I haven't had a car for two years, and I've biked through two winters in North Dakota so far. Over that time I've really grown attached to biking and I appreciate it a lot more (plus it keeps me in some form of shape) I'm known by my friends as a bicyclist. Good episode, wish I was there riding with them.
@goingtospaceBRB12 жыл бұрын
I'm a cyclist in NYC. Definitely can relate to the aggressive drivers, but it's all part of the game and I love every minute of it.
@donhaller73673 ай бұрын
My people! Love this. I'm an old dude on a bike that's been riding for years. I have this same love for bikes even to this day. Thanks for the view of LA cycling culture.
@robear729312 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video about a wonderfulsub-culture in LA . Thanks for showing this. I love riding and have for over 50 years now. It's a nice way to connect with others. It's a nice way to learn more about who we are as a person too.
@dwaynepedals8 жыл бұрын
This was dope! I remember several years ago doing a Wolfpack Hustle Sprint race. Those dudes are a family for sure. Coming out from NY they showed a lot of love and met a lot of cool dudes from LA.
@factsabouturmum92509 жыл бұрын
I agree, fixies are a gateway drug... I started out with a track bike. It didn't take me long to move onto something with gears, but man.... That bike was pure, unadulterated fun.
@JacobSever8 жыл бұрын
+Homini Lupus I'm still 10+ years on my fixed gear love. Still haven't switched over to anything with multiple gears.
@BradyDale12 жыл бұрын
This is pretty cool. Bikes are good for the world. I don't rock tricks like these dudes but I'm a dedicated bike commuter. Someday, I want to live in Copenhagen because it is so bike friendly.
@Dabones323212 жыл бұрын
Cycling even has subcultures within, they touched base with the average joe rider, but when you get on the pro level you see different personalities of riders. There are the super aggressive track riders (like myself) to the speed freak roadies, to the rough and tumble cyclocrossers. this is what makes the sport so great.
@lukescott44747 жыл бұрын
Road, Cyclocross, Track, MTB, and BMX, and subcultures by themselves.
@al_pastor4 жыл бұрын
Don't forget Gravel!
@trapitolhill20253 жыл бұрын
@@al_pastor yes forget gravel
@AutodromoF112 жыл бұрын
Little tip to catch hit and run drivers: always carry a small piece of chalk on you (jersey pocket or in your short pocket) and when you get hit do everything in your power to look and memorize the plate number. Then write it down on the pavement with your chalk.
11 жыл бұрын
Nice to see how young Americans enjoy biking. Greetings from The Netherlands!
@WingmastersRMR12 жыл бұрын
I agree with you. Seeing as I live in Wyoming, there's not much bike activity in such a small populated area, I don't experience much, but I definitely know what you're talking about.
@FreeLion00712 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this video. I ride my old dirt bike all the time here in Davis, CA, and have never riden a fixer, or raced, but have lots of friends who do one or the other. Not too many do both, but that seems to be related to age. Younger guys & gals prefer fixers around here, while the older riders gravitate toward the street bikes and racers for regular multi-dozen-mile trips through and around town. If you like bicycles, you'd love Davis, though it is VERY flat.
@idance00019 жыл бұрын
i have two bikes. One road bike. and one normal bike. for through the city. I live in the Netherlands so it's a way of travel. And it's also the sport I play. I love cycling
@bartvandewalle42537 жыл бұрын
I'm with you on that. For me, a bike is mainly the most convenient mode of transportation. I don't embellish my bike, if it's need repair, I don't mind putting a different coloured spare part than the original on it, etc. I still love my bike, though, it gets me where I want to go, it gets me some exercise, etc. Greetz from Belgium!
@ShermanSitter7 жыл бұрын
interesting. for me a 'normal' bike is a road bicycle! i'm glad you are into it though! what do you use the road bicycle for? do you feel like in the Netherlands a road bicycle is too fast and therefore, maybe a bit frustrating in 'bicycle traffic'? i do like to go fast on my road bicycles even when commuting, but then I have to keep up with car traffic and not bicycle commuters.
@ShermanSitter5 жыл бұрын
@Bartô N While that is highly subjective, I do understand the opposite perspective. I can be comfortable on a straight bar bicycle for about 5 to 10 miles, then for my back's sake I miss the ability to change positions. Most modern 'go anwhere' road bicycles have a wide handlebar and an upright position comparable to any straight bar bicycle, so you get the best of both worlds, plus now they have adjustable stems so there really is no reason for me to ever get a straight bar bicycle unless I go mountain biking.
@ShermanSitter5 жыл бұрын
@Bartô N Ah yes. My perspective is from Los Angeles, where you literally fight to stay alive and everything is at least 20 miles apart! :) Dutch bicycles have less use here unfortunately.
@ShermanSitter5 жыл бұрын
@Bartô N PS. I've watched many videos with envy!
@JamesGiannoni12 жыл бұрын
AWESOME, I love this show! There's just so much variety and discovery; there's something for everyone and you really show it. Thank you Rainn.
@0fficer4712 жыл бұрын
I wish i was in L.A. you guys awesome weather year round. Im from Chicago. Its awesome you get the elements which i guess adds some variety and experience different weather situations. Winter is winter, its cold, wet and ice.
@TheFezzik12 жыл бұрын
This was an excellent episode. I don't like bike riding, but now I better understand people that do.
@Participant12 жыл бұрын
Have a camera?
@Jennmnoble12 жыл бұрын
You should go to Bellingham, WA and do an episode on mountain bikers. Those people are awesome.
@jackprat1712 жыл бұрын
I am a cyclist. I cycle everyday if I can and I feel the itch in my legs if I don't. I love it for the speed, the improvement and the solitude.
@fabianvazquez359312 жыл бұрын
ive acctually only had positive rides while ridin in SF. but I was born and raised here (LA) so ive seen good n bad days.
@ashvic211 жыл бұрын
I have a mountain bike. I have changed the tires so its easier to ride it on the road. I cycle 7.5km everyday to work and again to go home. I LOVE IT!
@marksadventures38895 жыл бұрын
I've had a bike now off and on about 52 years now, I'm 58. I ride to work if the weather's not too bad that's 20 mile a day, i like to bike-camping which means taking a separate bike with trailer to places like woods and camp there, maybe follow a trail for a bit, maybe just kick back. When I used to live in cities i'd ride my bike everywhere. Some people like a minimalist approach to Bike packing or bike camping, I want a few comforts in my old age. I don't intend to quit anytime soon.
@Mindbeblown7012 жыл бұрын
I love biking. If I'm ever in the L.A. area I'll check you guys out! Really cool video!
@JamesLeekiwiglider10 жыл бұрын
Nice one.
@hansconley10 жыл бұрын
Great story!
@danielduanetv12 жыл бұрын
thats awesome. when i move to la i'm going to do this wolfpack thing.
@Viso2K4 жыл бұрын
Lovely story! i know im quite late, the video is from 2012 my gosh, now we are 2020 and i enjoyed the video. Greetings from sLOVEnia. Love cycling.
@kristoferd.rennard764512 жыл бұрын
Very cool video. Really cool tricks for such big bikes. Nice to see others would rather cycle than pump thousands of gallons of spent fuel into the atmosphere.
@mau5hax0r12 жыл бұрын
Riding is a one of a kind thing. It fells freeing and is good for your body.
@RyanHolmesTV12 жыл бұрын
Omg i love soulpancake! I just bought the book! I would die to be on an episode!
@granskare12 жыл бұрын
1critter is a mountain unicyclist in Hawaii - I was looking for my daughter's town, AIEA, when I found this guy...great music by Keller Williams
@Elfenklatschen7 жыл бұрын
Fabian speaks out what I feel about cycling. It was my first love (started in age of 3) and it will be my last. When I die, I wish to die as an old grandfather and with tan lines on my legs and arms and a weather-beaten face. :)
@Razzaq4shared7 жыл бұрын
hahaha me too. My mom and friends complained about me having tan lines but I just don't care about it. Love to have tan lines, it's like a proof that you're cyclist.
@albastidas99715 жыл бұрын
Awesome, honest, real and to the point, I feel you men, Viva la Bicicleta!
@sebastianpentecost63588 жыл бұрын
has soulpancake ever done a bike commuters subculture? do they even do sub-subculture? I haven't got any numbers on hand, but it feels like we're coming up. Also, joel750, read some bike history. Not the first vehicle ever invented, but still the most efficient mass produced land vehicle on the planet even though it's been around for nearly two centuries.
@ShermanSitter7 жыл бұрын
haven't you seen the cave drawings from Mesopotamia? the bicycle goes back 10,000+ years thanks to a super advanced inter-dimensional civilization that were initially presumed to be aliens by the natives.
@erincantelo12 жыл бұрын
I agree! I really want to be able to venture out and film other cities, states, heck even countries! Currently our budget keeps us LA bound but I hope to venture out someday for sure. Thanks for the comment, I'm right there with you!
@PumpkinPIofficial11 жыл бұрын
I wish there was a racing cycling team in or at least "near" manatee county, FL. The only teams here are clubs with people over 50 :(
@Gee-xb7rt10 жыл бұрын
One lucky day in the near future you will be able to move out of America's wang.
@fabianvazquez359312 жыл бұрын
i didnt acctually pay for the bike full price. but neither did my parents. I was on a jr team before with great sponsers that helped with settin me up with a bike. I also work at a shop. so def helps out.
@andynotforsale12 жыл бұрын
You most likely won't see that happening since LA is such a big part of everything. But I catch your drift, here in Dallas there's so much potential.
@boazyu308410 жыл бұрын
This is so awesome.
@fabianvazquez359312 жыл бұрын
totally agree with you! BUT the video is edited. I had actually used a hand signal to turn left. I remember this because the cars had been followin and to direct them where i was crossin i signaled left. you can see I put my hand back on the handel bars. I dont remember anyone honkin think it just might be editin but coulda just slipped my memory!
@EphemeraAeterna12 жыл бұрын
I adore these subculture videos. So interesting!
@mattbryte212 жыл бұрын
Man they went after him for 12 years i would give in to it to if i was lance .... Ever in east TN on wensday nights go to pinney flats bike and fitness leave at 6:00, its a wonderful rides
@Xeronimo7412 жыл бұрын
I really like these subcultures videos! Interesting and well done!
@david703512 жыл бұрын
Sometimes the bike lane has obstructions or broken glass that could damage tires and so occasionally we have to take the lane. In addition, in the left turns we have to slide to the turning lane and we would appreciate it if you drivers (oh wait I drive too) would give us common courtesy. Thanks.
@fabianvazquez359312 жыл бұрын
Im gon upgrade start of next season to a 2 when all the road races start. But i was a cat 3 at 18. People hook jr teams up so much becuz there all kids and the future blah blah. i miss bein a jr sometimes. We were the 2011 and 2012 SNSCA champs. basically socal points leader.
@ShermanSitter7 жыл бұрын
"Can you do it more smiley?" HAHA!!! that guy's great...i feel the same and also am a los angeles commuter! (though not at all a Cat 3 level racer!)
@TheDEADBEEFCAFE12 жыл бұрын
I've been car free for 13 years now, and it was one of the best decisions I've ever made!
@coachlevi12 жыл бұрын
Bikes are the best way to get around a city! I'd like to get in on one of those night rides sometime.
@pajado7512 жыл бұрын
that was cool . the dude was falling behind , but he stuck with it and persevered .
@sandalerupte8 жыл бұрын
i'm glad there's someone else who think exact the way I do
@leonoff8912 жыл бұрын
idk about that im on the east coast i live in richmond va. id like to join a team sometime ive been doing alot of pace rides this summer and boy do i love it, but i also like mtn biking and just blew a lotta money on a new mtn bike so now i gotta ride lol so im afraid the mtn bike may get in the way of my road bike progress and upgrading through the categories i wish u could get points through mtn bike races too not just road, i love it all man
@MISJPEREZ5 жыл бұрын
Love Wolfpack, and orange 20- a lot of the pack riders are fast
@gabscer12 жыл бұрын
Roller Derby? Awesome!!... Thanks for the reply, and I'm glad you have it in mind :D
@SpicyCryptozoologist12 жыл бұрын
dude! come to denton, we have fixies everywhere!
@FreeLion00712 жыл бұрын
I cant' argue with what you said. Davis has more extreme bike fanatics per square foot than any city I know, and has a number of bicycle-related claims to fame. There ARE also a few bicycle/pedestrian over-passes over the highways which abut Davis, which constitute its only elevation changes. Help me convince the City of Davis to lobby for legislative changes to allow a bike/ped bridge from Davis Commons to East Olive Drive. It could solve the access problem and transform downtown Davis.
@DigitalCard7 жыл бұрын
pretty good editing, i must say.
@JuniorMeyza11 жыл бұрын
Hey soulpancake, maybe consider doing one of these subculteres vids on rowing (or crew for you guys in America :p)
@tacticalplanner12 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I ride a bike as a commuter because I can't afford a car. It's a 7-8 mile ride to work each day, and I do my best to follow the road laws. It drives me up a wall to see people violate cycling laws, because when they do, they give themselves, as well as other cyclists, a bad reputation for not following road laws. It also doesn't help that police rarely enforce the road laws on cyclists, I've never seen a cop pull a biker over for blowing a stop sign. Just makes cycling tough sometimes.
@erincantelo12 жыл бұрын
I actually agree. For whatever reason I found that most of the subcultures we looked at were predominantly male. I don't know what the reason is, but have been wondering the same thing myself. I promise, we'll get your back with our Roller Derby Episode, which is a completely female-centric sport and subculture. Thanks for the comment, it is definitely something that's on my mind too.
@MrHelpothers12 жыл бұрын
Man, now I want to get into cycling.
@Unsure_Auklet12 жыл бұрын
in the Netherlands we go everywhere on a bicycle, well... everywhere within at least 10 miles , even the small children and the old people. that's why these kinds of things always seem so weird to me. in the Netherlands you learn how to ride a bike when you are 3 years old and don't stop untill you are in your 80's unless you are crippled in some way or something.
@MustachioedBear12 жыл бұрын
I borrowed a bike from my local bike club to ride the S T P and named it Michael Collins, a powerful man in the shadows of others. I thought that kind of described me
@LiraelBlack12 жыл бұрын
Would the Nerdfighters be a subculture because if so I think that should be an episode.
@gowikuscommunityproduction46054 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for leaving a trail of comments.
@Sooper3512 жыл бұрын
...and it's a great way to stay in shape!
@jonnybravo3812 жыл бұрын
wil you do one on ultimate Frisbee?
@proedgebiker12 жыл бұрын
Will Share on our FB Site.. COOL!
@MeAndMyChevytruck5 жыл бұрын
Nice video. You guys so cool!!
@snaileybailey12 жыл бұрын
Bear in mind that bike lanes can be very few and far between, so sharing is caring, and caring is avoiding shquishery! We are just another vehicle on the road, but more healthy for both rider and planet :)
@BretStroup12 жыл бұрын
@nelsonnnn55 i live 30 minutes away from work im not going to leave an hour early just because there are cyclists. My biggest point is that public roads are for transportation not exercise. there should be more bike trials to prevent this from becoming such a large problem.
@XxsmokemotaxX11 жыл бұрын
Palm Cycles In Culver City also in california.
@jpoodle12 жыл бұрын
I want to go to LA & find that group. On my list.
@sharklord417812 жыл бұрын
I'm into so many different things and sub-cult things, but I'm never one to openly display or even mention what I'm into, but when I finally do, for some reason it's always alongside sometihng that puts that interest in the spot light and I always get people going "you're just into this or that because such and such thing came out" it's so annoying.
@RWLProductions112 жыл бұрын
oh my gosh, I so wish I could go to that!
@Ubertubermeister12 жыл бұрын
Nice film
@123markerman11 жыл бұрын
Can someone tell me where this bike shop is or the name of it.
@Anthemagne12 жыл бұрын
I agree, get out there and tell them!
@BradyDale12 жыл бұрын
Way to go, dude! I'm largely car free in Philadelphia. I borrow my GF's from time to time, but mostly I don't use it. Philadelphia is easier than LA for being car'less, but a lot of this city is designed for cars. Not all of it, but a lot of it.
@2001Merp12 жыл бұрын
Omaha! One of the only cool cities in the midwest and my home town
@andyk46766 жыл бұрын
Is that the music from criminal podcast?
@jalp4u12 жыл бұрын
Anyone know of a bike (used or new) that can handle a lot of torque and handle 45+mph? My current bike is a 1970's Schwinn Le Tour and it's limiting me to about 30mph. The whole bike from the handlebars to the frame to the rims all flex from the power I put out and it's all steel aside from the handlebars, neck, crank and wheel hubs (aluminum). I'm not looking to spend a whole lot of money on a bike, but I do want a fast one that can handle high speed.
@Eeshkeen11 жыл бұрын
the next subculture --> meditation. and i think now soul pancake should go international
@123markerman12 жыл бұрын
Anyone know where Fabian Works? Would like to know
@stew125011 жыл бұрын
I like the comment about riding with a group and slowly but surely you drop off the wheel (or something like that).The only thing you can do about it is turn up next time with stronger legs.Yes ,I am working on that!!
@BretStroup12 жыл бұрын
@nelsonnnn55 okay then ive decided after hearing your logic to hold a volleyball tournament in the middle of the highway, please feel free to attend, in fact its being held in your honor as it is in fact, a shared road. :)
@fixedgearforlife12 жыл бұрын
I rode my bike to the theater to watch that movie. Tried to ride it inside but they wouldn't let me : (
@colombiangirl2112 жыл бұрын
this reminds me of the new movie coming out called Premium Rush
@rodrigoparula13289 жыл бұрын
what model of termac is this specialized ?
@russianbear002712 жыл бұрын
That is subjective. I have a friend who finds peace in yoga and in an isolation tank. You find yours in religion. It varies person to person. Besides, a lot of things like this are less about peace, and more about doing what you love, and pushing the boundaries of what you can do, physically and mentally. It's a lot like your religion, actually. In both you're surrounded by people who (usually) push you to be better and help you when you're in the gutter. I'm not sure how much sense that made
@ThePictoucounty12 жыл бұрын
4:14 "there's people who are always going to be faster than you, no matter what you do." except if you're Usain Bolt
@JtheBurger12 жыл бұрын
i respect people like you. i just hate how the fixed gear bike has become a trendy fashion thing.
@sharklord417812 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I was thinking of becoming one, sadly, especially in L.A. they're basically all gone :/
@burgundym00n12 жыл бұрын
what if they live in LA? from the "red wood wonderland" name it's a high possibility
@KingTesticus12 жыл бұрын
i'm a cyclist too! cannondale CAAD 9 baby!
@123markerman12 жыл бұрын
ANYONE KNOW WHERE IS THIS????
@leonoff8912 жыл бұрын
are u still a cat 3, yea working at a shop is good, how much did the bike come down to after all that those bikes are mad expensive, its nice to have good sponsors even at cat 3 level, cat 1 u get your own gear but don't get to choose what to ride once youre on a team like that
@61tree_Studio9 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know which model of Specialized he's riding?
@correntejames9 жыл бұрын
+3Daddicted seems 2010, 2013 Tarmac
@carnagegerman12 жыл бұрын
Too true..which is why my fixed gear is as plain as can be...I use it strictly on the LA river bike way and i don't have a posse i ride around with... I find it pretty dumb when some kid on a techincolor fixed gear wants to race me after i've spent the day biking 30 miles at my top speed..