unfortunately, where i live, there are no bike lanes and there is hardly even room on the shoulder for cyclists to bike on. we use the sidewalk, but that's not safe either...fortunately, SOME bike lanes are being constructed, after the mayor got crashed while riding his bike -_-
Nice video. I wonder if the driver ever saw it... or if he knew it was him (or her, I don't recall you specifying).
I agree with the issues you have with the "get there faster" mentality and the troubling things it says about society... and I thought that *before* I started cycling again (so, about 8 years of driving between stopping and starting again - and I still drive now).
Re: the haiku - is counting syllables on your fingers part of haiku? ;o)
@thirteenfingers Thanks! I doubt that particular driver ever saw it, but that's ok – maybe some others like her will, and slow down or just watch out a little better. In all honesty, before I really got into bike commuting, I wasn't the best at watching out either. Bikes are smaller than cars, and until you know to look for them, they're easy to miss.
Haiku… if I didn't do that, any cynical viewers would have to count on THEIR fingers to see if they can chastise me for doing it wrong. ;)
Cyclists with short tempers are why I hate being on the road at times. It's ridiculous. I can freely brake when a car is pulling out, keep going when a car is parked an inch close to the bike lane (big deal), but the guy behind me might have a camera attached to his bike and a notebook in his hand writing down license plates and blowing a fuse.
@rocketlauncher2 Think you're aiming at the wrong target, dude. Ask anyone who knows me I'm super easy-going. I thought this was a polite way to respond to a crappy situation caused by someone in a rush being careless. Point: be respectful to the people you're on the road with, whether they have two wheels or four (or three, if you're in Europe and have one of those weird little trucks).
@rocketlauncher2 Semantics aside, you get the point, I hope. And I actually forget about this until someone makes a comment… so dang, stop keeping me from getting over it! ;)
As a child growing up I can remember my parents saying"STAY OUT OF THE ROAD". Great advice. I outgrew my bike at 13. You and your toys do not belong on the road. So grow up,buy a car or take the bus.
That's a very narrow point of view, esp. considering all the social/economic issues involved. Two points:
#1 Bike commuting is practical in many ways: struggling economy (save $), environmental concerns (no pollution), overburdened healthcare system (exercise).
#2 Bikes have the same right to the road as cars. Unfortunately there are distracted/careless drivers AND distracted/careless bikers. A little courtesy/consideration on both sides would go a long way.
lol key term nearly, i had a driver pull out in front of my on my way home from work but i had enough time to pull around behind him it still scared me though, glad that you are ok
Not really sure what your point is in these comments you've left. As a bike rider, if I'm obeying the rules of the road (which I do), I have every right sharing the road with you and everyone else.
My point with this video is to get people out there to slow down a little and watch out for others. I don't want anyone else getting hurt.
Im not trying to be that guy who bets ur blog or vlog whatever its called but your crying about something that can be prevented...if u were wearing elbow pads(like every biker should) would u have posted this video? I bet with the $ u saved riding a bike to work you could buy some? i dont know!
I could wear elbow pads, sure, so when people pull out in front of me (aka, "Do illegal things and fail to yield right-of-way"), the only thing that gets hurt is my bike (my front headlight was smashed in this accident). Not ideal, though, and not doing anything to help the situation in the future (the point of this message).
My name is Jeff DeHaan. I lived in Omaha for 19 years. Actullay graduated from Omaha North in 2001. I know a few people who have been riding bikes in Omaha years before it was "the right thing to do" to save the enviroment like Al Gore wants you to do. Lincoln has maybe 1/4 of the population of Omaha? i don't know im not a college graduate. Im actually gonna get to the point...i cant spell(surprise) if u decide to ride a bike around cars...dont you think you should look out for them?
@jpdehaan Dont you think cars should look out for bike riders?
In some countries in Europe, if a car hits a bike rider, they are in real trouble, in fact it is assumed the car is at fault untill they prove otherwise. Just one of the reasons they treat bike riders with respect.
Thanks for the very polite response to an unfortunate incident. I mount a helmet cam on my handlebars and record every commute. It is a type of insurance against a hit and run or a disagreement as to who did what in an accident.
Thanks for the comment. You've got a good idea... it's just too bad such measures are necessary. But until we have a more bike-friendly environment out there, I don't see that changing.
Just so you know, I've got two videos filmed that I just have to edit... first one will probably be "Ping Pong Tourney," and the next one is about baking cookies. The ping pong one should be up this week at sometime... maybe even tomorrow! =o So yeah, stay tuned:)
My favorite part about biking for most travel is not being in a hurry. I get to see and be. Another joysis seeing folks in cars waiting at lights and looking so sad. It just kinda makes me feel a bit better as I am grinnin.
Thanks, man. I agree with you on the taking your time thing. When you bike, in most cases it's better to think like a biker - not a driver. The point will not be getting to your destination as quickly as possible; it will be about the journey - smelling the fresh-cut grass, giving others a friendly nod/smile, feeling the breeze, hearing the birds.
And, when you get through the week without using your car even once, it may also be about those extra $35 in your pocket. Bonus!
Oh man, scary - glad you're ok! You can't be too careful out there... but even if you always assume the other person's going to do the wrong thing, there are still no guarantees.
unfortunately, where i live, there are no bike lanes and there is hardly even room on the shoulder for cyclists to bike on. we use the sidewalk, but that's not safe either...fortunately, SOME bike lanes are being constructed, after the mayor got crashed while riding his bike -_-
xkakashix12 9 months ago
@xkakashix12 Too bad it has to happen to someone in office before they do something. Be safe out there!
aaro79 9 months ago
why don't you be a man and confront the driver on the spot?
instead you went home and made a video like a 13-year-old girl.
gaydanzig 10 months ago
driver's are always hurrying up just to wait at the next light, well said....This says something about our society
SunshineLiaison 1 year ago
Nice video. I wonder if the driver ever saw it... or if he knew it was him (or her, I don't recall you specifying).
I agree with the issues you have with the "get there faster" mentality and the troubling things it says about society... and I thought that *before* I started cycling again (so, about 8 years of driving between stopping and starting again - and I still drive now).
Re: the haiku - is counting syllables on your fingers part of haiku? ;o)
It's funny how many people do that.
thirteenfingers 1 year ago
@thirteenfingers Thanks! I doubt that particular driver ever saw it, but that's ok – maybe some others like her will, and slow down or just watch out a little better. In all honesty, before I really got into bike commuting, I wasn't the best at watching out either. Bikes are smaller than cars, and until you know to look for them, they're easy to miss.
Haiku… if I didn't do that, any cynical viewers would have to count on THEIR fingers to see if they can chastise me for doing it wrong. ;)
aaro79 1 year ago
Cyclists with short tempers are why I hate being on the road at times. It's ridiculous. I can freely brake when a car is pulling out, keep going when a car is parked an inch close to the bike lane (big deal), but the guy behind me might have a camera attached to his bike and a notebook in his hand writing down license plates and blowing a fuse.
rocketlauncher2 1 year ago
@rocketlauncher2 Think you're aiming at the wrong target, dude. Ask anyone who knows me I'm super easy-going. I thought this was a polite way to respond to a crappy situation caused by someone in a rush being careless. Point: be respectful to the people you're on the road with, whether they have two wheels or four (or three, if you're in Europe and have one of those weird little trucks).
aaro79 1 year ago
@aaro79
Those weird little trucks are usually in Asia, by the way.
Also being respectful is getting over it. Mistakes happen
rocketlauncher2 1 year ago
@rocketlauncher2 Semantics aside, you get the point, I hope. And I actually forget about this until someone makes a comment… so dang, stop keeping me from getting over it! ;)
aaro79 1 year ago
As a child growing up I can remember my parents saying"STAY OUT OF THE ROAD". Great advice. I outgrew my bike at 13. You and your toys do not belong on the road. So grow up,buy a car or take the bus.
le238man 2 years ago
That's a very narrow point of view, esp. considering all the social/economic issues involved. Two points:
#1 Bike commuting is practical in many ways: struggling economy (save $), environmental concerns (no pollution), overburdened healthcare system (exercise).
#2 Bikes have the same right to the road as cars. Unfortunately there are distracted/careless drivers AND distracted/careless bikers. A little courtesy/consideration on both sides would go a long way.
aaro79 2 years ago
@le238man Yeah, get a car that causes death and pollution, and takes up a huge amount of city space.
Why dont you get a bike?
Think of all the space taken up by roads and space for cars, when it could be used for people.
KrunchyJD 1 year ago
lulz@u
Onchisparisnewbff 3 years ago
lol key term nearly, i had a driver pull out in front of my on my way home from work but i had enough time to pull around behind him it still scared me though, glad that you are ok
thecyclepath 3 years ago
Whoa, that's great that you escaped crashless. You can never be too careful, eh? Glad you liked the vid and thanks for the comment! :)
aaro79 3 years ago
in closing...If your bike doesnt have a license plate on it you shouldnt be in the road.
jpdehaan 3 years ago
Not really sure what your point is in these comments you've left. As a bike rider, if I'm obeying the rules of the road (which I do), I have every right sharing the road with you and everyone else.
My point with this video is to get people out there to slow down a little and watch out for others. I don't want anyone else getting hurt.
aaro79 3 years ago
@jpdehaan I supose if you walk on the sidewalk as you people call it, you should have to have a giant license plat on your back.
Bikes belong on the road, as much as cars.
Here are some facts:
Cars are subsidised more then bikes.
Cars cause many deaths through injury, and air pollution, bikes dont.
Infrastructure for cars takes up around 50% of the space of a city.
KrunchyJD 1 year ago
Im not trying to be that guy who bets ur blog or vlog whatever its called but your crying about something that can be prevented...if u were wearing elbow pads(like every biker should) would u have posted this video? I bet with the $ u saved riding a bike to work you could buy some? i dont know!
jpdehaan 3 years ago
I could wear elbow pads, sure, so when people pull out in front of me (aka, "Do illegal things and fail to yield right-of-way"), the only thing that gets hurt is my bike (my front headlight was smashed in this accident). Not ideal, though, and not doing anything to help the situation in the future (the point of this message).
aaro79 3 years ago
My name is Jeff DeHaan. I lived in Omaha for 19 years. Actullay graduated from Omaha North in 2001. I know a few people who have been riding bikes in Omaha years before it was "the right thing to do" to save the enviroment like Al Gore wants you to do. Lincoln has maybe 1/4 of the population of Omaha? i don't know im not a college graduate. Im actually gonna get to the point...i cant spell(surprise) if u decide to ride a bike around cars...dont you think you should look out for them?
jpdehaan 3 years ago
V-Up, Jeff DeHaan. Yes, you should look out for cars. Did you watch the video? I kind of address this point.
aaro79 3 years ago
@jpdehaan Dont you think cars should look out for bike riders?
In some countries in Europe, if a car hits a bike rider, they are in real trouble, in fact it is assumed the car is at fault untill they prove otherwise. Just one of the reasons they treat bike riders with respect.
KrunchyJD 1 year ago
Thanks for the very polite response to an unfortunate incident. I mount a helmet cam on my handlebars and record every commute. It is a type of insurance against a hit and run or a disagreement as to who did what in an accident.
bikecommuter1958 3 years ago
Thanks for the comment. You've got a good idea... it's just too bad such measures are necessary. But until we have a more bike-friendly environment out there, I don't see that changing.
aaro79 3 years ago
awesome--i'll check it out ;)
kkline919 3 years ago
Yay! It's a pretty fun one:)
aaro79 3 years ago
ok these videos are really cute--make some more!
i'm not sure you we're going for cute--but it works for you. well done.
kkline919 3 years ago
Hey, thanks! :)
Just so you know, I've got two videos filmed that I just have to edit... first one will probably be "Ping Pong Tourney," and the next one is about baking cookies. The ping pong one should be up this week at sometime... maybe even tomorrow! =o So yeah, stay tuned:)
aaro79 3 years ago
My favorite part about biking for most travel is not being in a hurry. I get to see and be. Another joysis seeing folks in cars waiting at lights and looking so sad. It just kinda makes me feel a bit better as I am grinnin.
Glad you are OK.
beerorkid2 3 years ago
Thanks, man. I agree with you on the taking your time thing. When you bike, in most cases it's better to think like a biker - not a driver. The point will not be getting to your destination as quickly as possible; it will be about the journey - smelling the fresh-cut grass, giving others a friendly nod/smile, feeling the breeze, hearing the birds.
And, when you get through the week without using your car even once, it may also be about those extra $35 in your pocket. Bonus!
aaro79 3 years ago
Oh man, scary - glad you're ok! You can't be too careful out there... but even if you always assume the other person's going to do the wrong thing, there are still no guarantees.
aaro79 3 years ago