URBAN BIKING: The Art Of Carrying Things By Bike

[@anand3033]

"Give me a bungee cord long enough and a milk crate of average size, I will move the earth on my bike" - Archmedes after 2 beers with his riding buddies

[@LauraLukitsch]

My dream for five years has been to do a video about the love of bungees and all they can do. Maybe a summer project! Maybe I'll crowdsource bungee footage...

[@travisireland7276]

Give me a long vine and a clay pot

[@VeginMatt]

I will be stealing this quote

[@KennethNicholson1972]

The most epic comment ever. I love it. lol.

[@frankiealbritton9381]

You know it...,lot less over head to!

[@Trucker1957]

Nice video! I'm 61 and had to retire my car, (can't afford insurance) so one day I dug out my old bike from the garage and after 35 years of not riding rode to the store. The first day was a bit wobbly but after a month of riding it's smoothed out. I'm really enjoying my daily rides, and It makes me feel young again.

[@paulschmidtke425]

61,,,, you are young ,,,

[@OrthodoxofUSA]

I have a similar situation. I'd rather save money instead of paying car insurance. It adds up over time.

[@DylanFowler]

Consider adding an electric hub/chain motor to help you with the hills and gravely paths.

[@veloreb]

I'll say Amen to that!

[@ferchos_film]

congratulation thats very good im trying to do the same i want to sell my car and use my bike

[@wimthuis4741]

I'm Dutch and I always did ride my bike from age 4 till 64, first to school and later to work. Now at age 66 I'm not able to do it anymore because a nerve illness and I miss my daily tour and specially in the weekends where we did every Sunday a tour in the Netherlands and Germany from about 20 till 30 miles on small and quiet roads in the woods. Always relaxing and you make more contacts with other people who are on their bike.

[@godschild5587]

John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. ------------------------------------------- John 3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”

[@TANOCA17]

I don't know the degree of your illness but how about a trike?

[@movement26]

Great video........The answer is "cycle paths"....Amsterdam has proved it.....Time for us to get our act together and remind the lawmakers we want safe roads for our kids to ride to school...

[@sisteryaya24]

I spent the summer in Copenhagen and the first thing they gave me to ride was a bicycle. Spacious bike paths are everywhere! Wish we could get there too.

[@michaelibach9063]

Psychopaths are not the answer! Oh, you said cycle paths, that’s different.

[@peet4921]

movement26 Ehh not just Amsterdam, the whole country has them.

[@Paul_C]

Amsterdam has the name of bike city, it isn't. Any other city or village is better than Amsterdam. Mainly because of the overwhelming number of tourists enjoying a ride there, they mess up traffic by just being there and not knowing the rules. Basically it is as driving on the left-hand side of the road while the rest of the city drives on the other side. I'm one of those countless number of inhabitants of the Netherlands who only travel there because they HAVE to. Avoid Amsterdam at all cost, setting foot in that hell hole is... ah well, just a warning.

[@marksadventures3889]

@@Paul_C Like any other city is attracts a huge amount of people and those people fill roads. That is a given but we can avoid the big cities as much as we can. It's bad news if you need to be there for work or something. London is worse and Manchester can be a really dangerous place too. so far in the UK I found Milton Keynes, Bath, Southampton, Bournemouth and York good places to cycle; there's not always cycle lanes but there are ways to avoid traffic using canal towpaths, parks etc. I've not cycled in Amsterdam. Paris is mental, no, way would I attempt to cycle there! I am planning a trip over before the stupidity of Brexit takes hold. I'm not sure whether to go North to South or South to North. I would be missing as many big cities as possible. I had a tour in mind but due to politics that seems pretty out of the question now.

[@chrisbean]

I love bikes and I congratulate people who own one. most of us who own a bike, we do everyday stuff using it, but we also care for our health and also air pollution. I wish all people would be conscious of the benefits of using a bike. I see people (even the young)who go to the grocery by car and it's a shame, but hey, who am I to say anything. Fortunately I live in a relatively small town and I have the chance to move through and outside the town pretty fast and I just enjoy it. I hope more people see this video and get some ideas 😉.

[@ConsciousAtoms]

As a Dutchie this is all quite amusing to me. I've transported computers, TVs, garden chairs, stacks of beer crates and even Ikea flatpacks on my bike. Really bulky loads like lumber from the DIY store you can put on the bike and walk - this beats carrying stuff by a long shot. Large flatpacks you can support vertically on your pedal (yes really) and support with one hand while walking your bike.

[@LauraLukitsch]

We're making progress in the US but biking as a form of transport is still not common although it is growing in popularity!

[@Patrick94GSR]

I cycle to the grocery store with a trailer 3 miles. No way would I want to walk all the way back with a large load. I have to find a way to carry it in/on the trailer.

[@PaxV]

Another Dutchie here.. Most of Dutch city bikes are equipped with a small cargo platform behind the rider, a "bagagedrager" in Dutch or lugagecarrier, often for commuters these are fitted with either 2 bags, a. k. a. fietstassen, or bicycle bags, sometimes removable, but often fixed made of canvas, and/or a seat for kids, 1,5 to 4-6yrs old if the bike is a ladies or oma model, also often used for kids 0,5 to 2 are seats mounted on the vertical just below the handlebars, practical on all cycles, I used one of the latter extensively. On the front another bagagedrager can be mounted either on top of the front wheel for another set of often removable bags, (unpleasant to cycle with laden, due to sluggish reactions caused by inertia, using lowrider bags lessens, but not removes this problem) or a bigger transport rack, these racks also exist mounted to the frame instead of the front wheel assembly and when mounted to the frame or integrated into the frame do not cause any problems in cycling or steering. Personally I have 2 different trailers: 1 for 1 or 2 kids, Max 50kg load and 1 for additional luggage max 35kg load but less wide and bulky so it catches less wind. I also make use of a springer to attach my dog to when he tags along so he doesn't pull me over when he sees something interesting. I own an old modified Batavus Stabilo 70 cm frame which is for riders above 1m95, unfortunately due to the shift of people investing in newer e-bikes (electronically assisted bicycles, max speed 25 km/h or roughly 15mph) they are no longer produced. My bike is a full steel bike with steel rims and spokes, weighing in at 40 kg. It has a front bagagedrager on the wheel, A frame mounted rack, used to have a kids seat in front, a back bagagedrager with bags, mounts for 2 different trailers, only 1 at a time, and a mount to attach the dog for max 10-15 km walks next to the bike. I'm 2m04, 6'7" roughly and weigh in at ~130 kg, I regularly do 3 to 5 days of shopping for my family of 4, carrying 15-40kg's most often in my rear bicycle bags, a backpack and the front rack. Front bags I use mainly for longer travels. Yes, my bike often carries 180+ kilograms of weight. The bikes' 7 speeds give me decent acceleration, but as a word to enthousiasts trying to haul as much as possible: maintaining brakes is CRUCIAL, ESPECIALLY WHEN USING TRAILERS.Breaking distances with trailers will increase significantly, even more so on slopes... Max normal cycling speed with no winds is roughly 22-25km/h without any assistance. This is my luggage capacity. I have a friend who has a bakfiets seating 4 kids and herself, and a trailer for 2 more, she can also fit a kid on the rear bagadrager, for 7 kids, 1 adult on 1 combination, the bakfiets is electronically assisted. When not carrying kids it also fits huge amounts of groceries...

[@szilviabriceno8161]

The US might be light years ahead in a lot of things but unfortunately common sense is not one of them

[@TheV1S]

Friend of mine once transported a big freezer on a regular city bike

[@jimmcdowell6000]

People think I'm crazy but I go to the grocery store everyday on my bike. I love it.

[@LauraLukitsch]

Awesome! Where do you live?

[@jimmcdowell6000]

I live in North Eastern Tennessee. Lots of hills. How about you?

[@LauraLukitsch]

In San Francisco, also lots of hills. :)

[@jimmcdowell6000]

San Francisco is Beautiful.

[@Holland1994D]

Laura Lukitsch I go everyday to the shop as well on my bike. You really should look up to markenlei his youtube channel, how cycling is done in the Netherlands.

[@dirkjanwubbolts798]

When I was about 15, I carried a broken heart for some 90 kilometers on my bycicle. I'm now nearing 70 and still carry it around.

[@loveworksnoevil]

Hilarious, same here but with more weight on bike,

[@KandiKlover]

I just carry my basket of stress with me. It helps me go faster by taking out my abuse on the pedals.

[@Alina_Schmidt]

Nice :) I‘d recommend a step through frame when you carry stuff at a back basket. It’s easy to get on the bike without kicking off your load - especially important when it‘s actually a companion 👶🏼🐶🐱 And I‘d recommend putting stuff at a back basket, because of balance.

[@beachesbikescoffeecats1917]

I love this! I live in Thailand, and I do almost all of my shopping on my bike. I have a car, but try and only use it when I need things I can't transport on the bike. It's a great feeling!

[@LauraLukitsch]

Awesome. Yes, hoping more people can start experiencing it!

[@asuicidemachine]

Just got a bike for the first time since I was a 14 or so. Now, I'm 25 & forgot how much I missed it. Deciding on the bike was tough, but I'm so happy w/ my choice. Now, I'm just looking forward to outfitting her w/ all sorts of things, especially a basket, bag, & a rack or two. I'll carry the world around.

[@LauraLukitsch]

Yay!

[@dragoncivicnola]

If you fit it with dynamo lighting it will change your world.

[@justinbarney6286]

Look on youtube for bikesatwork ...if you're planning on carrying the world via bicycle(like me), a bicycle trailer(that can haul up to 600 lbs.) may be right up your alley :)

[@MsWill813]

So is this usual in USA? In Finland if you don't ride a bike before you are going to school, there is some special reason.

[@bobc3895]

I have a milk crate mounted on a rack over my back wheel and That can carry a reasonable amount of stuff, I use it all the time to go grocery shopping or to get stuff from the hardware store. It also gets used when I have to trade in mt 12 packs for full ones. I've used the same setup on two bikes for decades - 71 years old and counting

[@Max-nh3gp]

1:58 This dude puts his dog on the back of his bike. How awesome is that

[@raynellholmes1011]

The introduction of the ebike has opened up new possibilities in my hilly town. I saving right now to get me a top of the line reise and Muller delite with rohloff eshift hub. I love long tours, weekend greenway rides pulling the kids, and commutes to work.

[@yash1152]

the ending - cycle powered juicer - is awesome haha

[@LauraLukitsch]

Foldable baskets at 2:25 are by Wald.

[@MrJona305]

+Laura Lukitsch thank you

[@CetMM]

Thanks so much. Is that who made the front basket at 2:45, as well? Can't tell if it's the 157 delivery basket on their website, or not.

[@mheermance]

I have a pair and they're well worth it.

[@lionintu]

@robbie wood i was referring to within the corolla line of hybrids. But thanks for your response. Im not a fan of the prius. Ill check the Niro.

[@grumpyoldman3458]

Thanks, you've just speeded up my search.

[@EricLeePiano]

i 100% agree with the guy who said the backpacks make your back sweaty. im seriously considering getting a handlebar basket integrated combo

[@LauraLukitsch]

+Eric Lee Love handlebar baskets

[@XxHAMADEHxX]

Me personally I bought a rear rack because I wanted more control in the front.

[@lightdark00]

Having lots of weight in the front is scarier then putting four times that weight on the back rack. I imagine the bike with the smaller front wheel fixes this imbalance.

[@josephhaddakin7095]

Eric Lee It is true what all the comments say. I personally have milk crate in front & rack with folding baskets in rear. The nice thing about the front basket is that you can see it & not have to worry about dropping anything.

[@scouttroop291]

shh there going make a back sweat tax keep mouthing off then a sweat heat tax worm up the ozone

[@jamiecox2506]

I learned to carry all sorts of weird stuff on my bike when I was a kid. My mum sent me to the grocery store or cobblers or whatever she needed me to get to save her the hassle. The more awkward the load the better the challenge for me. Now I have racks, panniers and baskets to help me.

[@henkoosterink8744]

Here in the Netherlands this is pretty normal. Nice to see this in the US.

[@harshbarj]

Sadly it's still highly uncommon.

[@CyclingMartialartswithMusic]

@@harshbarj agreed.

[@jonmacdonald5345]

@@harshbarj I'm glad it's un common here we Don't want that euro shit here! We pee standing up

[@Luigi64]

@@jonmacdonald5345 lmao wtf

[@bacon-n-eggs-e3u]

​@@jonmacdonald5345While your pink haired son with a nose piercing is confused what pronouns he should use he/she/they/them😂

[@ridefar6589]

ooohh love that collapsable rear basket!

[@UZB74]

I love the positivity and pro-environment atmosphere of this video

[@priestscientist]

Wow, excellent video. There aren't that many videos that deals with the life style of bicycling in the US, especially "Urban Bicycling" where many here in the states are not even aware of the term nor life style. Great Job.

[@LauraLukitsch]

Charleston Battle Thank you Charleston! Hoping this will get the word out and more people will find ways to enjoy urban cycling.

[@hanskuijsten2380]

Never considered cycling to be a "life style". It's a cheap and easy means of transportation.

[@meteorsgeese7192]

your a star in my book

[@garyseckel295]

That Burley trailer is too perfect!

[@maxnewts]

I’m a massive fan of cargo bikes, especially ones with two or more seats, either for kids or adults, and pedal assist electrical assistance. It’s nice to be a part of the micromobility movement which changes your perception of whether cars are always necessary for certain journeys. And it’s the ability to think about what you will take through infrastructure design or negotiations which mean that what you take isn’t alway needing or better if done by car. Also I’m not a cyclist, taking part in this is called utility riding, and it’s more to do with using your bike as a tool and enjoying it on a daily basis than using it for sport, where the general stereotypes are usually taken from people who haven’t experienced biking too drastically

[@LauraLukitsch]

It is great that there are so many options in biking these days. :)

[@sabatheus]

That bike blender 4:12 is the cat's pajamas!

[@jaebellum2152]

I just recently lost my car because a kid hit me while joyriding in his moms car. I really can't afford a new car right now so I'm reconsidering investing in a bike. I haven't been on a bike since I was 13, I'm 26 now so I'm very nervous. But watching this has inspired me because I see people commuting with loads of stuff and that's what I want to use my bike for.

[@VivKittie32]

Jae Bellum That’s kind of my situation right now too. How did things turn out for you? Did you get a bike?

[@Trucker1957]

Nothing to be nervous about, you never forget. I am 61 and hadn't ridden a bike in 35 years, and hopped on my bike this year and started to ride again. Exhilarating!

[@texabara]

Jae Bellum how did it go? Are you using the bike?

[@beautifulqueen748]

Jae Bellum 😍🙏🏾💪🏾 same here about being out of a car and can’t afford a car. I too have been looking into getting a bike and will 😀

[@beautifulqueen748]

I’m 34 haven’t been on a bike in ages

[@47f0]

At 2:28 - Wald #582 folding baskets. My wife got me those, and they changed the way we shop. I don't think we've used the car for groceries in at least four months. Just be sure to get a strong rack to mount the baskets to. The first one I had was an old "universal" Pletscher (I'm sure I spelled that wrong) rack with only two stays. The results wore pretty awful. A friend gave me an old Blackburn expedition rack - six stays, oversize rod stock, and that was much better.

[@rachelkamradt9836]

Came back to this video just to find out what baskets those were. Thank you!!

[@Julia-ez6ij]

I'm Dutch and go everywhere by bike. I once brought a 60 liter backpack, tent, folding chair and small backapck up a hill in one go on my bike. Wasn't very fun but it worked😂 my parents didn't want to come and pick me up and I didn't want to ga back and forth

[@qwer123211]

I found that a front basket when loaded makes steering the bike much more difficult than using rear storage.

[@Tsch6373]

Agree with you 100%, it's why I use a rear basket on my e-bike. I attached a small storage bag to the center post of the handlebar. Houses the cellphone (I can talk on my watch which is connected) and some bike tools.

[@moisesrosario9716]

i personally prefear rear storage but there bicycles whith a masive front baskets that doesn't move when you steer and usually have a smaller front wheel to balance load with twichiness that seems to work really good. i reamember seeing several IRL of the same brand same model that have both a large basket and a masive pannier rack.

[@yash1152]

yeah, same with unbalanced loads on rear too

[@turboseize]

Traditional bikes designed to carry handlebar bags or front racks will have a geometry with lower trail to compensate for this (meaning they will also feel a bit "twitchy" when unloaded).

[@KRAFTWERK2K6]

That's normal. you should also not put more than 10 Kilos on the front basket or it gets even harder to steer. There are however also front cargo holders that stay center locked and don't move with the steering of the handlebar and those are usually easier to maneuver around. You should not carry ALL the weight on the back because the backwheel already has the most weight sitting on it.

[@vwaudiwelder]

Who else has carried a full width car bumper balanced atop their bicycle luggage rack? YEAH BABY!!!

[@jamesjenkins276]

Thanks for the wonderful FYI.

[@gogreenmango]

I'm moving into a new city in a few days and I'm sure not many people in that city will have bike commuters especially with those carrying gears. I'm so excited and nervous to try it out but I am 100% sure that I will love this lifestyle. Besides, I love being the pioneer of any good kind! This is cool, healthy and so ecofriendly. Thx for making me feel that actually I'm not the only one!

[@LauraLukitsch]

gogreenmango Hi gogrenmango, hope you are enjoying your new city! You are a pioneer in good company.

[@rab6121]

I just got an e-bike and it`s like night and day. today i went 10km one way. Longest trip I`ve had on a bike. Went so smooth. And i usually bring my toy poodle in the backback wearing it on my stomach. He LOVES it.

[@LauraLukitsch]

I love that! Thank you for sharing!

[@noble9140]

Started living on my own in Chicago, needed to get around as I didn’t have a car but I also needed to get groceries and items from the store, decided to get a folding basket from wald, best purchase ever!

[@RideAlongside]

Love this so much. So easy. Hopefully more people in our car-centric society will begin to understand how enjoyable and efficient bicycles are for carrying loads equal to or less than the weight of a human.

[@thatguyonabicycleofconsurv3908]

More videos are needed like this to inspire the audience/ people

[@Gribbo9999]

Love the juicer. What a,winner!

[@jazziered142]

I really enjoyed this video. I wish it would had been longer!

[@Midwestpinstriper]

That giant front basket with heavy duty wheel stand is amazing!!

[@TheMichael408]

This is awesome, I just bought a rack for my bike. I got really tired of doing shopping and stuffing everything in my backpack and being sweaty. The possibilities are endless now .

[@LauraLukitsch]

Cool, awesome! Racks and panniers are so helpful.

[@brsrk4814]

2:43 whats the name of that basket, its HUGE and nice.

[@SterlingStudios]

I'd like to know too!!!

[@LauraLukitsch]

It is actually part of the Schwinn and not available separately. But yes, it is very nice! Wald makes some very large baskets.

[@JuCarlos-ex8ip]

I enjoyed this video. Bicycles are great machines

[@MarkNieuwenhuizen]

A couple of days I stayed on a camping with my Flevotrike with 100 liter trunk. On the left a ‘professional’ worldtraveller with standard ortlieb panniers but on the right a small family on steel Dutch-style bicycles with some sort of soft plastic dirty laundry baskets tied to their racks and handlebars. Seem to work great. Talking to them I understood they were having some hard times but still wanted to go on a small Holliday. So they packed old school camping equipment from second hand and thrift stores and mounted those cheap baskets.

[@LauraLukitsch]

Great story. I actually was inspired to try bike camping because I didn't have money for travel. It turned out to be one of the best decisions I've made. And it is great to have higher quality equipment but not at all necessary to still head out and have a great time. : )

[@StormLaker]

I work near a grocery store, and I often ride to the local farmers market for fresh produce. I love using my daily ride as a grocery getter, it saves me so much money by not driving my pickup truck for short trips to the store.

[@LauraLukitsch]

StormLaker1975 Awesome. And you can keep your food fresh buying in smaller quantities rather than in bulk. : )

[@samanthapeters8314]

I thought they were going to show how to load your bike, what equipment you need, etc.

[@finnk1289]

I love that this video doesn't say that. They don't make it seem more complicated than it is. Just carry things! Overthinking is the main barrier to cycling!

[@raulh5008]

I believe their approach is whatever works for you, use it!

[@icouldntthinkofagoodname7216]

In what they've shown us, it just goes to show that show, not tell is good if the person watching gets the thing you're showing.

[@tashabrennan6951]

Bungees those are key

[@ClodoaldoMarques-v8n]

If there is a will there is a way my friends....... love the video.....

[@melondoo6129]

what a lovely video! It makes me proud to be a part of the bike culture

[@johnhilton7048]

I will be living in Atlanta while i got to college for music, I plan on using a bike to carry My guitars, Amp and all of my extra stuff. I don't want to have a car at all! I think it will be a humbling experience. Great video guys :)

[@LauraLukitsch]

Please let us know how it goes!

[@johnhilton7048]

I might do that tomorrow for you!!

[@concreterose7562]

at 2:49? Need to find out what supplies shes using?? Thats a huge basket and that strap just makes things so secure.

[@LauraLukitsch]

That is a Schwinn bike. I'm not sure about the basket. Wald makes some large baskets but maybe not this large. I think she uses old inner tubes as straps.

[@RobMartinez1985]

So inspiring

[@LauraLukitsch]

Robert Martinez Thank you! Glad you liked it.

[@sagehiker]

This video came at the right time: with a trailer I can do this even in Wyoming winter. I have a beautiful 30 year old mountain bike that is great commuter in my small but hilly city with limited bike paths and not bike friendly community.

[@amyjames745]

This is great, thanks for sharing. I too use my bike as much as possible and carry all sorts of stuff. Good for you!

[@aodh5966]

I recently put panniers over the back wheel. The extra weight helps male the bike feel more stable, great addition to my bike! Two decent size bags

[@AmbachtAle]

I saw an old guy (70+) drive by my apartment balancing a crate of empty beer bottles on his omafiets (granny bike) handle bars with one hand. A few minutes later, I saw him returning with a crate of full beer bottles, again balanced on the handle bars with one hand.. It inspired me to do the same.

[@LauraLukitsch]

Love it!

[@dragoncivicnola]

I ride a heavily-modified Schwinn 3-speed that's basically a Dutch town bike now at this point. So far the heaviest thing I've carried with it was a load of firewood but I also have a Basil computer bag that clips directly to the rear luggage rack as well as a pair of folding metal-framed, cotton-canvas grocery panniers that can each take a standard brown paper grocery bag. I would've added a frame-fixed front rack as well but the frame geometry would've been a problem. While I agree that whatever works for you is good for you, I'd counter that there are certain ways to carry stuff that make it easier on you like the guy who got a basket to get his backpack off his back. That's a great first step and the next one is to get some form of panniers so that you can carry heavier loads lower down on the frame, which lowers the center of gravity and makes the bike more stable. My policy is that ideally, bicycling should be as dignified as possible if you wish it to be (most people) and our accessories market should support that end more in the USA.

[@LauraLukitsch]

I prefer panniers myself but baskets are a cheaper alternative. I got my panniers for bike camping. What I didn't show was a front bike bag which is great for small items. Hard to fit everything in one short video. :)

[@brianbassett4379]

I have been using a bike and trailer for the last two years. I love the ride and I don't mind doing chores and errands on my bike. What is difficult for me is leaving the bike alone. I have state-of-the-art locks and yet still worry. There are too many objects that can be easily stolen even when the bike itself is securely locked. In the old west, a horse thief could be shot. Now they would just slap someone on the back of the hand. If it is truly better for everyone that I use a bike rather than a car there needs to be better security infrastructure for bikes and their security.

[@boatsnhoesshanghai]

Excellent video. Throughly enjoyed watching this and wish there were more people in my city that biked. I hope that one day that we as Americans can collectively get off our lazy asses and all commute by bike:)

[@LauraLukitsch]

+UrbanWanderer Thanks! Yes, I really hope that as our cities grow in the US, more and more of them adopt biking. It takes visionary leaders, more people out there biking and having fun, and more bikers getting involved with urban politics. Of course, not being lazy is also part of the equation.

[@boatsnhoesshanghai]

Laura Lukitsch wow, i really enjoyed reading this response. I live down in the south now, we got a small co-op and some cyclist community goin' on. But when I see what Portland, San Francisco and some places in Texas have going on it makes me kinda jealous to be quite honest. Not in a spiteful way, I just wish there was that sort of emphasis in value that I see in devoted and large cyclist communities. I'm gonna keep up with your videos. They are excellent.

[@LauraLukitsch]

+UrbanWanderer That is interesting. I do know of smaller cities like Durango, CO who have really embraced cycling. They have great infrastructure and actively encourage biking. Maybe I should do a video on these smaller cities and their successes in getting people on the bike.

[@boatsnhoesshanghai]

Laura Lukitsch well for one thing, while the community is small here, it is growing pretty fast. So many more cyclists on the road college semester after semester. I mean, I myself and many other have only started switching to road bikes and such within the past year.

[@boatsnhoesshanghai]

Laura Lukitsch i mean, even just a year ago, all the bike racks were all or mostly empty. Now they are so full it can be hard to find a place to lock my bike sometimes.

[@ambivalent5842]

Pannier ( pronounced pahneay after the French word for bread ) , bags or baskets are one of the best options to have. If you enjoy going to market or the grocery, whether urban , suburban or rural, they are a must have for your bicycle. Purchase a pair/ set, you will not regret it.

[@ridinginryde]

Great video Laura, more of us should be using bikes for day to day transport

[@h1orxrah]

Hi Laura - just to let you know your video is very informative and relevant! Thank you!

[@santithedude]

Where can I get a tall skinny basket for my backpack like the guy at 0:50 ???

[@santithedude]

I found it guys, it's called the Wald 585 rear grocery basket. I just bought one.

[@LauraLukitsch]

Yes, glad you found it! Wald makes great products.

[@supapornpornnattawut2549]

I just start to bike for 3 months really really love it and now yr video inspire me a lots and i love to bike more and more and more. Thxs so much for yr great video!! Aom, Bangkok Thailand

[@LauraLukitsch]

Awesome, thank you! How is biking in Bangkok?

[@Noxshus]

My panniers are my favourite damn thing in the world. Love taking frequent trips for fresh produce in the summer. Very impressed by some of the setups here. My two dogs are German Shepherds though. I don't think it's happening...

[@LauraLukitsch]

Nice, loving my panniers, too. Good for shopping, camping, extra layers.

[@riasomers642]

@@LauraLukitsch I love my panniers but would love to know how the personal shopping cart was hooked to back rack for once a month heavy shop.

[@abbaby555]

Very inspiring video, I'm going back to riding for all my local errands... Thanks for sharing this great video

[@LauraLukitsch]

@abbaby555 Thank you! Great. I find using the bike for local errands much more pleasant than getting into a car.

[@joannekeefe426]

I'm digging it!

[@longrider42]

As a long time commuter bike rider, I use a Burley Nomad trailer. very handy when grocery shopping and will haul up to a 100 pound load. Also, when you hadd up the price of a good rear rack and a set of good panniers, the price is about the same, and the trailer is more versitile. But yes, riding a bike is a good way to get around, unles you live in a winterish climate.

[@nigahiga6400]

Winter riding is my favorite! I live in the midwest, and yeah, winters are sometimes hell, but riding in the dead of a snowfall is really peaceful, especially when there's nobody out on the streets. If I had a fat bike it would be a blast, but I just use a comfort bike with 26x2.0 non-studded tires. I let the air out to have 28psi on the front and 40psi on the rear. I just take turns slower, and set the saddle lower for stability. Urban areas usually have a strict salting regime in downtown areas, but some residential areas have very thick snow. My neighbor has a Surly Moonlander, and that bike is an absolute blast in snow.

[@Brian-ft4dh]

Great and enlightening video about the possibilities of urban biking, thanks a bunch!

[@papacaca1309]

Thanks for sharing,...it feel so relaxing just watch it

[@LauraLukitsch]

So sweet. Thank you!

[@Pralil]

Perfecto!!! es el mejor medio de transporte.

[@redwinedrummer]

Thanks for your video! I actually first saw this video a few months ago. I was just starting to bike commute then and I was looking for ideas on how to bring stuff around. I ended up getting one of those Topeak Beam Racks for my mountain bike soon after and used bungee cords to strap things down. Not once did I look back! Thanks again for the inspiration!

[@LauraLukitsch]

Thanks for sharing! Glad the video was helpful and that you found a creative way to carry things on your mountain bike. The beam racks are awesome.

[@downshift4life]

@ 2:45 , I want that. Where can I get it?

[@lightdark00]

Need more people on their bikes shopping and whatnot. More people would mean it's safer for everyone, and I think the hostility level would go down. And if helmets aren't required, don't wear them, cars do stay further away. And this keeps everyone safer.

[@havingfunkids8386]

i love the last thing you see " burn fat, not oil"

[@LauraLukitsch]

:)

[@thissucks2272]

My transportation runs on body fat not gasoline or diesel.

[@ptrinh839]

corgi!! i love it

[@NathashaClark]

Where can i get the front rack from 2:43?

[@alondrarj6640]

Where can I get this 2:48 basket? Heeeeeelpppp I need it for a school

[@theycallmevitch]

Wow amazing video! Thank you for the interesting content!!!

[@LauraLukitsch]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed. 🙂

[@beautifulqueen748]

Great video very inspiring

[@molinafamilystv1963]

What an amazing video keep it up and keep in touch always stay safe

[@coreclassic]

Nice video. In Belgium I've carried a mattress, a PC chair, and an oven on my bike (separately of course). It's quite a normal thing. You just need some good straps.

[@DreamsNAspirations]

This is an amazing channel!!!! I will share and share and share.

[@LauraLukitsch]

Dreams and Aspirations Thank you! I'm currently working on a new Urban Biking webisode, Outsmarting the Bicycle Thief. Hope to post it in a few weeks.

[@ShermanSitter]

I love this video! so many great tips and tools! it is amazing how simple it is, yet how people refuse to see the options for a better world...and a better commute!

[@LauraLukitsch]

Thank you! Hope this video gets more people using bikes more frequently.

[@AKIYIAKELLY]

Thanks

[@praktikakm7958]

Same here, going for grocery 10 miles from home by my bike..

[@wanderingbox7971]

loved the juicer attachment

[@StarEssences]

A removable wire rear side basket for groceries installed onto a rear pannier rack, and a Burley Travoy for carrying camping gear when bicycle touring or for one-two day camp trips, the pannier bags placed on the rear pannier rack.

[@Brandon-xp1ob]

Wow. I though I carried a lot on my rack with 20 lbs of groceries. Carrying stuff on your bike is the best. I haven't gone grocery shopping with my car in as long as I can remember. Also use a basket mounted on my back rack for doing doordash and such. In LA you can deliver just as fast as a car can most times. Need to figure out how to load up my bike for a tour in Iceland so maybe a small trailer isn't bad way to go. Cheers and Happy Riding!

[@me12722]

I love this video, SF is a great city to cycle in🚲😍

[@cckerber]

Just loved it.

[@LauraLukitsch]

Thank you!

[@Eusebeia7]

I use Trek large grocery panniers with the Ibera heavy duty rack in back and then a Sam's insulated bag over the top for frozen foods. In front, I have a cup holder that will hold 2 grocery bags however the ergo-grips on my extended handle bars have extensions that keep bags from falling off for a total of 6 grocery bags on the front.

[@jazziered142]

I am a rack and panniers kind of gal. Its amazing how much you can carry with you. I have loaded groceries for a week for me.

[@LauraLukitsch]

Jazzie Red Nice. This weekend I just loaded up my camping gear on the back rack and went out for a night.

[@hickinabiskit]

Mark Twain: "It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt."

[@amtb70x7anunkwn9]

JAZZIE , I have loaded up a TON/ Months worth of groceries on my bike, I have to wire baskets that will hold a LOT of Food, I have loaded over 5 packs of 18Pak EGGS and never broke a single egg - ;-) I have since added a trailer and the first thing I learned ---- I am going to need a Bigger trailer :-D

[@Tsch6373]

@@LauraLukitsch I ride my bike around the campground, have had it for a month. When I get my mirror, I'll go out on the road.

[@JamiiTata]

Wonderful video!

[@LauraLukitsch]

Thank you!

[@sandrabrown8750]

Love the smoothie maker. Great idea. WOW.😎🍠🤣🍅🍍🍇🍉🥝

[@colombianflag717]

bicycle is a good way of transportation

[@a.t.321]

Hermoso, gracias

[@Jenavee26]

2:42 oh wow, the size of that basket looks dreamy lol. But I want mine on the rear

[@deckyputra1281]

Many thanks to you, video maker. It can be a one of a good campaign to always using a bike for commuting. I will post your video in my blog. Thanks

[@LauraLukitsch]

Thank you Decky! What is your blog?

[@deckyputra1281]

Laura Lukitsch You're welcome Laura, visit my blog cycliststory.blogspot.com its a cycling blog with Bahasa Indonesia. Let me know if you had there :D

[@9595kerekes]

Cool video! I love it!

[@danl3946]

I was helping a buddy do a landscaping job for a little extra money and there was a gentleman we were working for he was throwing away a mountain bike... I asked if I could have it since I was trash he said sure just air up the tires and she should be good to go... so being a poor American I ride my bicycle every single day for any errands grocery shopping job whatever... Im thankful to have a bicycle