⁴ᴷ⁶⁰ Cycling on an ELECTRIC Citibike from Port Authority, Manhattan to Astoria, Queens, NYC

Google Maps Route: goo.gl/RQFFRw
I got very lucky and managed to snag an Electric Citibike (New York City's Bike Share system). The company was offering free day passes for Election Day, so I took advantage of it and rode the bike from the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan to Astoria, Queens. It's pretty incredible how much distance you cover going uphill, especially over the Ed Koch Queensboro (59th Street) Bridge.
Filmed November 6, 2018
Timestamps
2:35 - 8th Avenue & 42nd Street
4:40 - 8th Avenue & 47th Street
6:26 - 48th Street & 7th Avenue
8:09 - 48th Street & 6th Avenue
10:23 - 48th Street & 5th Avenue
12:08 - 48th Street & Park Avenue
14:14 - 48th Street & 3rd Avenue
14:54 - Almost getting doored
15:34 - 48th Street & 2nd Avenue
16:50 - 1st Avenue & 49th Street
19:25 - 1st Avenue & 57th Street
20:38 - 1st Avenue & 59th Street
21:32 - 1st Avenue & 61st Street (Docking the bike so I can reset the 30 minute rental timer by checking it out 2 minutes later)
24:27 - Ed Koch Queensboro (59th Street) Bridge Entrance
30:13 - 29th Street & Queens Plaza North
32:37 - 29th Street & 38th Avenue
34:34 - 29th Street & 36th Avenue
36:33 - 29th Street & Broadway
38:40 - 30th Avenue & 29th Street
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Camera Equipment
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Single Speed Bike: Mercier Kilo WT
Belt Drive Bike: Priority Continuum Onyx
Gravel Bike: Marin Gestalt 1
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Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Mini U-Lock: amzn.to/2gyZmfo
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[@Manateelover25]

The church bells and the colors of the trees were such a lovely bonus Mr.Action!! 😀

[@monica-NJ-123]

Thank you , this was a fun adventure and I enjoyed seeing the fall leaves on some of the trees 😊

[@JoseTwitterFan]

Now I really have to try biking after seeing this video.

[@matic5558]

Love how you show the google maps route!

[@SquidgyHut]

For those curious, 0157TRD breaks down as follows: TR indicates the country is Italy while D as the suffix indicates it is a United Nations Diplomat. The second Diplomat plate is less clear but I think I make out CLN0531; which the C prefix indicates is the Foreign Consul and LN (I think) is the diplomatic country code for Saudi Arabia.

[@joseguilhermemagalhaes5999]

Hi!! Congratulations on your great videos! Can I make a suggestion? Why not make a video showing the route from Manhattan to Jersey Gardens? And if possible take a walk inside the Jersey Gardens to show us all the place. Thanks a lot!!

[@dream.machine]

This is pretty cool. I remember seeing the first citi bikes back in 2015 when I was up there. I would defintely try one of these. And that was a lot of traffic 14:08 I feel for you.

[@jeffk5724]

When docking the citibikes I found it easier to lift the front tire up an inch.

[@zuiokopl2256]

I didnt get this docking concept can u help me out to understand

[@FifthnLincoln]

8:40 I'm seriously worried that your umbrella is not secured! It has been making me nervous since the start of the video - I hope it makes it to the end of the ride :)

[@ActionKid]

Haha, it made it to the end. I had to hold it the entire time since it wouldn't fit in my backpack.

[@rhondaharrison2764]

I really thought you were going to give it away.

[@mediocrebanters]

Awesome work again mate! Can you do a separate video about those Citi Bikes, how they're rented, their specs, performance, tyre size handling and especially those motors (front or rear mounted, gearing, etc.). Keep up the great work! Cheers!

[@ActionKid]

I haven't even done a video on my own bicycles yet, let alone Citi Bikes!

[@mediocrebanters]

@@ActionKid It is due then! Do introduce everyone on KZbin your bike and gear; don't reveal too personal stuff to protect your privacy. Best of luck!

[@amarimai4620]

I could really use one of these on my lazy days. Great video, as always.

[@Moyltorres]

Very nice video with electric bike. I thought electric bike is not speedy, but it is !

[@MuhammadSHAHBAZ-bb3xn]

YOU ARE GREAT ,,, LOVE FROM PAKISTAN, you done great job, keep it up please, i love your videos very much, plz don't stop ur vlog, , best of luck for ur bright future

[@cathycva]

I love your videos! Thank you for making them! 😀👍🏻

[@tadeoyou2270]

hey actionkid, ; Im a fan of your walking videos. Are u trying some stabilization option to reduce shaking when are walking ? any soft.?? : I know you use gimbal... but I think the only way to remove the shaking is an expensive equipment,, the expensive gimbals. Im seeing a lot of walking videos with gimbals, and all these have shaking problems when are walking ..

[@ActionKid]

It's very difficult to remove the up and down movement while walking unless you use a specific walking technique - which isn't practical to use over long distances. It's a natural movement that's hard for any gimbal or stabilizer to correct, since the horizon remains the same while walking. The best way to smooth a video is to roll the camera on wheels (i.e. push cart, bicycle, scooter, car, etc.) with the stabilizer. They should have a walking mode for gimbals!

[@tadeoyou2270]

@@ActionKid would be a good idea, to make a monopod with wheels ( at least 20 cm diameter ) and walking with it

[@tadeoyou2270]

@@ActionKid Try to make a monopod with wheels ( at least 25 cm diameter ) and walking with it. The movement down and upo is due the movemet of legs, so if u place the gopro over monopod , it leave to receive vibrations to up and down

[@tadeoyou2270]

@@ActionKid here u have an alternative www.amazon.com/Selens-Track-Skater-Dolly-Kit/dp/B076P64C3L/ref=sr_1_cc_2?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1547675516&sr=1-2-catcorr&keywords=monopod+with+wheels

[@tadeoyou2270]

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[@CB-Earthday]

I like this video. So awesome…! In Holland we don´t have fast electric citibikes…!

[@goldiebear4050]

Do you still peddle the electric bicycle? How does it work? And do you return the citibike to where you go it from?

[@ActionKid]

It’s a rental. When you’re finished you have to return the bike to a Citibike dock. It doesn’t have to be the one you checked it out from.

[@elcabezon5487]

So in other words,there is a few docks in Astoria?

[@marilynyoung9477]

Awesome news and very good video. Thanx!

[@ZenGotBars]

Looks like it rides well. I didnt know citibikes were electric powered.

[@gilsonanderson5807]

Always good videos ! Thanks you.

[@2LAZY-2EDIT]

No wonder, i was like how the citi -bike guys/gals fly up Queens boro bridge with their suits on like pros, thank you i dont feel bad about myself now.

[@brohype]

what's the cost per hour for the electric bikes?

[@jacquelinegangas7728]

Good morning!...✔😙👍☔💪 From Chile...

[@aldoman1359]

Beautiful videos, keep it up 😍😍😍

[@mishmish_MALE]

Very nice journey .. thank you ... 👍🏼🌟💐👍🏼🌟💐👍🏼🌟💐👍🏼🌟💐👍🏼🌟💐 ...

[@yukuhana]

First reaction: Why did you pick a rainy day to ride a bike?!

[@stylovogelberlin]

YEA NOW AND FOREVER GREAT

[@lincoln169]

If it's fully charged how many hours can you ride?

[@ActionKid]

I don’t know and it’s not on Citibike’s website.

[@lincoln169]

That's a shock, but they should put more specifications of their bikes on their website.

[@samulihirsi]

what you do for living, Kid?

[@chandrashekharyadav5744]

Superb, so so beautiful.. 😊

[@charlesbishop4]

You need to buy one! Rad City would be good for you.

[@ActionKid]

I'll consider it but theft is a major issue in the city.

[@Tonyjones175]

After riding an electric bike would you buy one.soon

[@ActionKid]

I wouldn’t because theft is a big problem in the city.

[@elcabezon5487]

Folks,remember,this is old technology,back in the 1970's we had Mopeds,the eBikes are electric and the Mopeds were gasoline and had pedals,not sure this city has trikes ( pedaling)

[@SaschaReves]

so fast?

[@ActionKid]

It’s a noticeable speed boost coming from a stop

[@SaschaReves]

@@ActionKid ah okay :)

[@Tyler380]

Be careful with those wide handle bars.. I've often wondered what those electric bikes were like.. Seems like you would have more control pumping yourself.. To me biking is about exercise and fitness.. Hey, "To each his own"..

[@ActionKid]

I still prefer traditional bikes.

[@loft4me]

Your pants are wet 01:13, her hair is wet 01:27, I'd say ride, 105!!!

[@lovemusic794]

Be careful, please!

[@ActionKid]

Thank you!

[@helengigante4038]

Please dont use the sidesteeet bike lanes. The city/DOT doesnt care about anyones safety, including the cyclist Why incur dooring risk? Why not just ride in and with traffic in the travel lane...especially with electric...no acceleration issue? And, why even go between cars? The disregard for safety by the city is just terrifying....