Sensible tips. One tip you did not touch upon is one that I like about watching your videos: you both observe the traffic lights 🚦 and stop 🛑 at a red light. Keep up these great videos!
You should always look behind before you hand signal and turn. I have see so much cyclists signal and move without looking back, and a vehicle nearly hits them. Always think safety. You make some great films. It's good to see different parts of New York.
👩🏻 I agree. I had experienced being doored when I was a child and still remember how quickly it had happened and it was painful. 😭 Stay safe, Global Adventure!
I find these tips to be very applicable and relevant to where I ride in DC….especially those obstacles at the end of the video. Watch out for those cars parked in the bike lane!
I warn outer cyclists and pedestrians with a variant of yelling; I sing. Using a bell in my country the Netherlands makes people angry. After passing the other cyclist I thank him/ her. The Netherlands has a high number of elderly cyclists, they can not hear my bell. Due to high tone hearing loss of old age. Should you experience a near collision situation, say: "That one was a close call.". So you point out the dangerous situation without directly accusing the other road user. "Good morning Sir/ Ma'am": I say to warn the other of an imminent collision. Instead of using my bell. Cars have roll cages, so the beams between windshield and side windows are thick/ wide. Creating 2 blindspots, where you may be in. So make eye contact. Drivers may not see, despite you are in their sight. The eyes of the driver are seeing you, but his brain filters your image out. Because the brain only considers cars as a threat. That is why many drivers claim: "I did not see the cyclist". It may also be victim blaming.
Tip number 4 is only for bike lanes. When in regular lane don't use the curb, as you are not in the driver's line of sight. BTW try the Corky mirror in the bar end.
Have you considered purchasing a Garmin Varia radar taillight and pairing it with a modern bike computer/your smartphone? It may not be helpful when riding in NYC with constant traffic but I've read it's very useful otherwise for keeping you safe from being hit from the behind.
The problem in the city is close range visibility. The Garmin Varia looks like a great system for open roads. Since the speed limit in the city is 25 mph most cars can see bicyclists without any lights during the day. Riding at night I like to use my lights but during the day I try to save the battery life.
I have looked it up and the horn part is a large piece that attaches to the front of the handlebar stem bar that will prevent the Brompton from folding.
Sensible tips. One tip you did not touch upon is one that I like about watching your videos: you both observe the traffic lights 🚦 and stop 🛑 at a red light. Keep up these great videos!
We rarely run a light. We bike for fun so we are in no hurry. Stopping at the light gives you time to take in the view.
You should always look behind before you hand signal and turn. I have see so much cyclists signal and move without looking back, and a vehicle nearly hits them. Always think safety.
You make some great films. It's good to see different parts of New York.
Yes, you are right
All good tips. Always enjoy your videos.
I just started biking, and CAR DOORS is the #1 thing I avoid.
👩🏻 I agree. I had experienced being doored when I was a child and still remember how quickly it had happened and it was painful. 😭
Stay safe, Global Adventure!
Where I live the bike lanes are mostly on the right side of the road and it's customary to pass on the left
It's strange that they have them on both sides here. It would be nice if they chose one side lol
I find these tips to be very applicable and relevant to where I ride in DC….especially those obstacles at the end of the video. Watch out for those cars parked in the bike lane!
Thanks I want to ride in DC one day around the touristy parts. I haven't been in DC in a few decades lol.
One tip would be to wear bright colors like yellow or orange to stick out more, and people can see you in the day and nighttime riding.
Love the hat! 😂
The baby took it from me so I have to buy another hat 😳
@@BromptonFamilyTime Aww. I bet it looks really cute on him!
I warn outer cyclists and pedestrians with a variant of yelling; I sing. Using a bell in my country the Netherlands makes people angry. After passing the other cyclist I thank him/ her. The Netherlands has a high number of elderly cyclists, they can not hear my bell. Due to high tone hearing loss of old age.
Should you experience a near collision situation, say: "That one was a close call.". So you point out the dangerous situation without directly accusing the other road user.
"Good morning Sir/ Ma'am": I say to warn the other of an imminent collision. Instead of using my bell.
Cars have roll cages, so the beams between windshield and side windows are thick/ wide. Creating 2 blindspots, where you may be in. So make eye contact.
Drivers may not see, despite you are in their sight. The eyes of the driver are seeing you, but his brain filters your image out. Because the brain only considers cars as a threat. That is why many drivers claim: "I did not see the cyclist". It may also be victim blaming.
Great tips!
Never wear headphones or the like when riding.
That's a good one.
I would add one more safety tip watch out for bikes going wrong way in bike lane. This is a very common hazard in NYC.
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ありがとうございます！
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Tip number 4 is only for bike lanes. When in regular lane don't use the curb, as you are not in the driver's line of sight. BTW try the Corky mirror in the bar end.
I drop my bike alot. I think the bar end mirror would break lol.
Check out the corky. It can fold in and protect it self. But not against drops. ;-)
Have you considered purchasing a Garmin Varia radar taillight and pairing it with a modern bike computer/your smartphone? It may not be helpful when riding in NYC with constant traffic but I've read it's very useful otherwise for keeping you safe from being hit from the behind.
The problem in the city is close range visibility. The Garmin Varia looks like a great system for open roads. Since the speed limit in the city is 25 mph most cars can see bicyclists without any lights during the day. Riding at night I like to use my lights but during the day I try to save the battery life.
If you can't yell, invest in a SOWUNO Bicycle Electric Horn Rechargeable. It's so loud people will know you're around.
Thanks for the suggestion. I like looking at new stuff ✌️That maybe useful for some of my other bikes.
I have looked it up and the horn part is a large piece that attaches to the front of the handlebar stem bar that will prevent the Brompton from folding.