How to Safely Bike & NEVER Crash (Three Secret Tips!)

[@MikeMPharmaCyclist]

As an avid urban cyclist I agree with your points generally speaking especially when we're talking about regular street riding or commuting. However, I do like having my bell when I am riding on mixed use pedestrian and cycling trails because I think it is a lot more effective than me trying to yell or otherwise make my presence known as I'm passing on the left of people on the trail. The bell seems to be pretty well understood by most people and they seem less alarmed or jarred by me passing by. Even though I am saying this I still agree with the general idea of always assume you're invisible because when I use the bell I am paying close attention to the behavior and actions of the people I'm about to pass and I will either ring it again, slow down/stop, yell or both if I can tell they haven't acknowledged my presence at all. My son and I have had a lot of awesome rides with the Schwinn Joy Rider, continuing to love it and absolutely agree with your recommendations on it as an excellent value for a deluxe trailer!

[@BikeGrowRich]

Hey Mike, thanks for your message! That's a good point on bells. My experience at least in NYC is that most people use it as a "get out the way, I'm coming!" manner of communication. But for communicating for the sake of awareness, for sure I agree it can be helpful. I just don't want to lead people to believe that it's going to solve any safety problems. Also, glad you're enjoying the Joyrider! It's such an underrated trailer, especially because of that massive cage. Did you get it before they upped the price recently?

[@akrichter16]

Super helpful tips, thanks for your videos! I jusy got a bike and am excited to get started biking around Chicago. I'm hoping to eventually do it with a trailer for my two toddlers and your videos are super helpful and encouraging 🎉

[@maggiecordo6073]

I love your videos. My dream is to bike to work everyday, but I have this huge hill from my house to the office. It’s 2.5 miles, 400 ft in elevation. So doable… but straight up. Your experience from New Jersey to New York makes my problem so small.

[@BikeGrowRich]

Good to hear from you Maggie, I feel you with the big hill! I definitely had that. If you just tackle it a few times a week and then eventually it will get easy :) You can also consider an e-bike if you like. Also make sure you're optimizing the fitting on your bike. Especially getting your saddle height correct is important. GCN has a great video on the ideal saddle height.

[@FinecMindTV]

Well....biking is a good exercise tho...& generally speakin' using bike to commute is a very good option....thanks for sharin' ur insights mate!

[@BikeGrowRich]

Indeed, agreed 100%

[@FinecMindTV]

@@BikeGrowRich awesome!

[@phillipcooley8244]

Very nice thanks, how about safety gear, no body has it, be the first. Ps you have a nice personality and will do good at this thanks Phillip Cooley.

[@ernestojrdemecillo7922]

Is it safe to wear cleat shoes ? From NJ to NY?

[@BikeGrowRich]

Cycling shoes, yes perfectly safe.

[@ernestojrdemecillo7922]

@@BikeGrowRich thank you so much. Just new to weehawken. And im planning to have my morning ride with my road bike to NY thru George Washington Bridge going to Hudson River Park. Still searching for a group ride with some road cyclists here.