If you’ve not done it before, city cycling can be a little daunting. Emma, Si and Chris take you through some important considerations when you are new to cycling in an urban environment.
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Cycling in an urban environment can be a little different when you are used to being in the open countryside. It’s important to always be prepared and one way of doing this is to plan your routes. This can help you incorporate more bike paths and avoid highly congested areas. Apart from the obvious of having a bike, there is actually not that much equipment an urban cyclist needs. We would also advise a helmet, lights and a lock in case you need to do some shopping. Finally, remember to stick to the rules of the road and treat other road users as you’d wish to be treated yourself.
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24 Comments
What’s that front and rear lights with camera?
Depending on the location riding 2 abreast is not allowed and you can end up with a ticket. Riding one after another in a single file is polite and a much safer option for the city.
You should see the traffic in my country!…….
Confidence is the #1 best point when it comes to safety. The confidence to move into and take the middle lane when turning right (in uk, left in us) and to move into the middle section when crossing at a junction makes cycling much much safer. Squeezing yourself to the edge of the lane will just make cars pass you even closer and make those awkward turns even harder. Also, never ever break traffic laws (stop at red lights and zebra crossings). Amount of time you make up rarely makes a difference and makes us all look bad
I'm really nervous about starting, do u have any tips as to how to get over that?
Why wouldn’t you wear a helmet in Holland?
Why do you do these videos using cycles that are not road legal as they don't meet construction and use regulations- hardly a good thing to show beginners when you are talking about safety.
You also say that" running red lights is dangerous and is a reason that motorists may not like us" you forget to mention it is a criminal offence.
Would it not be an idea to recommend that all potential cyclists should study and understand the highway code before going out on the road in the uk? If riding in other countries it is advisable to know their road laws as they may differ from the uk- much as any motorist does when driving abroad. Not knowing the rules doesnt stop you getting a fine.
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Im still waiting for your teams take on new york city and all the 5 borroughs. All your tips and such
Yap phone zombies don't care about other
Is good vedio on human behaviour while cycling
And if you are riding two or more abreast, move to single file when you approach others as necessary.
in the philippines, its very hard to ride bikes on the road. because theres alot of cars, motorcycles, tricycles, jeeps and e-bikes also. so its very scary and I get anxiety
Eye contact with drivers and other road users is a golden rule also! 🙂
UK, west of Scotland here. What about cycling up one way high street? Contraflow is not obvious or a thing where I live. But police cycle up one way street on their push bikes. So. Am I right in thinking it is contraflow and i can cycle up a high street. Only ask because a pedestrian ran across the road and blamed me. Road was quiet and i was casually cycling up the middle. Clear to see. The one day I dont have my go pro on too. Hah thanks for advice
Reflective backpack
Is ok to ride if you 5.2
Thanks for this video, cuz here in bengaluru, india, you rarely find people who follow all traffic rules appropriately, and its important to be more aware and have more traffic negotiation sense than in most other countries, and we also don't have any bike lanes in most of the city. Maybe you could make a video on how to go viking in the city when there's no viking lanes. Much appreciated.
I'm new to cycling after many years. I need to build up my confidence. I find it terrifying sometimes with all the traffic around me. The streets are narrow in Ireland and the cycle lanes and very few. Was stopped at a red light earlier in the city and a taxi guy behind started beeping to move into the cycle lane. I shouted back that I can't because it's full of people.( the lane is outside a busy nightclub) what was I meant to do?
This is a real step up
I really doesn’t help you both blocking the road by cycling side by side?!
I have an air horn on my bike
pro tip: if your bicycle has no bell, just yell and swear really loud during commute.
I would add:
1. put a mirror on your handlebar -at least the right one.
2. Wear a camera to catch and warn off close passes.