Thing's sick!

[@kenjillewellyn6745]

He's using a reload bag he got when he won the monster track

[@kyaneclarinal6697]

“ can’t stop , don’t want to either “

[@szilviabriceno8161]

One of the cooler jobs as a 9-5 i would do it for sure

[@CONFUCIUS-f2x]

That's got to be at least a 500mm handlebar.

[@QuinnHartmann]

basically a crown vic documentary

[@numbaoneg101]

😂😂 All the cabs right?

[@alfainc5868]

Can't tell anyone or hipsters how to live but there is no money in this. Facts

[@alexdamtberyoutube3591]

I think I found my dream job

[@oncheurmasque]

I think it depends on the country, the city and even the company, but I can't tell you that in France it's pretty low (I have a friend that works as a bike messenger in Strasbourg), although the company pays for new spare parts for your bike so it's still pretty cool.

[@cendol987]

now this is some really safe and responsible bike messenger not like the overexaggerated depiction in premium rush. Yeah, riding brakeless is fun but to what extend?

[@trapitolhill2025]

wrong

[@Dropthebeatonit]

this is coooool, altho isn't his bike seat too low?

[@edabad4324]

They are amazing

[@the_feature_selector859]

I love how he said the cab made an illegal turn. Like he follows the rules if the road.

[@newyardleysinclair9960]

Bike Messengers need an eye for anticipation of movement and/or openings in a similar way a a NFL running back does

[@acyutanandadas1326]

Bike messengers who deliver vital documents should be bonded and protected.

[@Alex-Defatte]

My only issue with something like this is the amount of exhaust you're going to be breathing in as you are inhaling the hardest you will all day and you're just breathing in all that carbon monoxide.

[@NickolasRed]

pretty nice video.definitely liked

[@andriansyahaja5916]

you the rush man

[@BrianMcNay]

Do an episode of this during the winter. Wonder how much gets done?

[@RhyzmaBeetz]

got through a storm yesterday ! brutal but rewarding once you get home

[@mohitgodwal9056]

Amazing

[@joejoemaru]

Love this series

[@philipparris4287]

The meaning of life!

[@keithwashco5891]

are you sponsored by RED BULL??????-super cool if so-cool anyway

[@96shian]

ouuu its a job very exciting...for a HIPSTER

[@kcdiazWTV]

I wish I can do this in California.

[@ecoskate159]

ohhh how love you gangsta track

[@evilcat1662]

i love this job

[@yantoblank5370]

Good👍

[@yaoiyurifanbaka]

He probably has a brake for an insurance issue like the courier service I work for. You're not a messenger so you don't know what we go through. Do your thing Austin

[@Cosminnic]

Premium Rush :)

[@officer088]

much love!

[@Soapboxview]

Nice.

[@vidcrit5848]

What kind of bike are the using?

[@shreddersaurusrex323]

Brooklyn Machine Works Gangsta Track

[@vidcrit5848]

@@shreddersaurusrex323 Thanks mate :)

[@Cheifnhookah]

pretty much like street racing.. lol 4:02

[@suicycleed4748]

Best courier NYC

[@brahmanlewis3022]

Who filmed this guy riding??

[@mjlife4602]

I want a job like that

[@Quill13]

8 years ago?... We already have internet back then right?

[@shreddersaurusrex323]

Yes but there are so many things that need to get delivered. Clothing, medication, food, legal documents, etc.

[@focuzpocuz]

I saw his name on Strava, riding the Wiliamsburg bridge for 24 hours, anything from that on youtube?

[@focuzpocuz]

Found it.

[@tamnado]

RIP young man

[@jrrojas94]

I bike for a living, the pay me to ride my bike lol; indirectly but they still do.

[@MatinDadib]

More of bike messenger episodes

[@ihope7085]

salut ...god bless

[@numbaoneg101]

that accident sounds crazy, I wonder how bad injuries were/how long it took to recover

[@adiprasongko7701]

Hello Guyz, my name Adi Prasongko. Thx's *GOOD LUCK FOREVER*

[@joshuamartin2178]

was using fixed gear or single speed?

[@numbaoneg101]

fixed gear

[@adrian.m258]

Virtually all fixed-gear bicycles are also single-speed. There is a 3-speed fixed-gear hub from Sturmey-Archer though.

[@TragicAyk]

Adrian G not all single gear have to be fixed though?

[@adrian.m258]

Of course not. Not all single-speed bikes are fixed, but almost all fixed-gear bikes are single speed.

[@sarahberkner]

I kind of wish I was a bike messenger but 1. It doesn't seem to pay a lot, 2. There is a bicycle messenger company in downtown Minneapolis but I live in the suburbs and 3. I'm not fast enough and maybe too cautious. It sounds fun though.

[@numbaoneg101]

Long term its not a viable occupation for most people but its something ppl do when in between phases and need cash. smarts > speed, and speed/fitness comes with time. If you like bikes you could commute, but hey its your choice at the end of the day.

[@sarahberkner]

+numbaoneg101 I often bike commute to school and stuff when it is warm out but I think it would be too hard to bike 10 miles each way and bike as a job. Though now that I have a car I could just drive there (and struggle with traffic and parking).

[@pricture]

Great video, but does anyone know the name of first ambient/relaxing song at 0:35 and second rock song the one right after at 1:03? If no one know's the name of the song, even input on who you believe the artist may is fine. :)

[@aldrinclementina4297]

If you have the Shazam app. we will be able to find out. Maybe you've find out by now. I'm 5 years late. lol