The hidden benefit of biking

[@christill]

Chris Sanders really hit the nail on the head when he talked about how bike infrastructure is mostly a box ticking exercise unless you live somewhere that really gets it. And most places in the world don’t get it yet.

[@ProfessordevilL]

Jason from Not Just Bikes presented how the Dutch have solved it. The Dutch have put in place design guidelines for infrastructure. So in order to check the box you need to be in compliance with the guidelines.

[@brighton_dude]

I love Chris Sanders. I think that yes, cycling does create more connection, with your surroundings and with the other people on the road. If you do a regular ride each day for some reason, maybe a commute, you will sometimes see the same people each day and it is really nice to smile and perhaps great them. These are all very small things, but they are important. With the lockdowns we were all experiencing recently I think it helped some of us realise just how important these small encounters with other people are.

[@Propelbikes]

Chris is awesome guy! I really grateful to know him. I think I recognized the same thing about those little interactions. They are vital to my happiness I think

[@SwiftySanders]

I am blushing so hard right now. Thank you for the kind words. I’m grateful to know you as well Chris. 😁☺️

[@Jose-Luis.Garnica-Sanchez]

There's a reason why we're regarded as the most individualistic country in the world and why we're so divided as a result of it. We're doing everything that further distances us from our community as many ppl don't even know their neighbors unless something bad happens. Same goes for cars. You only truly acknowledge other drivers during negative circumstances. It's unhealthy that most interactions we have with one another is usually due confrontation and necessarily a means to friendly. Some other countries also have it been normal to share a table with strangers if there's space. While here we reserve (unofficially and officially) a whole table for certain ppl even if there will be plenty of empty of seats. It's crazy how all these small distancing behaviors adds up

[@DavidRyan.]

Going out on bike rides with my dad is one of my favorite things to do. An ebike has allowed him to get out and ride without the detriment of hills and fatigue.

[@Propelbikes]

Great reminder to me to try and get out with my family on bikes more. Most of us work in Propel, but oddly enough we don’t ride nearly enough. Thanks for sharing!

[@rocker-barrel4786]

Thats great it must help your relationship too spending time together.

[@arthurhagen3826]

Same here! I bought my dad (80) an E-road bike (Pinarello Nytro) and for the first time in 5 years we could go up Mont Ventoux again this summer. It felt great.

[@jimz508]

The cargo bike is perfect for interviews. I think using it for events too would work, the perfect camera platform, keep this content coming.

[@Propelbikes]

Thanks! We’re very excited about it and the possibilities it presents.

[@focusedeye]

@@Propelbikes I'm curious as to how you got such good sound. I don't see any lav mics.

[@dtape]

That was a nice video. You guys covered a good amount of topics I can relate to as a NY resident and ebike user. Chris is an awesome guy and his ebike+NY experiences were interesting and fun to hear about. 30 min is a good ride conversation video length. I miss the "More cameras" counter. I'm glad this video had a casual/candid and non-cheesy thumbnail. Super impressive that Tara can hold a camera for so long. Still think the signs for no ebikes on the greenway are at least offensive and classist. Road bikers easily go as fast as I can on my ebike and even pass me, but they are free to zoom past other greenway users without any backlash. No reason why ebike users shouldn't be welcome on the greenway to do their recreation & commutes & taking kids to school and do their part in helping reduce car traffic and pollution.

[@SwiftySanders]

I’m gonna be discussing this issue with my council person tomorrow.

[@paulbaker3465]

Loved all of that,thank you.Tara’s laughter is addictive.

[@Propelbikes]

Thank you! Tara rocks!

[@brighton_dude]

Here in Brighton & Hove City in the UK the council has taken some lanes on a few roads from cars and turned them over for cycling. This has been absolutely excellent for cyclists and I am glad to hear this is being considered in NYC. Here we have had a lot of negativity from many car drivers who resent losing road space, however they have so much road space and the cost for all of us from the amount of private cars on the roads is so great.

[@Propelbikes]

I’ve heard similar and it’s nice to have more perspective on that

[@jeffdible8171]

Most of the east coast cities were designed in the era of the pedestrian and the horse. Rail adapted reasonably well and then we had the automobile. The bike, especially the ebike is ideal for transportation in most weather, but you identify a huge gap in the infrastructure. Securing these high dollar bikes really is super important.

[@andrewfyip]

Chris, I have to say I've always enjoyed the bike videos but these videos of late are top notch. I was just in New York so this is nice to watch whether it's learning more about the city or just cool interviews with every day people. Take care!

[@clayguinard3651]

Please create more of the rolling interview, it's the absolute best. It's actually showing what happens in real life while we are riding a bicycle. This is a brilliant video.

[@wesflack992]

I love the conversations on bike infrastructure, Brooklyn Bridge, and visions of a more elegant and comfortable city life.

[@scottminard752]

THE PUBLIC DEMANDS MORE BIKES AND MORE TARA WE LOVE WHAT YOU DO AND REQUIRE MORE

[@Propelbikes]

Yes! Yes! Yes!

[@transitenjoyer]

Loving the longer form videos as well. Also appreciate several shots of the city on the bike along and the commentary is awesome!

[@davidbelanger342]

Happy Birthday Chris, my bday is also on the 6th, but I have 16 years on you. Enjoy the videos!

[@buddy1155]

I like these kind of interviews, would even be more interesting with city planners and active advocates for cycling.

[@Propelbikes]

Definitely planning on it! Thanks!

[@Warioda]

Guys... That format of video is BAWS! I'm rolling with it.

[@stevejorde]

Living in Idaho I relate to the "Idaho Roll". Every once in awhile I'll have out of state transplants snap at me for using a stop sign as a yield and a traffic light as a stop sign. Another reason I love commuting by bicycle is the waves and howdys I get from children. When I'm in a vehicle I won't even look their way, but when I'm pedaling it is not uncommon for them to say hi with a smile.

[@smarkasmc]

I am watching you here in Poland. Fantastic day, with a fun talking ride. You're great! Lubricate the chains, tighten the drive belts and keep doing the good job. Thanks and greetings from a united Europe ;)

[@LucasH567]

Thanks am loving these “rolling interviews”! It’s like a podcast, but 10x better!

[@kayflip2233]

I love this format and the spectacle that you're creating with the camera rig setup. Brings back Casey Neistat vibes of making a scene around the city and doing something innovative. It's also cool to hear how e-biking impacts people's lifestyles and decisions. This is an amazing form of entertainment you're creating combining urban transportation, interviewing different personalities, scenic views of NYC, cool spots to ride your bike to and stop for breaks etc.

[@flyshacker]

I have to say, I really enjoy your videos, Chris. And they keep getting better! Your commentary is getting better and more spontaneous. Tara’s cinematography is getting more creative. Very entertaining and informative. I loved this whole LONG video! Great team you have. Hey, I just moved to Idaho! I was a little surprised when I learned about the bike laws here. Can’t wait to get out on my SuperDelite, but I’m still unpacking and setting up. So COME OUT HERE TO IDAHO and shoot a video on the Centennial Trail over what used to be railroad trestles. I’ll ride with you. Cheers!

[@imnick10]

Love this experiment of having a conversation while biking. Just like Chris Sanders, I also used to have a car and love to drive but found it way more convenient to bike/train/Uber around Chicago. Also like y’all, I feel way more connected to my community while commuting on my bike. Currently have a single speed Fuji Feather but thinking of adding another bike to my collection (maybe a Gazelle!)

[@DidierWierdsma6335]

Talking while biking is the norm here in the Netherlands we do it all the time. Also i would highly recomend getting a Gazelle bike dutch bikes are the best.

[@toStormy]

Love this video! We get a Chris duo video with just a wonderful blend of fun conversation of bikes and the many ways they can enrich our lives while riding around NYC, which demonstrates in a fun, encouraging and low key way the very thing you're talking about. The length of the video is good, longer is lovely, too. Good stuff, all around. Looking forward to more of this format. Thank you to both Chris's and Miss Tara, too!

[@louwittmer5624]

Very enjoyable video. Perfect amount of time….it flew by. Would definitely watch more.

[@MsBloo]

30:12 When Chris Sanders shared his age, I visibly gasped because goddamn he looks G-G-GREEATT *Tony the tiger voice* for his age and thought he was in his early to mid-30s! I need to step my weight training game up twice a week if I want that. Also, his being in the tech field, specifically as a Software Engineer, made my eyes gleam at the representation! Since I am preparing myself to transition into that role, I have felt a bit intimidated and scared due to some bad experiences in tech with narrow-minded people downplaying my skill, stealing my ideas and contributions as their own. But I know, I know the vid and channel are about biking, not tech, so that couldn't be helped, haha. If Chris reads this, I hope you know you being in Tech matters so much. I hope you continue with your success and enjoy your happiness! This ride and convo series was fun to watch, and I did not realize how long it was as it felt like it was no more than 15 minutes. Great work!

[@tedbellWRV]

Chris, you are right. It's often really just one person behind the hater sentiment. That said, I think we (e-bikers) now got numbers . . . !

[@brianhoang4595]

Would totally love to join if you're ever in San Francisco, maybe a collaboration with The New Wheel

[@LaGastrau]

Love to see you riding and listen to you while I sitting on my indoor bike and "driving around with you". Good idea! Keep it up. Greetings from north of Germany

[@kidla]

AMAZING!!!! Yes, Tara steals the show with her adorable laugh and smile...

[@flpirate4565]

That was a fun video to watch, very enjoyable. Thanks. we need more of Tara and more cameras.

[@grantlhuaba-9043]

Great idea. I want more of it. Fun to watch it.

[@jaywagner3111]

Man, I love , love, love this style of video! You are really making me miss NY. Now in Florida in a town with decent bike trails and multi-purpose wide sidewalks but no protected bike lanes on our roads though we do have “bike lanes”. Local law here allows riding on sidewalks but that is not always ideal. Hopefully things might change as there was discussion at a recent city council meeting about protecting pedestrians and bikers on our local streets. Honestly, though we have scenic trails I do miss the vibrancy of NYC. Keep the discussion going.

[@the_averagekyle]

Loving these videos. Happily sat through the whole thing

[@videovisions]

That community bond happens with motorcycles too. I just ordered an e-bike and look forward to joining that community too.

[@franksanchez7364]

Great job to all of you, I really got into ebike because of your videos. Looking forward to seeing more, keep it up. Oh and I forgot Happy Birthday.

[@tinacarr6378]

i am loving these bike ride vlogs/interviews!! keep them coming! recently discovered your channel while i was doing research on cargo bikes! wish you had a shop here in DC!

[@SwiftySanders]

That would be awesome DC is the fittest area in the country.

[@marcianodemidof7135]

This riding interview concept is great. Love it ✌🏾

[@cebryan333]

This was awesome, I enjoyed it. Yes keep all the footage you guys are entertaining with your bike knowledge! 🚴🚴‍♀️🗽

[@pault1289]

Great format, I love these interviews on the bike!

[@gonubi1]

Fantastic video. Sights, sounds, bikes. I love watching your rides around New York. I live in the UK and I've had the same problem with bike parking. I would use my bike a lot more if there was a safe place to park it at the other end of the journey. Let the revolution continue :)

[@remilajoie5989]

That was great content enjoyed it a lot, casual and light yet informative. From Vancouver BC.

[@SimsVlog]

I loved that interview! more please! 😀

[@ex0stasis72]

I love the Idaho Stop. I think that it should be applied to both stop signs and traffic lights, but honestly, it won’t often be useful for traffic lights where I live because if a traffic light exists, there’s often even traffic going through that intersection to justify is, so unless I were to bike in the middle of the night, there’s always traffic that has the green light.

[@Ultramesh]

Interesting format. I liked it and subscribed. Sugar Hill, Harlem - "Rapper's Delight"

[@paulottengheime6538]

Great video. Thanks all.

[@erthaldop]

Love long videos like this! Biking definitely changed the way I interact with my city - and where I live there is 0 bike structure.

[@judebrown4103]

Well thank you that made me smile, more like it would be great. A half hour is doable but if a ride is as interesting as this was then a series would be good too.

[@freedom55or95]

Fun. A breezy conversation while riding ebikes in NYC. Maybe others will do this in other cities and upload their videos too :)

[@gdwlaw5549]

We’re definitely going for it in Montpellier, France. Big investments and reduced car lanes.

[@bostonvair]

Hey, this was a lot of fun! You should come to Boston to make a similar video. 😏 You and your friend make a great point about the bike parking infrastructure being the next great hurdle in bike (ebike or otherwise) adoption. Shout out to the businesses that make accommodations and great on you guys for pointing out the business benefits for doing so.

[@guuskaitjily8581]

For me being a Dutch boomer its quite shocking to hear people are not supposed to talk to each other in the subway/bus. I am a single guy if I would not have the opportunity to chat in public transport or on my bike and in shops I would feel so miserable and excluded from society.If you come over here you'll see people of all ages open a conversation with" hi good/bad weather ain't it " and possibly have nice little chat .Just like I saw you guys connect to people on your bikes.I hope every man on earth get this feeling of appreciation on top of the family/friend state your in.Thank you Chris keep spreading the love we all want/need so bad

[@henningvanriesen3140]

Cool video, Nice ride around and intro into so many topics. Also for someone who doesn't know NY that well, great to see some more and get some insights. Come to Denmark and we have a ride around here :)

[@jfungsf882]

Lots of thoughts here: This was probably the spiciest video I've seen so far especially at the end 😂 . Great to see Chris Sanders. I've never met him before, but I have seen him once when he used to live in San Francisco. Speaking of San Francisco, you should definitely visit San Francisco and do a ride and put it on this awesome KZbin channel. Looking forward to more 😀

[@focusedeye]

Here in Metro Vancouver, BC all the municipalities are becoming more bike friendly every day it seems. We were out earlier today on our E-bikes testing out new "bike only" routes.

[@tsmith3139]

Hey Chris-just an FYI...the Tucson Loop does allow pedal assist e-bikes. It has been a controversial issue (due to ignorant politicians), but they can be ridden on the Loop.

[@kathybell3843]

Tom Smith- My husband and I live in Tucson and unless a rider has an ADA exception, and The Loop made a pretty clear statement in their FB post on Jun 28. While many ride their e-bikes, Pima County has made sure that they don't feel welcome.

[@TahoeRealm]

Greetings from Nevada - GREAT video

[@raulingaverage]

Great interview! Biking commute touring in NY now, and 100% on point. Also, 22:02 Yo, it'd be cool if you interviewed Shabazz Stuart from ooneepod, regarding NY Bike parking.

[@Propelbikes]

I got to meet Shabazz a few years ago and he’s definitely on the top of my list for an interview

[@rhysstatham7407]

Love the format great job.

[@georgeelmerdenbrough6906]

I just bought a box store bike , a 29" rimmed bicycle . It has disc breaks . I bought an after market wide load big butt seat with the springs . I am a 295 lbs man so shock absorption is a must .

[@michelszczepanski5366]

Another great video!!!!!!

[@dealerovski82]

I usually don't like long videos if they are trying to tell me something or educate me. But for a chill ride in NYC this was nice.

[@clayguinard3651]

An hour ov a video like this is great

[@clayguinard3651]

Very funny video, Chris keep doing these videos please weekly or bi weekly

[@chrisc7262]

“Casey Neistat, eat your heart out” 😁 Great video you two! Great cinematography too! 👍🤜🤛

[@KellyanneGill]

Belated happy birthday Chris, mine was on the Aug 4th

[@paulbaker3465]

Yes it does

[@Propelbikes]

We tend to agree!

[@MRRookie232]

This was awesome! Long format videos are great

[@peterfernandezjr5914]

you should cross the Hudson into Jersey and ride the riverfront from Jersey City to West New York. It is really nice and safe place to ride overlooking the Hudson River.

[@umfilmmaker8253]

Nice interview. 👍

[@coffeyvideoproductions7767]

Best interview on a bike. Great sound. Please tell us about your camera and sound setup. I think I see a lav on your sternum.

[@charthepirate]

Big agree on bike parking. I can take my bike into my office, but I find I'm more likely to take citi bike anywhere else just because I can park it.

[@aussiegirl7145]

Love these give us all of it.

[@tom.jacobs]

And another nice ride through NYC, love them. I think he is stopping always, but adapted to the Dutch [royal Gazelle] bike: so only when necessary ;) Bike parking (public and private) is surely a thing, and there is some chicken-egg mechanism going on: not riding bikes because of no parking, or no parking because of too few bikes to accommodate (so same as infra as a whole) Taking car roads is gonna call for some discussion, but in the long run sure it will make sense (traffic-wise): almost every bike passing is one car less standing in traffic, so in the long run will increase the speed of all.

[@brad_linton]

That was really sweet. I enjoyed that.

[@qolspony]

Very nice. I enjoyed the tour.

[@bossmom3335]

This was a fun video. Thanks

[@Propelbikes]

Thanks! It was a fun ride

[@9amStudio]

I love it! I watched the whole thing!

[@RolandRides]

really enjoyed this video. awesome audio btw 👍

[@aw7425]

Happy belated birthday to a fellow LEO

[@marcuswelby921]

Great interview! Would luv to see another collaboration ebike interview in Miami or Fort Lauderdale,

[@michaelpickles1422]

loved it, might also be called 'the obvious benefits of cycling'

[@SwiftySanders]

It’s not obvious to people who don’t cycle many times.

[@michaelpickles1422]

@@SwiftySanders Hi Christopher, thanks for your response, I thought the video was inspiring and should motivate some people to start cycling straight away, hence my comment, keep up the good work!

[@SwiftySanders]

@@michaelpickles1422 Thanks for the kind words. I’m glad you like the video. 😁 I’m over here blushing ☺️

[@ashpunting]

I agree with everything you and chis talked about I just love going out on my ebike it's fun convenient I hardly use my car anymore but I do live in the UK so it rains a lot and that's where the car comes in but apart from that I love biking💙

[@Tommen1957]

More like this, I liked it 👍.

[@LightsOnMultiMediaMindArts]

Oregon has the Idaho stop law. Bicyclists can legally treat stop signs and blinking red lights as yield signs.

[@christopherfurey389]

I haven't lived in NYC for many years but I love your videos.. makes me want to bring my e-bike down on a weekend and check out the bottom of the island again. Are helmets optional in NYC these days? I ask because you aren't wearing one in this video.

[@Propelbikes]

You should totally do that! It’s so much fun! Helmets are optional in NYC. More on this topic soon

[@johnlei9821]

Just the right length!

[@kalleguld]

Love this interview form. Will you interview Louis Rossmann? :)

[@Propelbikes]

I sure hope Louis will accept my invitation when it comes :)

[@SwiftySanders]

I mentioned Louis because I really like him and his videos but I was probably fanboying so it got the chop. Lol 😂

[@ekx5120]

'Whoa! Fancy seeing you here all... ready to race. What a coincidence eh?' ;D

[@md-ps2hx]

What an overall excellent channel!

[@pauljbird]

This could have been longer! Really enjoyable.

[@arcycanumay]

Love this video. Great conversation and some cool connections with the community. The audio is pretty good, did you just use the camera microphone?

[@skyfirefly76]

I have the turbo creo too! I love it. I also have the turbo como for my casual bike. I really want to spread the word on e bikes down here in Houston. I'm starting to notice a lot more throttle bikes than pedal assist, and that kind of bugs me. To each his own, but, there's something about pedaling that gets the endorphins going.

[@hai-hotranphotography1169]

What microphone you guys use. It's so clear and eliminates all background noise.

[@larshelmin]

Excellent video! But you could use more cameras and more Tara's to operate them! 😀

[@cbailey2376]

More Chris!! ❤❤😂

[@rookieTL]

are you ever going to get some of yout hats in stock,,would like to be wearing one up here in kingston on , still on the waiting list i guess great vid ty

[@paulaj2829]

Great Video guys

[@frankfurter7260]

Chris’s Gazelle Medeo T10+ bike can be pedal assisted to 28MPH and so is illegal to ride anywhere in NYS. The limit for a pedal assist is 25MPH probably because you can only ride > 20MPH e-bike within NYC and NYC speed limit for vehicles is 25MPH (unless otherwise posted). So NYS ignored the Class 3 definition being pedal or throttle assist up to 28 MPH and went with 25MPH. My concern is not enforcement - there currently isn’t in NYC though that could change. My concern would be an insurance company denying a claim based on the bike being illegal.

[@brentm9848]

Sugar Hill got it's name in the 1920s when wealthier African Americans started to populate the area, and playing on 1920s slang for 'the sweet life', people said the wealthy lived up on 'sugar hill'...

[@Propelbikes]

Wow! Thanks so much for sharing this Brent! I know there was a big sugar industry in NY as well, but I think that was mostly in Brooklyn

[@SwiftySanders]

Thanks for this bit of information. I lived here for 10 years and didn’t know that. 😳🥺 But now I have something to research. 😁

[@ashleydruve]

You have probably already had this comment: add a 360 camera to your rig for example a Insta360 OneX2 and you can then change all the angles etc in post. Great content thanks.