Electric Biking on Streets Tips - Bicycle Riding in Traffic

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@Obxcape 7 ай бұрын

Something I’d like to add to this….Be VERY mindful of the curbing along the roadside so you don’t have your pedal hit it on the ‘down stroke’….right side AND left, as applicable. Give cars their room, but be sure to use what YOU need!

@johngoodin3445 Жыл бұрын

One thing I saw you do that was the same recommendation I saw made for regular motorcycle drivers. When you’re making a left turn in a left turn lane stay to the inside of the lane preferably about a full bike length behind the line. A lot of cars will cut through the corner rather quickly and close. It’s like you’re invisible and they simply don’t see you. At a left turn lane the worst location you could possibly be in is the left side of the lane just behind the line. Yes I definitely recommend a good set of large bike mirrors. Keep a good eye on what’s coming up behind you at a traffic stop. Don’t automatically think that the vehicle coming up behind you will see you. Raise your arms and shake them if you have to. Anything to get the attention of a distracted driver..

@Landsw-zj1sw Жыл бұрын

Mirrors. Once you ride with them you can't go back.

@pedrofernandez8729 2 жыл бұрын

Before you get going, install a left side mirror, as important as a helmet.

@jimmyat460 Жыл бұрын

I ride very seldom on streets, but I do have blinking lights on front and back. But one thing in riding too close to curb is the possibility of picking up nails, screws and running over glass.

@granadosable 2 жыл бұрын

A rear red blinky light is very useful for being seen by cars.

@bigguy1403 5 ай бұрын

I also have a blinking red light on my handlebar.

@sharonk.3107 3 ай бұрын

I live in Ohio, which offers 1,523 miles of bike trails. I haven't ridden a bike since the early 90s but today I am receiving my first E-bike today. I've started watching your videos, so I'll be more informed on how to operate my bike. Thank you for these videos.

@jazzsongcool4751 8 ай бұрын

I just got my first e bike thank you for this helpful tip ❤

@Ash-kb9hn Ай бұрын

I’ve ridden my e-bike 3 times and quickly realized I needed mirrors so I ordered some that go into the handle bars. The thing he didn’t do or mention is you need to be looking at every intersection well before you pass through. NEVER assume a car will stop at a stop sign or even before the imaginary line. Even if there’s no stop sign on your end just watch before you cross any street. Even if you’re at an actual cross walk with a light, watch to make sure all the cars are stopping before you proceed. People really don’t pay attention to even red lights. Be careful out there!

@VGB004 5 ай бұрын

Good video Brother. I ride safe and just for me on my trips. I have noticed pple riding care free, without helmet's and in the rd as if everyone driving a car is going to notice and respect them. The more I have seen and heard about hit and runs with e-bikes and e-scooters, I make sure I ride steady and safe. 👍😇

@eclecticmusica 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video with great tips. Miami Beach / South Florida has the same rules concerning bike lanes, sharing the lane. Just got the SixThreeZero E-bike and love it!

@stephenwilliams4406 2 жыл бұрын

Another good video. May seem basic, but many of us are just starting out and need the bike review. I've watch dozens of fairly new Aventure Owners who, when riding through neighborhoods NEVER stop at a stop sign and just cruise through the intersection when no other cars are nearby. Seems a natural thing to do, but maybe should not be done. Thoughts? Another question: In this video there were numerous sidewalks while you were otherwise 'sharing' the 1 lane. Are you allowed to be on the sidewalk? Seems much safer verses a car driver not giving you a little leeway. I'd much rather go a little slower on a sidewalk rather than 'sharing' a road, I think.

@124085 9 ай бұрын

Look up the Idaho Stop. Essentially bikes are safest when treating stop signs like yield signs. Yes you should keep your head on a swivel and always look but as a cyclist you want to spend as little time at an intersection as possible. Cyclists need to keep up their momentum and should only come to a complete stop when necessary.

@bisco5178 4 ай бұрын

pretty helpful thanks

@MrJbee1982 Ай бұрын

Thank you for this video 😊

@lavonnealexander6936 4 ай бұрын

Omg your city has nice roads, where I live , the roads are horrible, I literally prefer to ride on the sidewalk.

@josejonastlevillasis4216 Жыл бұрын

thank you idol for making this video.. irs very helpful !!godbless!!!

@paoher4928 3 ай бұрын

Awesome video. I wanted to see a video like this one. Thank you so much for this content.

@pauliswaber5315 Жыл бұрын

Useful though as a newbie (plus I’m old) I’d never drive on streets like that. Right now I’m specifically interested in my neighborhood issue: parked cars. I want to learn how to bike when you don’t want to take over the road but of course don’t want to be doored

@pauliswaber5315 Жыл бұрын

And I’m also interested in how to set a left mirror properly for best benefit from it

@talkinglock 11 ай бұрын

what i do is claim the lane when i am approaching a congested area of parked cars/obstacles on the right, and then go back on the right side once it has cleared. legallly, you are allowed to claim the lane when there is something blocking your path on the right. while cars might get mad at you, it is legal. another option is walking the bike on the sidewalk while ur near the parked cars.

@joejoe-lb6bw Жыл бұрын

A daylight visible blinking light on front is good to have. There is some debate on this. I use one and am not dead yet. Knock on wood!

@bigguy1403 5 ай бұрын

I keep a bright blinking red light on my handlebar. This way on coming traffic can see me too besides the blinking red lights on the rear of my bike.

@michaelaldouby558 4 ай бұрын

And taillights would be helpful as well

@michaelaldouby558 4 ай бұрын

You need a mirror, also a Garmin Varia would be helpful

@ronh5623 3 ай бұрын

Might mention, installing rear and front flashing lights will you more visible in traffic.

@tenrozzero 4 ай бұрын

Great advice but lacking many safety things one should also do. Use a front light and rear light for safety. A mirror is a must along with brightly covered clothes or vest. I personally think its too dangerous to ride in the street like a car so I rarely do....I stick to bike lanes and roads less traveled by cars. Too many crazy drivers on the road where I live so its just not worth the risk of pretending a 70 pound e-bike is a car...ty

@DickHowe-c5q 5 ай бұрын

Where I live, I have to ride in the road, even though there is a bike lane. When they swept the sand and salt off the road, they swept it into the bike lane. Some of the sand is more like rocks. So, I ride in the road until a car comes up behind me and I drift over to the bike lane until the car goes by.

@pensqueezegaming Ай бұрын

Can you go under bridges like under passes with an e-bike is it illegal just wondering thinking of getting one to get around as main transportation on streets only of course

@dsgaming9893 Ай бұрын

Does it work with E Scooters? Mine is only capable of reaching 18.5mph too speed, so does the rules of usage of bike lane change for E scooters?

@sunsetpalms1923 11 ай бұрын

I would ride the sidewalk as much as possible and only go in the road when absolutely neccessary.

@talkinglock 11 ай бұрын

suprisingly, its actually more dangerous to ride in the sidewalk in most circumstances

@CoryASMR 6 ай бұрын

@@talkinglock why would that be true? no its not

@colinfitzgerald4332 3 ай бұрын

@@CoryASMR riding on a sidewalk then coming off the sidewalk into an intersection surprises drivers. I’ve done it and it was not a comfortable situation. In my city, it is legal to ride on the sidewalk. Some lanes are so narrow that I must ride the sidewalk. In that situation I will go off the sidewalk when approaching an intersection if it is safe to do so. Every circumstance is different so ride with flexibility, but stick to the street as much as possible.

@tomasr64 Жыл бұрын

thanks for making the video but... The first stop sign you pissed off the driver waiting for you to do something. Flow at the same speed as traffic. Hey? What happens when the left turn light doesn't change and you are just sitting there? What about no bike lane on a 35mph street? And you got a unused sidewalk? I would use the sidewalk because my safety is more important than a car pushing me up against the curb. Then there is grass to go around walkers. I find that the rules for bikes are not based in reality, vs. safety. Then there is the rule of respect which gets very little attention. Lots of grey areas around ebikes.

@Aulann623 4 ай бұрын

Sorry, but you merge/lane switch like my mother. You got to at lest give people a bit more of a warning before you switch because you signal right as you start merging which I am telling you. That's going to get you hit sooner or later. The only other real big error was you going into the far left lane at 6:07 which clearly wasn't needed since you could have made a left in the right lane and gotten to the far right much easier/quicker by doing so. Otherwise, pretty good basic tips for bike riding. PS: I know this is just a little nitpicky but I hear it every time. if Ebikes are ridden like are meant to be on the street. "Not going above 25MPH" than they actually are just as fast as a normal bike. It just easier for us non athlete to reach those speeds.

@lavonnealexander6936 4 ай бұрын

I thought I was only one, he is literally merging like cars going to stop for him. Extremely dangerous

@riskyron1416 10 ай бұрын

You are really over confident riding so close to parked cars. Hitting an opening car door will be very disappointing. By the way. Only bicycle accident I ever had was age 15 while delivering 214 Sunday Newspapers in Phoenix Arizona. A Police car drifted over to my opposite side of a 4 lane street, hitting me head on. He continued another 100 yards and hit a palm tree. Drunk as a skunk on duty. Boy did the police cover that one up fast. Nope I don't even trust a police car to drive like a sane driver. I was unhurt but all the papers and bike were destroyed.

@davidgambler1591 4 ай бұрын

When sitting at the front of the left turn lane, what if your bike doesn’t trigger the light ?

@mcdip9264 2 ай бұрын

Even better is a very bright yellow flashing light vest! I never ride without it- I don’t care how stupid it looks - I want people to see me!!

@minniespad Жыл бұрын

I also ride an ebike. But down this two lane rd. I get no respect from drivers. No bike lane. Just share the road sign. But I have had car pass by &move in right beside me. I have cars cut so close. I could reach out and touch them. Any suggestions?

@lavonnealexander6936 4 ай бұрын

Not much, you can do