The Internet vs Cooper Ray

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[@terminalspines]

I used to be one of those drivers who was angry that cyclists were taking up the road. I'd never do anything stupid like pass them too closely, but I definitely didn't understand. I recently had some spare cash in my health spending account at work, which covered an entry level fixed gear. I started riding on paths and in the streets and I totally get it now. I think everyone would benefit from trying out something they don't understand, you might surprise yourself. Now whenever I'm sitting in traffic behind some terrible driver, I can't help but think "I'd rather be on my bike". I don't ride brakeless, I don't run reds, but I realize there is a skill level and acceptance of risk associated with both of these things that I just don't have. Thanks for making these, Terry. Sure, you get a bunch of hateful comments on here, but there are plenty more who are watching these and getting inspired to go outside and try something new. Also, Cooper looks like he makes really good coffee.

[@ninepinephotography4665]

THIS so much. Great comment mate, now I'm gonna go ride my bike.

[@Sergilol]

Amazing comment!

[@leifcian4288]

It's strange '' oh cyclists taking up the road'' when cars literally gridlock each other up the whole time and have priority to all the space right down the middle of every street. It is indeed a matter of perspective though, quite a few generations were brought up with something of an expectation to learn to drive and run a car, but not really to have riding skills to go with the driving skills. Even made to attempt sports at school but like no ever much emphasis on riding in education. I agree with Cooper I don't think most people who start too young to rely on driving a car the whole time, there just not as '' good'' at reading the road. Just ''Lane, lights, speed limit and next vehicle in front '' mostly, with a bit of '' on your best behavior'' when your taking your test.

[@terminalspines]

@@leifcian4288 I think there's definitely a part of angry drivers that are pissed that they have to sit in bumper to bumper traffic in their expensive cars while someone on an old recycled road bike gets to the same place way quicker than they are. I think these people are just directing the anger they'd be feeling anyway at whoever happens to be nearby. Anyways, I'd much rather be sharing the road with someone hyper attentive like Cooper than most of the idiots who inexplicably manage to get drivers licences. Just this morning some completely oblivious driver sped right next to the sidewalk in a huge puddle as they were driving past me. Tons of room to avoid it, but they were just completely unaware of their surroundings. These are the same people who run someone over and drag them all the way home, then wonder why there's a mangled corpse in their driveway.

[@leifcian4288]

@@terminalspines Cutting the speed limit right down in the majority of urban places I think would be mostly better for everyone, I mean It's quite hard for most people to cycle over 20mph for long but get in a vehicle and all of a sudden it seems kind of slow. But then if traffic in busy areas is moving slower it should run a lot smoother and be a lot less stress. so in a lot of instances it wouldn't really impact on commute times too much anyway, and be more time to relax for a driver. But then signalling would need to be completely changed. Probably easier said than implemented tbh. Also other than just the speed limit there should, really, also be a acceleration limit relative to the next breaking point. If the limit is only 20, still going 0 to 20 in a split second is an abrupt force and noise when throwing thousands of pounds around. Then usually just have to break harder at the next junction which only causes more wear and tear on the components which will cost more time and or money all the sooner. And fuel costs. So yeah if only drivers where more generous with acceleration and deceleration distance it should be a lot easier for everyone if it can help with synchronisation. Unfortunately the wrong precedent with etiquette was set a very long time ago. It kind of looks relatively OK in New York from what I can see in the videos, perhaps because it's a bit easier to anticipate Flow with the long wide avenues.

[@sythysto8391]

We need a same video, but with Safa! And yes, this should be a series.

[@TheRealAssix]

Safas driving style is really in the middle of hate and respect.

[@fixedfactorco6572]

@@TheRealAssix i totally agree :)) and i also agree that this should be a series !

[@flowerpower111]

YES WITH SAFA

[@ricardomoreno6642]

I'm totally agree. Please Terry make a same video with Ana Puga

[@jeremynieuwenhuijs]

Palabra! Make it a series Terry.

[@fahrradmittelfranken8207]

"and I'm sure Terry can pull it up".. and then Terry DID NOT.

[@l.k.1011]

nah... not Terry...

[@bob-ny6kn]

This one? At 3:09 - not even close. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaq5aWxqmJ2ip6s

[@andreitanase6245]

@@bob-ny6kn it's not that. I think it's this at 1:27

[@fritz2884]

@@andreitanase6245 No it's the scene at 4:57

[@bob-ny6kn]

Glad we all agree. :)

[@valensi1988]

I can say that I started riding fixed gear in the city (Milano, italy) because of Terry's videos. The level of awareness you get by communting everyday among careless drivers can' t be taught. You truly become a better citizen.

[@SP-vo7ty]

Riding through heavy traffic and around my city has done 2 things for me: 1. I agree makes me a better more aware driver. 2. Helped me develop a pure hatred for roller bladers.

[@CooperRay]

HAH! add ebikes, eboards, escoots etc to that list pls

[@cassiapalladium2921]

I love watching this guy's videos before jumping on my beach cruiser, riding out into the streets of my sleepy little town and riding slow like I have nowhere to be and all the time in the world to get there. It really is a totally different riding experience.

[@murghay01]

"Yellow means speed up and red means you have a couple of seconds" - Cooper Bwahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

[@CooperRay]

its a fact!!! observe any major intersection in NYC! haha. the out of state plates are the ones who give it a few too many seconds on red or stop short.. lol

[@opohodye]

Cooper can record the hotline of Terry🚴🏻🚴🏻

[@yakearts]

MAKE IT HAPPEN PLEASE

[@CooperRay]

I've been telling him that for a while now 👀

[@roberthicks686]

This needs to happen!

[@carl8568]

Shit yer.

[@ckmusic419]

Damn that whole part about not reacting whenever your toes get Stepped on and visa versa really resonated with me. A lot of the time I stick with all the stuff that happens when it’s so much better to just let it go and flow with it. Thanks guys!

[@vyvyvyvyvyvyv]

Hotline - Cooper Ray, the video that got me into the cycling courrier job, now I'm living on the edge in the streets, just like Cooper, a new kind of modern hero

[@CooperRay]

Amazing! 🙏🏾 Ride safe!

[@dudemcpek]

Cooper, your riding along with Terry's filming is pure, blissful art. Keep'em coming, guys!

[@mynameiszack4173]

These sit downs with the hotline GOATs need to be a thing. I was enthralled from beginning to end.

[@livingthroughtv]

Very articulate and expressive chat as I'd expect from Cooper. Really enjoyed it.. yes, and the exemplary filming, Terry. Oh and the plants.

[@rogerhart612]

I just recently found your channel. I've been watching all your past videos. Love them. I can't wait until you post new ones. I love watching Cooper Ray slice and dice his way through the city streets. Keep them coming. 👏👏

[@kroeff_san]

I love your channel! Always motivating me to go out and ride. Thank you Terry. Thank all you guys. Greetings from Brazil.

[@propergander_]

You're the reason I removed my bell and became more vocal when I ride. I now interact more with the environment around me and acknowledge those that do the same be it cyclist, motorist or pedestrian.

[@derecognize]

Cooper Ray reminds me of my younger self. Not the riding skills (I wish), but the attitude that "I'm skilled enough not to hit you, so you don't have to worry. I'm not putting you in actual danger, so don't freak out." The problem is that other people can't read your mind. They can't be sure that you are not going to hit you, so they do have a moment of panic, which could go on to impact them and the people in their lives for the rest of the day. Since I've gained this perspective with age, I'd be curious to see if Cooper Ray's perspective changes in about 20 years and/or if he has children.

[@munkeemug2502]

Super cool.. I hope to see you both in Bali someday.. Big Love

[@0486DD]

Thanks for the videos Terry. Pure entertainment and huge influence. Greets from Germany

[@umarshadman13]

Thanks Terry for bringing this to us

[@nabobgreen2070]

More Terry and Cooper excellence! I agree that this would be a good series. The Hotline series helped me find my passion for fixed gear riding @ 45 yrs old. Blessings

[@lennzuydervelt]

Same here. I haven't been riding fixed gear over 12 years until recently. i'm 37. Once again i enjoy the fluidity of the pedal motion. terry's videos, among other things, made me wanna try it again and was suprised i still could skip stop and not get thrown out the saddle in a attempt to freewheel on the first day ;)

[@guilal149]

Beautiful and thank you for this to the both of you. Cooper with the coolest room in town, wow.

[@jrgong1134]

Nice one guys! Ride safe always, cheers from SG✌🏼

[@PaulCampbellMusic]

Such a good point about riding safer on a track bike! Any time I'm out with gears and brakes I find myself going full speed everywhere and not paying nearly enough attention.

[@lachiewheeldon]

Great concept, and setting too.

[@lossbk]

I love you guy's work! Keep up with the good attitude 🔥🔥🔥

[@andrewwest1704]

This rules. Brilliant idea Terry! Thanks for the insight Cooper

[@Adrian_A1]

Keep doin what you doin boyss, amazing stuff! Big upss from Cork City Ireland Yoo!

[@Sticky1254]

"you give cyclists a bad name" found the fred roadie with platform pedals on his s-works venge

[@mynameiszack4173]

So much YES!

[@Ponder_lust]

I run mtb pedals on my full carbon roadie and I wear baggy t shirts instead of lycra. sue me

[@morrisgetman9827]

Love you guys. Keep it up!

[@test40323]

Discovering Terry's video in 2023...astonishing fitness, skill and grace and to top it off a surprisingly down to earth personality...thank you!

[@marcoscarbonellpericot2989]

Should should definitely make this a series.

[@thomaswarner9412]

Keep making videos, both of you. Love everything cycling :)

[@aeronmcmanus1485]

Great video cooper, when I saw the ride video I was blown away by your awareness of your surroundings, forget the haters and let's see another tour video that was just fantastic. Big up from Scotland.ride on mate.

[@CooperRay]

many thanks! where do you want to see another tour? its overdue :)

[@SuperBacDoc]

“When it has to happen, you make it happen...” Absolutely, like most things in life we create our reality, hopefully most people eventually get it. Ride on bro!

[@nazarenovallejos]

This guy is my inspiration to ride my bike. Great video Terry. Please come to Buenos Aires PLEASE!

[@thepcjunkie]

Love your style man. Keep being you.

[@danilivanov6262]

Amazing video, great talk! Please do more of these, would love to hear more from the community :D

[@DRACUL28]

Of course, Terry, this has to be a series. I have the title for the next one: Internet vs Safa Brian ;) ¡Abrazo desde Perú!

[@4specialist]

Keep doin what u do!...amazing work and skill...👍

[@davidfuentes7724]

You are great man!!

[@mattslumwormreyes]

Loved the quote at 4:17

[@joeswain8373]

What a cozy and relaxing looking apartment. I dig it!

[@TerryB]

It really is!

[@tfrancis2613]

Top content! This is a great conversation.

[@ricardomoreno6642]

Love this video. Guys u make my days. Go forward.

[@FunderHammer]

Great work guys You're an Inspiration

[@borces5150]

TERRY AND COOPER BACK AT IT AGAIN WIT THAT GOOD SHEIT

[@milosgrujic9118]

How cool is this guy! Keep up the great work man! Amazing!

[@jonluis6604]

terry and cooper ad it again..wow loved it! the editing skills and the voice u made a pretty good job at telling the spirit of fixed riding in big city's yes Yess Wooo

[@dpw1989]

Great vids.. thanks guys! :)

[@saeck13]

I have seen 1 minute of the video and I already can tell I'm going to like it, so I hit the like button.

[@RaduGiurgiu]

Man! You guys are just crazy! Love the agility, etc... ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Respect from Romania! 🚲🚴

[@malennachbruchzahlen]

At least 20 of these 1mio views was me... thanks for your channel. And yes, let's make it a series.

[@GasssFreak]

Same!

[@edsonfarias1947]

I realy enjoyed this kind of video. Know how the Cooper Ray think about his attitudes on bike makes me wonder even more your job guys. Respect from Fortaleza Brazil !!

[@bobpirato]

Nice Mindset, nice ride. Respect from France keep the good vibe !

[@timothyplumley6004]

Awesome riding and great situational awareness, you keep going stay safe and ride it like you stole it friend.... great videos terry.

[@hamiltonfixedrider]

Dude you rock ! Your videos are what keep me riding fixed gear ! Ride hard or go home !!!! Keep up the great work you do !!!! 🚲😍👍

[@leifcian4288]

Uh... ''Ride how you normally would''

[@Rimkus23]

Again this dynamic duo Cooper - Terry works so well. All the riders in the hotline série have something that make them special. But, there is something else with Cooper, this guy is just more beautiful to watch than the others when he rides... he got so much flow, that you can almost forget he’s riding a bike in a street, he could be on a board on the ocean or on the snow... I mean his way to ride is just hypnotizing.... mad props from Paris France. You guys are inspiration for a bunch of people around the world...

[@birthmarked]

Yeeea guys! You'd be more than welcome in Buenos Aires, hands down! Just let us know in advance. And Terry, your filming is really appreciated here!

[@CooperRay]

yessssssss

[@richchiggah9972]

Cooper’s crib is damn dope. Terry’s crib next please!

[@2darkdragon]

chill creepy ass damn

[@willhelmke2798]

video riding behind terry riding behind someone would be cool! this is very cool too thanks terry and cooper ray you all are rad af! more hotlines this summer dude?

[@Aboycostelo]

Hello! I was one who said "that's not bike spirit"... after this... I get your point, and I have to say: I agree with you. Excellent video, guys!!!

[@oregonfelder1]

Lol! Totally through me off at about 8:25 to hear my name! My comment was referencing the dude in the background that was stoked by that juke. It was pretty rad to watch that scene again, too.

[@JulioSilva-wp4bj]

Good work and skils.

[@fredder00]

Well spoken and a fantastic rider. Very cool video.

[@nosky54]

More historical tours, more ride; more more more ! from France

[@mo55yoak]

damn this is sooo chilled, anyway i wish i will ride like you some day, much love

[@lifetimecompany267]

Awesome! You guys should come to chill in Bali someday.. 😊🌴🌺🍺

[@josephramdin7031]

Good watch! Keep making videos and dudes like me will watch them.

[@jasonsellers8952]

So good!

[@liamthresher2183]

You fellas are awesome Thanks for sharing these rides! I'm a mountain biker from South Africa. I had no idea this kind of cycling existed and it's incredible to watch, I'm super stoked to try it myself,(only working up the courage). Keep an eye out for South African Hotlines in the near future Thanks for the stoke🔥🔥🔥

[@ianstuart4912]

Great video and let's have more of New York City with Cooper Ray. Keep up the great video's Terry.

[@Sekhmet6697]

Really enjoyed the video, makes me want go out and ride! More CR videos please!

[@csoublette]

nice comments and good to know you point of view.... you are right about all

[@alemorales4905]

100% great conversation

[@richyalterez6125]

Yes I do really think it should be a series, I enjoy watching Cooper ride this certain way because I ride like this myself and allot of people think it's dangerous and risky Wich it is but when u been doing it for so long you know what ur Doing and know how your riding because ur used to it and honestly it's just fun riding like this. Hellos from Chicago

[@nuevomundo7184]

Saludos desde argentina!!!!! Sos un gran maestro!!!!!!!!!

[@BattleBulko]

Thank you. From Russia. :)

da, eto blestyashe!

[@tokajoke19]

Loved this video, speak the truth Mr. Ray. And I especially liked the comment regarding how this style of fluid riding has the potential to make us into safer cyclists, drivers, and pedestrians by increasing overall awareness, absolutely true. Hope I get a chance to run into you guys while I'm still in Brooklyn.

[@bobbychase5616]

well spoken . great ambassadors for the community 👍

[@ertannavarro8131]

Thanks man

[@ripleymuc]

Very reflecting Views and respectfull way u do what u do. Like this kind of cycling Philosophy.

[@ignacioinder]

awesome attitude this cooper! indeed to ride safer. thank you guys for making these.

[@crniprinc]

"deal with it, or go home" love this

[@jaspervanestelfeen2173]

The collaboration of Cooper and Terry is very fruitful. You should consider of working together more often. The NYC bike tour has set a new level and should be extended. (Yo! - Out of the way)

[@MaxGolden]

The tours are really great.

[@yellahbe]

Nice vid guys!

[@lorry7863]

What music is this? the ambience reminds me of Hammock. Also - great video, I love riding in London but man, compared to new york? haha I still cant get over big the cities are over there. It's been so cool to see New York from your perspective, definitely got me stoked on wanting to visit NYC just to ride it. Keep riding and keep the videos coming xo much love

[@harrisonsearle7442]

Cooper Ray is one gnarly human being.. Congrats on a mil

[@user-me2tw1pp3n]

What is the track at the beginning?

[@koyaanisqatsl]

Name of track at the beginning pleeeease

[@rykerlee3026]

reminds me a lot of the mentality for skating and urban climbing

[@vwjmkv]

dude! i'd love to see a video of you following Kym Nonstop

[@markk-sg9mt]

YES another NYC tour Cooper Ray!

[@clubmate12]

almost every sentence can be a legendary quote

[@sleepyzebra11]

4:30 cool to hear the way you talk about new york and camaraderie, ppl get it or they dont

[@societygates2861]

much love

[@leonidas0242]

What's the song at the very beginning?

[@markdanskin8202]

Good to hear some feedback on the comments. Certainly an interesting point if view. Keep it up coop.

[@m97120]

8:36 I get filtering and running red lights (unless other road users have to hit the brakes and risk a collision because you come shooting through), I also try to ride fast and efficient, looking ahead. But if pedestrians on pedestrian crossings have to jump out of the way and be scared it's just unnecessary and wrong. Pedestrian crossings are for pedestrians to cross the road. They have the right of way and making a video doesn't give you any special rights. The other thing is holding on to cars. While you're holding on to a car, a swerve to avoid an obstacle or a sudden sharp turn can throw you off the bike. Just imagine the shit day the driver is going to have if you die because you were holding on to their door handle. Completely avoidable.