It's weird to watch how aggressively the average commuter seems to ride in car centric cities, it's almost like they're racing from light to light. At 7:40 light turns green and everyone is just mashing it like mad. Lot's of people on road bikes and with sporty gear too. Seems like the commute becomes more of a battle and the hostile environment influences peoples riding style. When you look at people ride in the Netherlands or Denmark it's the opposite, everybody is just kind of chilling along on granny bikes being smooth and relaxed. Really interesting contrast here.
That's because as of 3 weeks. The street he's riding on is closed to personal cars. Only commercial vehicles are allowed on Market street (taxis, buses, delivery). Not even ubers or lyft is allowed. But you do see dummies who claim ignorance at times. But a 2 mile stretch is basically a bicycle highway.
You mentioned Netherlands.... you're joking right? Where and *when* have you been riding over here???!!! It's congested af, lots of aggressive drivers and bikers.
@@HeartPumper Groningen and Amsterdam mainly, it definitely felt more relaxed than riding anywhere in Germany where bike lanes are horrible or don't exist at all. At least you guys have some actual cycling infrastructure. I will admit that cycling in Amsterdams centre is stressful due to the amount of people, but overall still a better atmosphere than over here.
This shows one of the main reasons I love bikes: random interactions with other humans. When you're locked away in a metal box you aren't just locked away physically, but socially too.
Ride a motorcycle as you can keep the speed of a car but still get all the cool interactions with other motorcyclists and you even have full hand signals such as a cops up ahead or slow down or hi.
Years back I was cycling home from the city after grocery shopping.. bags hanging on each handle, swinging back and forth while i was trying to go over tram rails. Front wheel went right in thank f i just about managed to hop off the bike, while keeping hold of it :D 🤦♀️🤷♀️ lack of experience in cycling but at least the reaction was quick enough to save me and the groceries lol
Was amazed how many people riding bike. If you think downtown Toronto is bad try going out east. One bike lake by my house that just seems to collect all the trash.
@@dictionaryofwords1108 Ahahah Well If that makes them use bikes then It's all good, they might just throw them off after being charmed by the real ones.
authentic interactions with strangers can be both good and bad and hopefully the good ones shine through here. Its brave to bother people this way and gamble for the good interactions
This is so fascinating to me, but also not gonna lie kinda weird and alarming from the POV of the person being "chased" and recorded. I'm sure you get this a lot. I still think it's kinda fascinating, but I just probably wouldn't produce a video like this. Scouting out what biking in the city is like since I want to take a route along the entire city.
Ebikes make it easier for people to ride in SF without building up too much a sweat up the hills and inclines. But in flatter areas, a lighter bike may just be better.
I agree with you. I do not own one, but I built some. I would like to see the profits a little lower so more people could do what you do, see what you see. It offers so many benefits.
wow that new car-free market street is looking great! although I'm a little ashamed that I live a 30 minute train ride away and still haven't had a chance to ride it yet ._.
Is it possible that major cities can make an ENTIRE street specifically for bikes only(not just a bike lane) Have never seen that many random commuters riding like a pack🤣
Bike infrastructure in san fransico looks much better than i expected, It’s great to see riding become popular. Are bike lanes spread out across the city or is it isolated to limited areas? Thanks!
I was bike commuter in San Francisco from 2006 -2012. By the end of my days there, the aggressiveness that came with tech culture made biking really unpleasant. Can only imagine the behavior with e-bikes.
Great live action commentary right there, and some smooth social interaction to counterbalance the covert shit talking earlier on lol. Would watch again
This is so fun. I'm gonna try this in my hometown. Although with my cardio and heavy bike... I'll have to do it the other way, rent an ebike and folow regular bikers 😂😂😂. SUBSCRIBED! Awesome riding videos!
This is such a relaxing video to watch through for some reason. Also wants me want to get into cycling! How is cycling up hills in SF? I'm in SJ, so we don't really have high inclines here. Can I also know what bike you're using? I would like to buy a bike, and eventually do a motor kit to make it an e-bike!
Thanks for showing Ebikes! I have a 500w surly bigdummy and I built it from the ground up. Top speed is 35 mph with disc brakes. I ride it all the time for the last 5 years. I bought the Aventon bike to ride with no motor and learning to ride a fixed gear. I am a much older bike rider that has rode almost all types of bikes and learning fixed gear is a chalange. Great videos keep up the great work! .
man you filmed the wrong way! if you go down market the other way you eventually hit embarcadero which is another nice stretch of road. sf is a super fun cat 6 city. my friend had the lyft e-bike subscription and trolled roadies on his way to work.
I recently replaced my road tires with some slightly larger and heavier treaded ones just so that I could take dirt/gravel paths if I wanted to without risking a flat or falling on my ass. I found road tires to be too restrictive in terms of exploring the parks and paths around my city. On the road it barely makes a difference, granted I'm not racing.
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How many times did I say e bike?
A shitload of 😂
Eeeeeee Don't Know......
that would be 13.....really tho....eat at the Lighthouse Hotel in Pacifica if you can!
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Are you riding a salsa Fargo?
LOL imagine you're just riding on your bike to work and a faint voice behind you is narrating your commute like a nature documentary
lol fr
Lmao
Exactly
It's weird to watch how aggressively the average commuter seems to ride in car centric cities, it's almost like they're racing from light to light. At 7:40 light turns green and everyone is just mashing it like mad. Lot's of people on road bikes and with sporty gear too. Seems like the commute becomes more of a battle and the hostile environment influences peoples riding style. When you look at people ride in the Netherlands or Denmark it's the opposite, everybody is just kind of chilling along on granny bikes being smooth and relaxed. Really interesting contrast here.
In Budapest, Hungary a lot of times we have to ride aggressively to keep up with traffic.
That's because as of 3 weeks. The street he's riding on is closed to personal cars. Only commercial vehicles are allowed on Market street (taxis, buses, delivery). Not even ubers or lyft is allowed. But you do see dummies who claim ignorance at times. But a 2 mile stretch is basically a bicycle highway.
It’s an amazing 2 mile stretch
You mentioned Netherlands.... you're joking right? Where and *when* have you been riding over here???!!! It's congested af, lots of aggressive drivers and bikers.
@@HeartPumper Groningen and Amsterdam mainly, it definitely felt more relaxed than riding anywhere in Germany where bike lanes are horrible or don't exist at all. At least you guys have some actual cycling infrastructure. I will admit that cycling in Amsterdams centre is stressful due to the amount of people, but overall still a better atmosphere than over here.
This shows one of the main reasons I love bikes: random interactions with other humans. When you're locked away in a metal box you aren't just locked away physically, but socially too.
Ride a motorcycle as you can keep the speed of a car but still get all the cool interactions with other motorcyclists and you even have full hand signals such as a cops up ahead or slow down or hi.
You should narrate these like a nature documentary, i bet the people you are following would think its less creepy :)
Or he could just not be delighted by (very) public display of not-so-mildly-psychotic passive aggression. Jfc
No way, the creepy tone adds value to the viewer.
I never thought I’d see the day terry stopped at stop lights
Praise the lord
6:05 the guy in the brown trousers 😂. Someone tell him to lower his saddle a bit
Haha the hip rocking
That train rail is really danger for skinny tire, i crash badly many years ago.
Yep
yeah you either have to turn hard into it or bunny hop it
Yeah, it's all about your angle of attack. Or just try and bunny hop like Miguel says
yup my tire went into one and i fell not to long ago. got my front wheel across it but didn't think about my back wheel.
Years back I was cycling home from the city after grocery shopping.. bags hanging on each handle, swinging back and forth while i was trying to go over tram rails. Front wheel went right in thank f i just about managed to hop off the bike, while keeping hold of it :D 🤦♀️🤷♀️ lack of experience in cycling but at least the reaction was quick enough to save me and the groceries lol
The bike lanes in SF seem a lot better than NY and Toronto. Nice to see so many people out on bikes.
Was amazed how many people riding bike. If you think downtown Toronto is bad try going out east. One bike lake by my house that just seems to collect all the trash.
Dmitry Koupriyanov that’s ridiculous that the city will build a bike lane, but not maintain it.
@@nickdumais And that people are just tossing their trash on the streets.
Dmitry Koupriyanov not to mention the snow that gets piled up in the bike lanes
You mean Torontostan?
Although you are an advanced bicycle user, the fact that you are friendly with the new cyclists is super cool, I like that.
And so positive! He doesn't shit talk the e-bikes despite how he probably really feels about them. He keeps it cordial and positive, big props to him.
@@dictionaryofwords1108 I mean, he shit talks literally every single person he sees, don't know what you're talking about.
Ebikes are for the noobs
they can all hear you and it's awkward
I think it's hilarious. Anything to piss off the techies
@@dictionaryofwords1108 Ahahah Well If that makes them use bikes then It's all good, they might just throw them off after being charmed by the real ones.
that's why he does this
who cares?
@@MistaJayD Scandinavian boys who are afraid of being close to people
authentic interactions with strangers can be both good and bad and hopefully the good ones shine through here. Its brave to bother people this way and gamble for the good interactions
Strangely satisfying watching him giving me a tour of SF.
"I think he's on me. I think he knows." He says at full volume.
The guy dragging his foot next to the bus took me out 😂
Probably newer rider or using one of these hire bikes and not used to dimensions.
This is so fascinating to me, but also not gonna lie kinda weird and alarming from the POV of the person being "chased" and recorded. I'm sure you get this a lot. I still think it's kinda fascinating, but I just probably wouldn't produce a video like this. Scouting out what biking in the city is like since I want to take a route along the entire city.
"You know those things coast, right?" killed me T
Wow!, Terry you are in great shape. Never seen anyone keep up with an e-Bike like that. Plus your talking the whole time!
Right? Didn't even get winded
Chasing strangers down Valencia st. would be good times.
Wonderful tour of SF’s biking situation! Green lanes are growing I think. Yay!
I wish all cities big and small had a cycling infrastructure like this or one day become like Amsterdam where bikes overrule cars
Ebikes make it easier for people to ride in SF without building up too much a sweat up the hills and inclines. But in flatter areas, a lighter bike may just be better.
I gotta say, I love my ebike for commuting to work and lugging my groceries home. It's like having an f250 truck.
I agree with you. I do not own one, but I built some. I would like to see the profits a little lower so more people could do what you do, see what you see. It offers so many benefits.
wow that new car-free market street is looking great! although I'm a little ashamed that I live a 30 minute train ride away and still haven't had a chance to ride it yet ._.
Never seen so many bikes on a city street in the US. Not my city anyway.
Is it possible that major cities can make an ENTIRE street specifically for bikes only(not just a bike lane)
Have never seen that many random commuters riding like a pack🤣
Gibby DeBussy they actually just closed off the street in this video “market st” so only busses, taxis, and bikes/scooters/pevs can use them now
very common in Europe nowadays
Bike infrastructure in san fransico looks much better than i expected, It’s great to see riding become popular. Are bike lanes spread out across the city or is it isolated to limited areas? Thanks!
man....to be followed by the one and only Terry Barentsen.....such an honor!
I was bike commuter in San Francisco from 2006 -2012. By the end of my days there, the aggressiveness that came with tech culture made biking really unpleasant. Can only imagine the behavior with e-bikes.
Great live action commentary right there, and some smooth social interaction to counterbalance the covert shit talking earlier on lol. Would watch again
This is so fun. I'm gonna try this in my hometown. Although with my cardio and heavy bike... I'll have to do it the other way, rent an ebike and folow regular bikers 😂😂😂. SUBSCRIBED! Awesome riding videos!
"He's a bad boy!" 😭
This was fascinating! And more so in that I had never thought of how small SF is until I watched the video of Terry chasing strangers in Manhattan.
This is why I love bike riding random interaction is always fun
Lmfao " you know those things coast right" bwahahahaha
some of the best stuff on RUclips
Now I really have to head back to San Francisco & ride my bike, especially in the morning. This video is awesome!!
Drafting behind ebikes is like hitting the little stars in Mario Kart 😂
DAMN...love this! There were more people on bikes than people in cars. It was like if you was in a big group ride.
A beautiful city
Holy shit the surface of that road is horrendous!
I like this guy. Made me laugh out loud! You should def do a series called 'e-bike drafting'.
Who knew that a little peddle assistance is all what needed to get people on a bike.
When you travel from NY, are you bringing your own bike or are you borrowing one locally?
You should make a news series! I like the "drafting e-bikes" idea
this is so cool. I could watch this for hours. you are such a talkative fellow
lmmfao @ the commentary. This is GOLD! 😂🤣😂
This is such a relaxing video to watch through for some reason. Also wants me want to get into cycling!
How is cycling up hills in SF? I'm in SJ, so we don't really have high inclines here.
Can I also know what bike you're using? I would like to buy a bike, and eventually do a motor kit to make it an e-bike!
I really want an ebike. My out of shape self can’t make it over the Brooklyn Bridge, but your road bike seems really nice.
Ebikes help a lot. It can help the slightly out of fit rider enjoy riding again. Just rent them by the minute or hour first to try it.
that was too short ! loving the lighting in SF !
I would have thought that I would never ride in SF because of all the hills, but it looks like a cyclist paradise in North American standards.
Thanks for showing Ebikes! I have a 500w surly bigdummy and I built it from the ground up. Top speed is 35 mph with disc brakes. I ride it all the time for the last 5 years. I bought the Aventon bike to ride with no motor and learning to ride a fixed gear. I am a much older bike rider that has rode almost all types of bikes and learning fixed gear is a chalange. Great videos keep up the great work!
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What time was this?
During the morning commute or the dinner rush?
YES!!! New series called drafting Ebikes
man you filmed the wrong way! if you go down market the other way you eventually hit embarcadero which is another nice stretch of road. sf is a super fun cat 6 city. my friend had the lyft e-bike subscription and trolled roadies on his way to work.
Yeah, and when you get to the Ferry building, you can head to Pier 39 and ride across the GG Bridge at sunset. That would be AWESOME.
@@walkwithmetravel3596 riding golden gate bridge at night is also amazing.
The things I miss living in San Francisco. Biking.
I think we can all relate to Terry roasting the wormy E-bikers lmao
nah fam ebikes are getting people off the cars...its a good thing when you see more people on bikes...
@@aacc8466 ebikes are for the weaks
no ur just a clown.@@imjonathan6745
What saddle do you have on your bike? Do you use cycling shorts?
Is there any bike-only road? It looks so dangerous to bypass cars in the same lane
Riding in SF is sooo much fun
how do you even have a conversation at that speed? I wouldn't be able to hear shit over the wind
Crazy how many people ridin
¨This is like "Hipster Hotline" - New idea alert!
How do you film this perspective?
Is that your bike lock setup at the bottom of the shot? Looks sleek. Wish mine fit on my bike better
Fuck that bro! Good ole human power for life. 🤘🏼😁🤘🏼
Love the look of your videos. What do you do for post-processing / color grading? Am trying to level up my own videos.
What bike are you using?
It's our whose fastest to the next stop light culture in any mode of transport!
vid so smooth
Chasing stranger turns into chasing new e-bike homie
love this one
what bike is that looks fucking dope man
What bike are you riding?
market is mostly a pain, too many bikes, too many buses and train, too many train tracks and road grating etc...i guess its fun as a novelty
Bike lanes in SF aint like this no more😢
Awesome!
market st kinda sucks it won't take long till you get tired of all the bidding for position and dodging buses and tracks
what’s a cheap and good bike to ride in sf?
Geez-those roads are Rough!!
Bro your videos are dope 👌
Glad you like them!
« Y’know those things coast, right ? »
Oof
Hi handsome. In this video at the 2:46 u qoute" it's like Nascar" I love 💕 it. I love riding in sf. In these groups. I love the city rush.
Is that a little gps on your bike?
What is your bike and setup man?
Probably his gravel with 29er mtb wheels
10:50 is that an outdoor cinema? if it is please let me know it´s name
Proxy Walk-In Theater in Hayes Valley, SF
@@alexkan2798 thanks!
Yo terry, I’m curious about the tread you got on your tires. What’s the benefit of riding with tread in the city rather than having road tires.
I recently replaced my road tires with some slightly larger and heavier treaded ones just so that I could take dirt/gravel paths if I wanted to without risking a flat or falling on my ass. I found road tires to be too restrictive in terms of exploring the parks and paths around my city. On the road it barely makes a difference, granted I'm not racing.
RUclips brought me back to this. So I’m going out on my bike today
That’s the idea!
I thought NYC streets are the worst 😩🤣🤦🏾♂️
what kind of bike is he on?
What bike is this dude?
could u do a series like this but instead of being on bikes its just walking.
this is the worst type of guy
Creepy Terry strikes again!
those bike lanes look so awesome.....compared to Chicago....llus great to see so many people in bikes ....i like that....awesome to 👀......
sf dt is much more beautiful on cam than in real life tho
Strange brew of passive aggressive condescending creepster vibe here 🤮
RIP Burger King!
"Chasing Lyft bikes in San Francisco"
Chasing strangers...making friends. ;)