i started commuting now by bikes for two weeks now and been watching several videos of this type. This one is far better than any of them. Thanks for sharing your experience
Coming from a motorcycle background and about to start cycling for the first time in many years, this was a nice refresher of the skills I already have nailed. The standout for my background was the need to make eye contact with pedestrians, something which is less necessary on a noisy motorbike, so thanks, I have a new skill to add to my road skills. 🙂 Stay safe.
Hello, I am a regular cyclist in Australia. Two points. We show a narrow profile front and rear so fluro vest or coat helps others see us. I think headphones are best not used. Even at low volume they dull one of our major senses, we are the vulnerable ones.
I'm in a minority and I don't ride in such a heavily congested situation but I use both mirrors and Indicators. Mirrors mean I can keep an awareness of what's behind me on both sides but I still always look behind whenever I am going to change my position. And similarly with indicators. Hit the indicator for right/left AND look behind AND indicate with my arms clearly too. I ride a hybrid bike and no lycra. Much more in the Dutch style. But a great video. Snappy, concise and to the point. I think it's well worth watching this video once a week just to reinforce all of those important points especially for someone relatively new to cycling.
Lifesaver: practice in a safe place so you keep straight whilst twisting round. Dropping my shoulders before twisting works for me. The risk is steering right as you turn to look over you right shoulder. Once sussed it genuinely is a lifesaver 🤙
I'm in a minority and I don't ride in such a heavily congested situation but I use both mirrors and Indicators. Mirrors mean I can keep an awareness of what's behind me on both sides but I still always look behind whenever I am going to change my position. And similarly with indicators. Hit the indicator for right/left AND look behind AND indicate with my arms clearly too. I ride a hybrid bike and no lycra. Much more in the Dutch style.
Hey! Thank you for your comment. I'm glad that you found the video useful!! I hope everything has been ok with your commute to work!! Stay safe in these winter months 😁
Great video. I always tell myself... "don't be the a***hole" and tell myself off severely if I do something stupid. It's easy to lose concentration and be the a*******.
tip 22: When the traffic light goes red to green - don't think a green light means safe to go/pass. There will be an idiot, whether on a bike or in a vehicle, jumping a red light. Look around.
6:09. Fun fact, commuting everyday to work, I wear headphones and am still more spatially aware than the drivers. This is because growing up deaf, I’ve learned to rely on my sense of vision so much, that even with my hearing devices hooked to headphones so I can hear music,…I’m still safer than my hearing counterparts.
and for those of us that were not born dead, so sorry btw must of been a rough childhood, we have earbuds that can do pass-through audio. Basically you can still hear your surroundings as if you were not wearing earbuds at all, shit is magical.
@@SuburbaniteUrbanite I wasn’t born deaf. I can speak read and write very well for a deaf person. My childhood is a topic (of a thousand stories) to tell in a video if I ever wanted to. I’m well aware audio transparency is a thing in some ear buds. Even with my hearing device, headphones that support such tech is handy at the best of times, and noise cancellation also at the best of times. I’ll just never be able to enjoy actual ear buds, or AirPods the way you do. I need over the ear headphones. 😅.
As a regular bike rider for over 15 years I want to understand why they think my risk to my head is so much more riding a bike than any other activity. If I get in a collision as a pedestrian or driver why wont I hurt my head?
I also feel wearing fluorescent shirt and helmet is very helpful. I saw the speed you were going and I think that’s way to fast. The higher the velocity comes increase bone fractures. Cheers
Find and use safe protected cycle lanes if you can. You won’t win the battle not to get close passed or inconsiderate driver. Install a right wing mirror and yes don’t ride on inside of vehicles especially large ones like Lorries and busses. Wear a camera if riding on roads.
I was deffo bad for hugging the curb when I first started cycling last year, I thought I’d be doing the driver s favour, aye at the expense of my safety, I went 360 and just take up the road now 🤣
if you make eye contact with a USA Utah oncoming driver, anticipate he will turn in front of you at the last moment. biggest LIFESAVER if you come to the USA
For commuting longer distances you will get sweaty, and when it rains you will get wet. Cycling in cycling gear is also more comfortable, and when you get to work you can change into clean dry clothing. For short distances though it's not worth the hassle. Top tip for commuting is panniers, it stops you from getting such a sweaty back and also means your cycling clothing can work properly and bright jackets are not covered so you are more visible.
Sorry but the eye contact one is pointless because the driver never looks back and therefore does not care. There is no such thing as "acknowledgement" with drivers, they only care about themselves... they even take out their own.
@9:34 I don't understand why you and the cyclist Infront of you weren't in the green cycle lane, it makes no sense to be on the road when the cycle lane is available
Research actually shows those painted lanes are more dangerous because it forces cyclists into an area where they can easily be hit by the door of a parked car and it gives drivers the illusion of being able to overtake in circumstances where that is extremely dangerous for the cyclist.
Especially that part of Whitechapel is a tricky one with the traders from the market in front of Whitechapel station often leaving their equipment on the cycling lane particularly in the morning hrs when everyone’s heading to work, and afternoons when most people are off from work commuting back home. Hail riding services such as Uber/Bolt drivers etc. tend to double park on them as well, therefore, blocking the cycle lane. Sadly, a very common problem on that stretch of bike lane, so I’d rather have my presence known (as Jourdain said), and cycle on the road rather than the cycling lane on that particular stretch of road.
The taking a peek over the shoulder is so natural now 😂 I do it even if I walk
That's great to hear! 😁😁 It's such an important tip!! 👌🏼
I`m a cyclist and I also inherited that habit and use it during a walk
you should do it when you drive too, your mirrors do not have peripheral vision.
Thanks for these. I am 62 years old and am new to bicycle commuting. I live in Leesburg, Florida. A small city of 23,000 people.
i started commuting now by bikes for two weeks now and been watching several videos of this type. This one is far better than any of them.
Thanks for sharing your experience
Great to hear and glad you enjoyed te video. Cycle commuting is quite the journey and learning curve. Keep safe and enjoy your rides. 👍🏽
Coming from a motorcycle background and about to start cycling for the first time in many years, this was a nice refresher of the skills I already have nailed. The standout for my background was the need to make eye contact with pedestrians, something which is less necessary on a noisy motorbike, so thanks, I have a new skill to add to my road skills. 🙂
Stay safe.
Hello, I am a regular cyclist in Australia.
Two points. We show a narrow profile front and rear so fluro vest or coat helps others see us.
I think headphones are best not used. Even at low volume they dull one of our major senses, we are the vulnerable ones.
what a brilliant video! that is knowledge for all new and even some experienced cyclists. so many points covered!
Hey V Z! Glad you found the video helpful. Thank you for commenting 👍🏽
I'm in a minority and I don't ride in such a heavily congested situation but I use both mirrors and Indicators.
Mirrors mean I can keep an awareness of what's behind me on both sides but I still always look behind whenever I am going to change my position.
And similarly with indicators.
Hit the indicator for right/left AND look behind AND indicate with my arms clearly too.
I ride a hybrid bike and no lycra. Much more in the Dutch style.
But a great video. Snappy, concise and to the point.
I think it's well worth watching this video once a week just to reinforce all of those important points especially for someone relatively new to cycling.
I use a mirror alongside using shoulder checks.
So much more info on what is happening behind you.
Thanks this is useful as I am going to start commuting by bike soon as the lockdown is over.
Awesome! I'm glad you found the video helpful 😁 - All the best with your commuting once lockdown is over. Safe riding
Some great tips here Jordan - thanks for sharing. As vulnerable road users, there’s a lot cyclist’s can learn from motorcycle training.
Absolutely! I'm glad you enjoyed the video
Great video and excellent tips especially blind spot cruise and T-junctions.
Glad you enjoyed it! Hopefully it helps some people out on the road.
Thank you so much, I am kinda nervous because I'm new to commuting by bike.....this is a great help
Hey Marc, great to hear that the video was helpful. Good luck with your commute. 👍🏽
Lifesaver: practice in a safe place so you keep straight whilst twisting round. Dropping my shoulders before twisting works for me. The risk is steering right as you turn to look over you right shoulder. Once sussed it genuinely is a lifesaver 🤙
Very good tips in deed! Thank you for sharing 👌🏾
I'm in a minority and I don't ride in such a heavily congested situation but I use both mirrors and Indicators.
Mirrors mean I can keep an awareness of what's behind me on both sides but I still always look behind whenever I am going to change my position.
And similarly with indicators.
Hit the indicator for right/left AND look behind AND indicate with my arms clearly too.
I ride a hybrid bike and no lycra. Much more in the Dutch style.
This was GREAT!! Thankfully I follow these rules to a T!! Love this channel. Keep up the good work
Awesome! Thank you, I'm pleased you are enjoying the content 😁 Good to hear you ride in a similar way 🙌🏽
#16 - "Be predictable" is how I usually hear it being called.
Cycled/commuted for a while. These tips are spot on
Thanks Tyler, glad you enjoyed 👌🏾
Great video! Found this so helpful. I’ll be commuting to work this week so glad I came across this!
Hey! Thank you for your comment. I'm glad that you found the video useful!! I hope everything has been ok with your commute to work!! Stay safe in these winter months 😁
Great video. I always tell myself... "don't be the a***hole" and tell myself off severely if I do something stupid. It's easy to lose concentration and be the a*******.
here in Kyiv we probably need more than 40 tips to commute safely by bike :)
😂😂😂
tip 22: When the traffic light goes red to green - don't think a green light means safe to go/pass. There will be an idiot, whether on a bike or in a vehicle, jumping a red light. Look around.
eye contact is sooo important! Tinted windows are a blight.
Thanks for these tips. I want to get into cycling in Edinburgh. Do i need any sort of license or formal training ?
Tip 22 saying "On your left/right" when passing can save you from trouble
Thanks for your tips, Jourdain. All make sense, even to this Yankee.
Glad it was helpful!
Good tips. Thanks
6:09. Fun fact, commuting everyday to work, I wear headphones and am still more spatially aware than the drivers. This is because growing up deaf, I’ve learned to rely on my sense of vision so much, that even with my hearing devices hooked to headphones so I can hear music,…I’m still safer than my hearing counterparts.
and for those of us that were not born dead, so sorry btw must of been a rough childhood, we have earbuds that can do pass-through audio. Basically you can still hear your surroundings as if you were not wearing earbuds at all, shit is magical.
@@SuburbaniteUrbanite I wasn’t born deaf. I can speak read and write very well for a deaf person. My childhood is a topic (of a thousand stories) to tell in a video if I ever wanted to. I’m well aware audio transparency is a thing in some ear buds. Even with my hearing device, headphones that support such tech is handy at the best of times, and noise cancellation also at the best of times.
I’ll just never be able to enjoy actual ear buds, or AirPods the way you do. I need over the ear headphones. 😅.
Another very informative video. Thank you Jourdain for this very important reminder. Safety is key.
No problem at all!! "Safety is key" 👌🏼 - Safe riding my friend.
Thanks for the help as I will be taking a push bike soon on the road
Glad you enjoyed the video 👍🏽 - Take care out on the road 😁
As a regular bike rider for over 15 years I want to understand why they think my risk to my head is so much more riding a bike than any other activity. If I get in a collision as a pedestrian or driver why wont I hurt my head?
This is a lovely video, well done!!
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed 😁
I also feel wearing fluorescent shirt and helmet is very helpful. I saw the speed you were going and I think that’s way to fast. The higher the velocity comes increase bone fractures. Cheers
Thanks for the tips! I agree about being visible as well 👌🏼
Great tips thanks 👍☺️
No problem! Safe riding 👍🏼
Buenos consejos!
Great video very useful
Glad you enjoyed!
I'm a fat old fart who has started to commute by bike - feel better all ready
Find and use safe protected cycle lanes if you can. You won’t win the battle not to get close passed or inconsiderate driver.
Install a right wing mirror and yes don’t ride on inside of vehicles especially large ones like Lorries and busses.
Wear a camera if riding on roads.
very good advices
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the vidoe
Thanks 🙏
Great tips
Glad you like them!
I was deffo bad for hugging the curb when I first started cycling last year, I thought I’d be doing the driver s favour, aye at the expense of my safety, I went 360 and just take up the road now 🤣
hahaha... I know the feeling 👍🏽
Thanks
Glad you enjoyed, Tarek! 👍🏽
if you make eye contact with a USA Utah oncoming driver, anticipate he will turn in front of you at the last moment. biggest LIFESAVER if you come to the USA
Yeah, I agree. Nothing like acknowledging each other to try and understand their next move 👍🏽
👍
Cheers 😁
why the hell would i dress in cyclists clothes when I am only commuting?
Depends how far you are commuting!
You may look sexy!
For commuting longer distances you will get sweaty, and when it rains you will get wet.
Cycling in cycling gear is also more comfortable, and when you get to work you can change into clean dry clothing.
For short distances though it's not worth the hassle.
Top tip for commuting is panniers, it stops you from getting such a sweaty back and also means your cycling clothing can work properly and bright jackets are not covered so you are more visible.
Sorry but the eye contact one is pointless because the driver never looks back and therefore does not care. There is no such thing as "acknowledgement" with drivers, they only care about themselves... they even take out their own.
@9:34 I don't understand why you and the cyclist Infront of you weren't in the green cycle lane, it makes no sense to be on the road when the cycle lane is available
Research actually shows those painted lanes are more dangerous because it forces cyclists into an area where they can easily be hit by the door of a parked car and it gives drivers the illusion of being able to overtake in circumstances where that is extremely dangerous for the cyclist.
Especially that part of Whitechapel is a tricky one with the traders from the market in front of Whitechapel station often leaving their equipment on the cycling lane particularly in the morning hrs when everyone’s heading to work, and afternoons when most people are off from work commuting back home. Hail riding services such as Uber/Bolt drivers etc. tend to double park on them as well, therefore, blocking the cycle lane. Sadly, a very common problem on that stretch of bike lane, so I’d rather have my presence known (as Jourdain said), and cycle on the road rather than the cycling lane on that particular stretch of road.