Chasing Strangers in Manhattan on Bicycles

[@TerryB]

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[@borisb.5024]

I'd love to see more strangers chased, angry commuter was 10/10

[@pangpengmaster]

I love how he cursed with passion

[@Brian-bg3sv]

@@pangpengmaster and then gingerly peddles around town.

[@Cesar-cm4if]

So many people without helmets! I wish they started wearing nta helmets like xnito or bern hudson, they're better than cpsc helmets, and def better than no helmet at all

[@rockshox71]

looks like he's been riding for many years in the city, But damn, he's passing parked cars way too close,. Guess he never got doored. Yet.

[@tassielondoner9200]

"I just ran a red light sorry bout that"... "these people are going even though it's my turn" 😂

[@mudflap2020]

LMAO facts

[@iamf6641]

sorry about that

[@MannequinOngaku]

the give and take

[@ansel_]

Going through a red when the intersection is clear and you're not blocking anyone is different than blindly j-walking into traffic

[@sirmixalot3332]

You ain’t never lied

[@josephxkendrick]

"Pushing a fast cadence between 30 and 40 RPMs." Lol.

[@joesutherland2017]

@Wayne Bryan Fast meaning sarcastic......

[@robertnussberger2028]

He's actually pretty fast with that bike. I wish I have a bike with thin wheels.

[@sidnum]

I found this very relaxing for some reason. But also... 4:29 - "These people are all going even though it's my turn" 4:00 - "Yeah that was a red light. I do apologize." 0:32 - Runs red light 1:05 - Runs red light 3:52 - Runs red light 6:09 - Runs red light 7:05 - Runs red light 8:38 - Runs red light 9:10 - Runs red light 10:40 - Runs red light LOL.

[@nykolazjoya]

sidnum yeah so lame lol

[@leonardouliano4896]

guy's basically a self-absorbed jerk.

[@robbiemaddisonftw]

@@aume5763 yeah no ur wrong

[@sidnum]

Aume - Asinine thinking

[@robertnussberger2028]

The cars really don't drive fast in new york city. People say they do. But that's just because they make a lot of sounds on the crappy bumpy road. They do like 15 or 25. Mostly 15. And a red light there is a red light. Or else the nypd will smoke you with a super expensive ticket. I've been to nyc many times before. I just never rode my bike there.

[@BrandonScales]

This is the realest version of street photography I've ever seen in my life

[@user-yk1cw8im4h]

This is videography not photography, idiot

[@sirdavid1458]

it's awesome to see how people ride when they don't know someone is following and filming. just them doing their true, everyday thing. great video as always and looking forward to more of these.

[@sixtwenty2181]

The commentary is gold in this one! 100% accurate representation of riding in NYC.

[@gaspring12345]

SixTwenty2 ••• nigga you stupid you Ain’t from ny aren’t you

[@TheHeisenbird]

@@gaspring12345 And he's probably glad he ain't, NY is a overpopulated shithole and the people there have no respect at all, oh and getting to work and back is just a complete clusterfuck of traffic, it takes you 30 minutes to go 1 mile.

[@gaspring12345]

RICARDO MILOS nah best city in the world if you ain’t from here your life sucks dead ass

[@cuztanksrule4774]

It’s always gonna be 2 clashing perspectives. Best place vs worst place. I happen to see the details of both

[@gaspring12345]

cuztanksrule47 tru

[@Anjuroo]

“I didn’t have any time for that.” - Terry Barentsen 2019

[@Orijuno]

10:42 spicy

[@McMarvin42]

Greatest line

[@dannyr333]

Lmao

[@brandoncornel7080]

Yooooooo do more of these!!!!! Thanks for highlighting the experience of riding in a NYC bike lane

[@fahrradmittelfranken8207]

I second this. Must have more!

[@mudflap2020]

Yes please I wanna see more

[@inflinirator]

Runs a red but gets mad when the peds do it to him - yeah I'm guilty of that too

[@MrTripsJ]

I flipped a guy off and then realized he had the right of way to walk hahahaha

[@liamsimpson8233]

I think his point is that people shouldn't get so mad when cyclists bend the rules bc everyone is constantly doing illegal shit, getting in the way of bikes

[@Lalfy]

I love love love your videos. Aside from the excellent biking it also makes for great site seeing. High up camera angle, super crisp footage, and mostly centred in the street so I get a good view of all the surrounding buildings, people, and traffic. Makes me wants to visit NYC so badly. You guys should make a video ripping around on Citi bikes just for fun. Keep doing what you do. It's perfect. I'd like to see more of Terrys face now and again.

[@jadamane]

It’s not suped up as it seems to be.

[@Tedb1975]

I'm cracking up at the dude sitting in an office chair in the middle of the bike lane at 5:31. C'mon man!

[@TheBlessedOwl]

😂😂

[@ashleycraiglozada2550]

Your wide angle camera always give me anxiety when you're squeezing into the traffic

[@McVella]

Like when you start to follow any car in GTA randomly

[@backdoorslam]

hey Terry I could've listen to you for hours. Following normal bikers is a great idea. Cant wait for your next upload.

[@ArjanGroe]

Love how you gave out Hotline stickers! This is GOLD.

[@FlyinColorz]

We need more of these man. This is such a pleasure to watch and listen to. Great footage

[@vidiia]

On running red lights, from a person who's experienced riding bikes in cities: A lot of the time, it's about evaluating risk. If you run a red light when pedestrian lights are green on all four crossings, it's safer, because all cars are stopped at the intersections. Same for if there's a red light without an accompanying crossing, which is used to help filter vehicle traffic and allow people to cross. No cars will be crossing your path, so it's safer to do (like 7:09, or 9:10). If there's a red light and no upcoming crossing on your side of the road, it's generally safe to run the red and hug really close to the kerb. Also, it's a bit safer to run reds on quieter, slower city streets (like 6:09). At these times, you can listen to hear if there might be cars coming across that you can't see. At 3:52, it was his right of way to cross as he couldn't have stopped in time. At 0:32 he didn't run a red, look closely at the lights. It's really risky to run a red light going left on a T junction like at 1:05, and situations like 8:38 and 10:40 are really inadvisable. He should have stopped. These are the only three that I think are terrible decisions. People on bikes mostly run these kinds of red lights if they're distracted, inexperienced, or stupid. We all make mistakes on bad days. *All of these decisions to run red lights can lead to collisions that can maim or kill you, and they're all illegal*. Videos of people weaving through heavy city traffic without wearing helmets and running reds indiscriminately are terrifying to me, not just because that could kill them, but because of the message that sends, and the behavior that encourages. There are so many chances for you to get caught between cars, or under a HGV. Running red lights, weaving and riding on pavement can be done more responsibly. As the guy says at 8:38, there really are a lot of grey areas in responsible bike-riding, one being running red lights. I also agree with what he says about being fine with people walking in the bike lane, as long as they don't do anything extra stupid. Being wary of these situations is a big part of riding a bike through a city. There's only so much you can do, you just make your way past when it's safe, and try not to have a collision. The sad truth is that if people on bikes stopped at every single red light they came across, bike journeys in cities like this would be infeasible and really slow. In my opinion, bike infrastructure like segregated cycleways and more sophisticated traffic light systems are most important solution, but until then, people on bikes have to make do, and sometimes that means running red lights when it's safe.

[@coreygolphenee9633]

Its day and night on the west coast for me the traffic when I'm riding in the day is too fast and unpredictable but at night I blow reds like its going out of style

[@FreekaPista]

Watching the angry commuter was the least stressful thing I’ve seen on this channel so far haha

[@2StepTim]

The commentary on this one is Gold ! Top notch! The shirt off while riding rule got me ! Big UPS from WNY

[@kingphil1969]

How can such a seemingly dull video be so fascinating? Love it

[@tugazuga]

1:48 Shake it off champ... hope he is ok... Damn you said "i think he was a little embarrased" i would have left the bike and run home crying 😂😂

[@JD_82]

Love these 4k videos dude. Watching this on my big 4k TV is awesome. I'm from europe and might never see NY in my life so this is the best I can get :) keep dem coming

[@mr.boeing7472]

I love this "i dont give a fuck anymore" tone to this commentary about bikers in NYC. Makes me want to watch more

[@ckmusic419]

This video really shows the awfulness that is NYC traffic.

[@jorgergonzalezvisualartist8925]

Good one Terry, yes this series is a nice contrast to your other videos. You can expect a huge adrenaline rush when you follow your usual pros but with these guys you never know what you going to get and at the same time is more liking to us mortals.

[@nickdumais]

Wow this is absolutely beautiful! I could watch this all day 😂 The older gentleman is majestic riding down the streets of NYC.

[@jaykstah]

I feel like I'm playing a video game controlling the dudes he's following

[@crowncontrol3637]

i dream of this, looks so fun to cruise around a big city, dodging and weaving

[@bradbianco]

I grew up on the West coast and we have noting like this! Really cool to have this view. Thanks for posting!

[@beatsandboots]

I love this concept of following random cyclists through traffic!

[@tripledoublemedia9119]

So mesmerizing to watch, it’s like a controlled chaos

[@TheprogresBMX]

Loved this video! Wish I found more like it. I really like the concept of seeing different riding styles and how casual commuters deal with each situation in traffic.

[@TheprogresBMX]

Plus he was actually pretty funny

[@StuffOffYouStuff]

"hes goin one way and I'm like fuck that" lol

[@sayladegeeter1152]

this makes me actually excited to wake up, get out and bike

[@imjonathan6745]

suddenly you realized that you are better than most of the guys you witnessed in this video

[@thechipparoute]

Hey Terry I’m one of the most realist e-bike rider out there... I think you can’t keep up with me...🚴🏾‍♂️💸 but I love your work you inspired me to do my own filming... You can’t put a videographer and bike rider together... This is the best thing I ever did!!! Look out The Chippa Route brand!!

[@kroeff_san]

"He seems pretty chill" 🤣🤣🤣 Great video 🔥🔥🔥

[@phasedinduction6956]

I lost it at casually passing the food delivery guy

[@Lvx13]

phased induction “fuck it”

[@pudelmuetz1]

i like this style of videos, super chill and relaxing i could watch for hours

[@KennyCapo]

lmaoooo, one day you might catch me lacking on my bike

[@serge933]

Please continue this series! 10/10 for sure. Enjoyed your over voicing on the video as well

[@TheReepe]

I like how calmly your commentating was

[@drlest717]

Just randomly found you. Love the random, and sometimes funny epic cycling videos. From a major cyclist to another - you're rad, dude!

[@zamoranyc]

Love your videos, a combination of people watching along with bike riding in my favorite city.

[@seanrich7969]

Whenever I cut an aggressive line through traffic I like to think there's some cyclist that notices the effort. You should come to DC sometime man, we can rip through the capitol on a night ride.

[@Lvx13]

Sean Rich damn i miss night rides so much, exploring every bit of the city and riding up and down parking garages after checking out the roof top views. used to ride every day in atl.

[@fast.biking_freddy]

I bike in DC daily!

[@koolmotor420]

Sean Rich Dc BAby we love slash runs and chill mash_+ once I going north on 16th st. By Malcolm XxX Park. And this guy on the hill was like pass!! Wtf pass. So I slapped him with my track bike.. I don’t do shot like that anymore but DMV cycling is flagged with trash commuters

[@koolmotor420]

Frederic A. Truslow same_+

[@jamesmitchell6209]

ayyy DC represent. We need to see a hotline DC

[@Mrodriguez231]

That last guys riding style was chill.

[@stevebillingsley2262]

Terry what you do is so cool I live in the country in Kansas city area new York is so nice I love the tree lines streets and what you do is nothing short of amazing I did not know know your city could be so nice in spite crime etc what you do is amazing thanx its so cool to watch I am 76 but I think I could make it happen to a certain degree thanx again for vlogs

[@kellenwillett8263]

I dig this. Love the commentary and also love strangers. Do more where you kinda just showcase how different New Yorkers do their thing. Maybe quicker segments and a few more riders total.

[@ripe.berries9307]

that last dude was so sick!!

[@lifeisshort6406]

so smooth i loved it

[@TheRealAssix]

Even random bike drivers look good in your videos! Keep your awesome work up Terry!

[@SeargentFirestone]

That last guy delivered us the hottest of lines. That's some Cooper Ray level shit right there!

[@mykolahlushakov1276]

why was it so interesting for me? idk wtf but duuude keep doing what you're doing

[@Jeffrey9In4Chains]

This was oddly satisfying to watch. For a moment I thought it was a 3rd person video game lol

[@Emanuel-kz9lw]

Wait so no ones gunna talk about how graceful his camera shake is?

[@damionalcantar9891]

"These people are all going even though it's my turn" says the guy who just ran a red light🤣 me

[@jeffreytabois]

This is one of my favorite videos. I laugh all the time when I watch it. Those two guys, the one who fell and the one who was cursing had me dying. Can you tell me when we will see that video of the guy who wants to ride through the underground rail road?? I’d like to see that.

[@pineboy13]

This was good,especially kick stand man with th extra trick manuver. More please😃

[@averyjamesbrooks]

Nice one Terry 🤙 I like the moment of that dude having his aggro interaction with a driver but then going back to being totally chill on his bike

[@Aboycostelo]

Definitely a different view of cycling on new York, like the idea! Excellent, as always!

[@54fourty6]

Love your videos! You are really good at keeping the person in the same part of the gram while the city seems to just scroll by. Very cool.

[@MelShibson]

Old man was by far the best out of the bunch. He was probably rightfully pissed at the start of his appearance. He rode smooth and didn't bother anybody.

[@Alex-ol6dm]

this is so accurate and you sound like The Guy from High Maintenance which makes this even better

[@quentinbernard638]

the commentary make it really funny. i was not expecting anything from this recommendation but i did actually had a good time. wants to do the same in Boston now

[@pepepecazpicapapas]

one more pls

[@austin3516]

This is the best series please do more.

[@BreceLuu]

That was the realest documentary I've seen in a while. Impressive that nobody got hurt. 🌊🏄

[@inNYCC]

What a smooth beautiful video. What kinda gear ru using to film /?

[@adamweb]

This one's great haha please follow around more sketchy people!

[@brandenray9587]

Blows red lights but gives passive aggressive, “thank you” to people crossing on green

[@TerryB]

It’s about not stopping the flow of traffic friend as well as be aware of your surroundings

[@markbuckley811]

Bullshit

[@joesutherland2017]

@@TerryB So is "being aware of your surroundings" another phrase for "I'm better than you, therefore I will cut off peds, vehicles, blow red lights on a whim(I counted 9 you rolled in roughly 10 mins) and do whatever the fuck I want"? *EDIT* that said, your cadence comment was hilarious.

[@jawsjawsjawsjaws]

Yes the guy’s an idiot and is definitely not from New York

[@karthimechify]

What brakes u use ? Id rather YOU put on best hydraulic discs dual discs on both wheels...

[@iwontsubscribe]

Wonder it'll be cool if you can get in touch with the shirtless dude and do a hotline with him just so he can make it up to the embarrassing fall he made LOL

[@dylstaff]

As a daily bike commuter in Durham, NC, this is really entertaining. Make more of these.

[@anjudazo1368]

This is just insane. I love this video and the other ones you make. Feels like a real life video game if that even makes sense. This is def a fave. 💯👌

[@noyl3730]

what's the Camera in this vid?

[@sentientuser-s8x]

You should keep doing this format. Good stuff!

[@keithcummings691]

I enjoy the Chasing Strangers videos along with your commentary breakdown of each segment. Your opinion on the gray area of the use of bike lanes is note worthy. Eyes up everybody safe travels y'all

[@matteocantu7102]

This is the perfect format, after stranger things, stranger cyclist

[@mathieumansire372]

most are too slow too noobish , the best rider was the older guy at end of video , the others were all very sketchy noobish riding

[@piscean090]

This was the most soothing video. Also the first video I ever screen mirrored onto my living room tv

[@anthonycarstensen1842]

Great vid. How can I get my hands on hotline stickers?

[@Lvx13]

oof, riding over those drain grates that go parallel to the direction of traffic is so sketchy w thin road tires. i smashed a gatorskin years ago accidentally getting my front wheel stuck in one while riding. straight over the handlebars

[@TheShmekler]

Your videos make me want to move to NY and learn how to do this! So Awesome.

[@fiLthy_Rx]

Good job having a pic of the guy crashing as the video thumbnail. You're ruthless, Terry... 😂

[@TerryB]

:)

[@axeljunkuhn.5985]

Great video as always. Watching a lot of your videos lately I do wonder did you ever get doored like badly I mean?

[@TerryB]

Not recently

[@pimpz7409]

Great video, could you do more of these?

[@churchmember4484]

First time watching. Keep doing what you’re doing. It’s cool to watch the different riding styles of each rider. You can easily tell the difference in experience vs no experience riding.✌🏽✌🏽✌🏽

[@sommelierofstench]

i’m dying this is so funny. i love these

[@OmikronGT]

The angry guy is surely not the same guy as the calm guy

[@zmeeds17]

This is amazing. Keep them coming!! "When you ride around New York without a shirt, that is a true tail sign that you're a New Yorker" hahahahahahahaha

[@SS-bk2zb]

*telltale sign

[@bike_rider-k2h]

@@zmeeds17 how tf is correcting some one in trolling?

[@zmeeds17]

@@bike_rider-k2h I wasnt trying to troll anyone. That is what he said in the video. It made me giggle when I watched it so I just made a comment about it. Go back and listen to it and you'll hear what I am talking about.

[@cheesyrider6914]

Don't understand the foot drag on the e-bikes either.

[@twgood5882]

This is the compilation I've been waiting for.

[@paceline]

This would make a good Reacts series. Showing the world how true messengers are on a whole different level. P.S. Thanks for toning down the Wheelie content. I know you like it but it was a bit much.

[@ictorvich1920]

I’m a new sub and new to your page got to give you props on your hotlines,also riding in New York looks way better then southern cali.just my opinion.good content

[@gamersgaminggang9162]

Wat camera u use

[@GenX1283]

Serious question but I didn't notice a single escooter in this video. Are they banned there?

[@andrewm2786]

Yes

[@otakuman9576]

Legislation recently approved all E bikes and E-scooters because of the food delivery workers.

[@anthonyconrad5027]

great idea. Keep this series up of " chasing strangers"

[@frankdiscussion2069]

i ride like the last guy...just casually cruise around my city

[@andrewnorris5415]

You can quickly see why he has his foot out. It saved him there. Looks like he has only recently started to ride a bike, to be honest. As you said maybe was late for work. Dude needs to take it easier either way until gets better at it! Edit: one more look - he did not have his feet out when he fell ! Just seems to lack co-ordination - maybe not much sleep last night?

[@Lalfy]

I would be honoured if you followed me. Although it would make for some boring footage. Oh and please more following strangers. It's fascinating. Make it a weekly monthly series. I'll watch em all.

[@andrewnorris5415]

lol

[@angelcarlos8041]

Dat shit creepy

[@Lalfy]

@@angelcarlos8041 I meant on a bike ya dingus 😅

[@chwbiker]

Cool video! I enjoyed the commentaries all the way! Kept it simple and it work! Good job!