Chasing Strangers in San Francisco on Bicycles

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  • Chasing Strangers in San Francisco on Bicycles
    Chasing strangers in SF with a side of E bike drafting. It's all love 💕. In this series of short video compilations I follow unsuspecting strangers around to find out just how “easy” it is to ride around a city. I am in no way the authority on the subject of cycling/ commuting. The statements and views expressed in this video are just like my opinion, man.
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  • @TerryB
    @TerryB  4 года назад +190

    How many times did I say e bike?

    • @HeartPumper
      @HeartPumper 4 года назад +1

      A shitload of 😂

    • @ElonMuckX
      @ElonMuckX 4 года назад +1

      Eeeeeee Don't Know......

    • @celluloiding
      @celluloiding 4 года назад

      that would be 13.....really tho....eat at the Lighthouse Hotel in Pacifica if you can!

    • @zinedine2751
      @zinedine2751 4 года назад +1

      23

    • @aceboogy420
      @aceboogy420 4 года назад

      Are you riding a salsa Fargo?

  • @kpunk
    @kpunk 4 года назад +134

    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

  • @PhilVandelay
    @PhilVandelay 4 года назад +251

    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.

    • @andris2345
      @andris2345 4 года назад +18

      In Budapest, Hungary a lot of times we have to ride aggressively to keep up with traffic.

    • @tallasianmike
      @tallasianmike 4 года назад +39

      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.

    • @TerryB
      @TerryB  4 года назад +35

      It’s an amazing 2 mile stretch

    • @HeartPumper
      @HeartPumper 4 года назад +11

      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.

    • @PhilVandelay
      @PhilVandelay 4 года назад +10

      @@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.

  • @rVnsunshine
    @rVnsunshine 3 года назад +39

    I never thought I’d see the day terry stopped at stop lights
    Praise the lord

  • @kellenwillett8263
    @kellenwillett8263 4 года назад +56

    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.

    • @illuforce
      @illuforce 4 года назад +3

      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.

  • @jamesowen418
    @jamesowen418 4 года назад +50

    6:05 the guy in the brown trousers 😂. Someone tell him to lower his saddle a bit

    • @andy219100
      @andy219100 4 года назад +6

      Haha the hip rocking

  • @Nobody-Nowhere
    @Nobody-Nowhere 4 года назад +208

    You should narrate these like a nature documentary, i bet the people you are following would think its less creepy :)

    • @orbitaljellyfish808
      @orbitaljellyfish808 3 года назад +2

      Or he could just not be delighted by (very) public display of not-so-mildly-psychotic passive aggression. Jfc

    • @Gromitdog1
      @Gromitdog1 2 года назад +3

      No way, the creepy tone adds value to the viewer.

  • @GabrielSalazarSoto
    @GabrielSalazarSoto 4 года назад +74

    Although you are an advanced bicycle user, the fact that you are friendly with the new cyclists is super cool, I like that.

    • @dictionaryofwords1108
      @dictionaryofwords1108 3 года назад +5

      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.

    • @navbravic1355
      @navbravic1355 3 года назад +1

      @@dictionaryofwords1108 I mean, he shit talks literally every single person he sees, don't know what you're talking about.

    • @imjonathan6745
      @imjonathan6745 4 месяца назад

      Ebikes are for the noobs

  • @nickdumais
    @nickdumais 4 года назад +58

    The bike lanes in SF seem a lot better than NY and Toronto. Nice to see so many people out on bikes.

    • @DmitryKoupriyanov
      @DmitryKoupriyanov 4 года назад +7

      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.

    • @nickdumais
      @nickdumais 4 года назад +1

      Dmitry Koupriyanov that’s ridiculous that the city will build a bike lane, but not maintain it.

    • @DmitryKoupriyanov
      @DmitryKoupriyanov 4 года назад +1

      @@nickdumais And that people are just tossing their trash on the streets.

    • @Agr414
      @Agr414 4 года назад +1

      Dmitry Koupriyanov not to mention the snow that gets piled up in the bike lanes

    • @HeartPumper
      @HeartPumper 4 года назад +1

      You mean Torontostan?

  • @po311737
    @po311737 4 года назад +67

    That train rail is really danger for skinny tire, i crash badly many years ago.

    • @denyhoudy2085
      @denyhoudy2085 4 года назад +2

      Yep

    • @fivemeomedia
      @fivemeomedia 4 года назад +14

      yeah you either have to turn hard into it or bunny hop it

    • @dictionaryofwords1108
      @dictionaryofwords1108 3 года назад +6

      Yeah, it's all about your angle of attack. Or just try and bunny hop like Miguel says

    • @clawer626
      @clawer626 3 года назад

      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.

    • @Joan-ot9nf
      @Joan-ot9nf 3 года назад

      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

  • @jacoblawson
    @jacoblawson 4 года назад +4

    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

  • @mysneekers5862
    @mysneekers5862 4 года назад +10

    Wow!, Terry you are in great shape. Never seen anyone keep up with an e-Bike like that. Plus your talking the whole time!

    • @luizspindola
      @luizspindola 4 года назад +1

      Right? Didn't even get winded

  • @scorpio252000
    @scorpio252000 3 года назад +3

    Strangely satisfying watching him giving me a tour of SF.

  • @diegofernandez2810
    @diegofernandez2810 3 года назад +7

    "You know those things coast, right?" killed me T

  • @ecco222
    @ecco222 4 года назад +185

    they can all hear you and it's awkward

    • @dictionaryofwords1108
      @dictionaryofwords1108 3 года назад +35

      I think it's hilarious. Anything to piss off the techies

    • @AbdelhamidZekri91
      @AbdelhamidZekri91 3 года назад

      @@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.

    • @GanderBeaver
      @GanderBeaver 3 года назад

      that's why he does this

    • @MistaJayD
      @MistaJayD 3 года назад

      who cares?

    • @GanderBeaver
      @GanderBeaver 3 года назад +2

      @@MistaJayD Scandinavian boys who are afraid of being close to people

  • @derp195
    @derp195 4 года назад +10

    "I think he's on me. I think he knows." He says at full volume.

  • @tjrioux3059
    @tjrioux3059 3 года назад +3

    Wonderful tour of SF’s biking situation! Green lanes are growing I think. Yay!

  • @chemapc
    @chemapc 4 года назад +8

    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!

  • @rottoPITHottor
    @rottoPITHottor 4 года назад +20

    Chasing strangers down Valencia st. would be good times.

  • @ericlondgren1634
    @ericlondgren1634 3 года назад +3

    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.

  • @williamlailey9640
    @williamlailey9640 3 года назад +1

    this is so cool. I could watch this for hours. you are such a talkative fellow

  • @Hankhill1327
    @Hankhill1327 Год назад +1

    The guy dragging his foot next to the bus took me out 😂

    • @draconianTL
      @draconianTL 10 месяцев назад +1

      Probably newer rider or using one of these hire bikes and not used to dimensions.

  • @tylerdemmerle9816
    @tylerdemmerle9816 3 года назад +1

    This is why I love bike riding random interaction is always fun

  • @interimchanger
    @interimchanger 4 года назад +10

    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 ._.

  • @Phyoomz
    @Phyoomz 3 года назад

    lmmfao @ the commentary. This is GOLD! 😂🤣😂

  • @thedude7722
    @thedude7722 2 года назад +1

    Now I really have to head back to San Francisco & ride my bike, especially in the morning. This video is awesome!!

  • @jackmartin7668
    @jackmartin7668 4 года назад +3

    some of the best stuff on RUclips

  • @Mark-hu9tf
    @Mark-hu9tf 3 года назад +1

    I like this guy. Made me laugh out loud! You should def do a series called 'e-bike drafting'.

  • @stevegorkowski3246
    @stevegorkowski3246 4 года назад

    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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  • @rdslmi
    @rdslmi 4 года назад +3

    that was too short ! loving the lighting in SF !

  • @notexactlyrocketscience
    @notexactlyrocketscience 4 года назад +9

    Great live action commentary right there, and some smooth social interaction to counterbalance the covert shit talking earlier on lol. Would watch again

  • @darkmatter5477
    @darkmatter5477 3 года назад +5

    "He's a bad boy!" 😭

  • @christiancampbell3523
    @christiancampbell3523 4 года назад +9

    Lmfao " you know those things coast right" bwahahahaha

  • @SurgePow
    @SurgePow 3 года назад +2

    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!

  • @9983Kaywalker
    @9983Kaywalker 4 года назад +1

    man....to be followed by the one and only Terry Barentsen.....such an honor!

  • @williamlebron9873
    @williamlebron9873 4 года назад +12

    DAMN...love this! There were more people on bikes than people in cars. It was like if you was in a big group ride.

  • @bronsky1410
    @bronsky1410 4 года назад +7

    I gotta say, I love my ebike for commuting to work and lugging my groceries home. It's like having an f250 truck.

    • @bob-ny6kn
      @bob-ny6kn 4 года назад

      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.

  • @duathlete827
    @duathlete827 3 года назад +2

    Never seen so many bikes on a city street in the US. Not my city anyway.

  • @mitchrapp9727
    @mitchrapp9727 4 года назад +7

    I wish all cities big and small had a cycling infrastructure like this or one day become like Amsterdam where bikes overrule cars

  • @aarond9563
    @aarond9563 2 года назад +3

    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.

  • @walkwithmetravel3596
    @walkwithmetravel3596 2 года назад +2

    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.

  • @andrewfboni
    @andrewfboni 4 года назад

    Love the look of your videos. What do you do for post-processing / color grading? Am trying to level up my own videos.

  • @peachezprogramming
    @peachezprogramming 4 года назад

    love this one

  • @2darkdragon
    @2darkdragon 4 года назад +1

    vid so smooth

  • @arturod.1144
    @arturod.1144 4 года назад +3

    Drafting behind ebikes is like hitting the little stars in Mario Kart 😂

  • @jasontheworldisyours
    @jasontheworldisyours 4 года назад +4

    A beautiful city

  • @JuCarlos-ex8ip
    @JuCarlos-ex8ip Год назад

    Bro your videos are dope 👌

    • @TerryB
      @TerryB  Год назад +1

      Glad you like them!

  • @itzBent
    @itzBent 4 года назад

    YES!!! New series called drafting Ebikes

  • @Mraquanetchris
    @Mraquanetchris 3 года назад +2

    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.

  • @Orijuno
    @Orijuno 4 года назад +21

    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🤣

    • @GAMEMANIAC69
      @GAMEMANIAC69 4 года назад +8

      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

    • @homelessathome
      @homelessathome 4 года назад +1

      very common in Europe nowadays

  • @johngorman7729
    @johngorman7729 8 месяцев назад +1

    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!

  • @Klektic
    @Klektic 4 года назад

    lol yah i also like that turn at the end

  • @axMf3qTI
    @axMf3qTI 2 года назад +1

    Who knew that a little peddle assistance is all what needed to get people on a bike.

  • @fast.biking_freddy
    @fast.biking_freddy 4 года назад +12

    You should make a news series! I like the "drafting e-bikes" idea

  • @Cube_Ernator1077
    @Cube_Ernator1077 4 года назад +1

    Geez-those roads are Rough!!

  • @cornerpocket7077
    @cornerpocket7077 3 года назад

    those bike lanes look so awesome.....compared to Chicago....llus great to see so many people in bikes ....i like that....awesome to 👀......

  • @TimFitzwater
    @TimFitzwater 4 года назад +1

    Awesome!

  • @conrad6226
    @conrad6226 4 года назад +1

    Holy shit the surface of that road is horrendous!

  • @HeartPumper
    @HeartPumper 4 года назад

    Watching this, while on trainer ;) Lots of electro!!😮

  • @robk2738
    @robk2738 4 года назад +2

    ¨This is like "Hipster Hotline" - New idea alert!

  • @RenM908
    @RenM908 3 года назад +4

    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.

    • @walkwithmetravel3596
      @walkwithmetravel3596 2 года назад +1

      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.

  • @kailenpiardi2721
    @kailenpiardi2721 4 года назад

    Is that your bike lock setup at the bottom of the shot? Looks sleek. Wish mine fit on my bike better

  • @orlvndo
    @orlvndo 4 года назад

    What saddle do you have on your bike? Do you use cycling shorts?

  • @caileanparis9998
    @caileanparis9998 4 года назад

    Riding in SF is sooo much fun

  • @ShvetAnatoly710Society
    @ShvetAnatoly710Society 4 года назад

    Вот это кайф! That was the wonderful trip!

  • @sidetrekcycling8589
    @sidetrekcycling8589 3 года назад

    What time was this?
    During the morning commute or the dinner rush?

  • @Anjuroo
    @Anjuroo 4 года назад +19

    I think we can all relate to Terry roasting the wormy E-bikers lmao

    • @aacc8466
      @aacc8466 4 года назад +15

      nah fam ebikes are getting people off the cars...its a good thing when you see more people on bikes...

    • @imjonathan6745
      @imjonathan6745 4 месяца назад

      @@aacc8466 ebikes are for the weaks

    • @aacc8466
      @aacc8466 4 месяца назад

      no ur just a clown.@@imjonathan6745

  • @azriel724
    @azriel724 4 года назад +2

    The things I miss living in San Francisco. Biking.

  • @moltam99
    @moltam99 4 года назад

    Oooh I love the sound if that Sram rear mech. TAK TAK TAK instead of my GRX's farting-like noises :D

  • @johnmerkel2573
    @johnmerkel2573 2 года назад +1

    When you travel from NY, are you bringing your own bike or are you borrowing one locally?

  • @leotard2536
    @leotard2536 3 года назад

    Love the bike btw

  • @danvee4523
    @danvee4523 4 года назад +2

    Crazy how many people ridin

  • @go5582
    @go5582 3 года назад

    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.

  • @Brother_CJ
    @Brother_CJ 3 года назад

    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.

    • @MrFreeGman
      @MrFreeGman 3 года назад +2

      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.

  • @ElonMuckX
    @ElonMuckX 4 года назад

    Scoring some of dat Eeeeeee!

  • @voltarene1584
    @voltarene1584 Год назад

    « Y’know those things coast, right ? »
    Oof

  • @keithcummings691
    @keithcummings691 4 года назад +1

    It's our whose fastest to the next stop light culture in any mode of transport!

  • @dho
    @dho 4 года назад +3

    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.

    • @walkwithmetravel3596
      @walkwithmetravel3596 2 года назад +1

      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.

    • @dho
      @dho 2 года назад +1

      @@walkwithmetravel3596 riding golden gate bridge at night is also amazing.

  • @isaakjulesgartland6012
    @isaakjulesgartland6012 4 года назад

    Chasing stranger turns into chasing new e-bike homie

  • @JaqueParisien
    @JaqueParisien 4 года назад

    More please! :-)

    • @TerryB
      @TerryB  4 года назад

      more on the way :)

  • @chefjonsf
    @chefjonsf 9 месяцев назад +1

    Bike lanes in SF aint like this no more😢

  • @sonymicronin
    @sonymicronin Год назад

    How do you film this perspective?

  • @samreagan6292
    @samreagan6292 2 года назад +1

    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.

  • @DmitryKoupriyanov
    @DmitryKoupriyanov 4 года назад

    Chasing strangers...making friends. ;)

  • @ziggypi4813
    @ziggypi4813 3 года назад

    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

  • @Kevin-tl4zw
    @Kevin-tl4zw 4 года назад

    'they dont like that bell' hahahahahahaha

  • @gorrilazshocklol2185
    @gorrilazshocklol2185 3 года назад

    What bike are you using?

  • @j.s1496
    @j.s1496 2 года назад

    I feel like riding my bike now

  • @fabiodavid3322
    @fabiodavid3322 4 года назад +1

    10:50 is that an outdoor cinema? if it is please let me know it´s name

    • @alexkan2798
      @alexkan2798 4 года назад

      Proxy Walk-In Theater in Hayes Valley, SF

    • @fabiodavid3322
      @fabiodavid3322 4 года назад

      @@alexkan2798 thanks!

  • @saprano1972
    @saprano1972 4 года назад +1

    Fuck that bro! Good ole human power for life. 🤘🏼😁🤘🏼

  • @mrhandofbod
    @mrhandofbod 3 года назад

    RUclips brought me back to this. So I’m going out on my bike today

    • @TerryB
      @TerryB  3 года назад

      That’s the idea!

  • @dgsx
    @dgsx 4 года назад +1

    Creepy Terry strikes again!

  • @zptro6316
    @zptro6316 Год назад

    major cat 6 vibes

  • @noahsanchez9236
    @noahsanchez9236 4 года назад

    I love drafting ebikes on my commute.

  • @iboniecollins354
    @iboniecollins354 2 года назад

    what’s a cheap and good bike to ride in sf?

  • @futurevolador3984
    @futurevolador3984 3 года назад

    Is there any bike-only road? It looks so dangerous to bypass cars in the same lane

  • @jackramos3605
    @jackramos3605 3 года назад

    lyft bikes are lit

  • @ryamldess
    @ryamldess 4 года назад +1

    "Chasing Lyft bikes in San Francisco"

  • @tapdq
    @tapdq 3 года назад

    What is your bike and setup man?

    • @vyvyvyvyvyvyv
      @vyvyvyvyvyvyv 3 года назад

      Probably his gravel with 29er mtb wheels

  • @ziggypi4813
    @ziggypi4813 4 года назад

    market st kinda sucks it won't take long till you get tired of all the bidding for position and dodging buses and tracks