Bike Commuting in Mexico City, Mexico

Ride with me on my daily commute from Colonia San Miguel Chapultepec to el Torre Mayor.

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• mexico
• city
• traffic
• bikes
• biking
• commuting
• gringos
• expatriates

[Cricketbrothas23]

so how come you moved to mexico city? I am interested because I plan on moving there in the future as well.

[bkemler]

@Cricketbrothas23 I moved to DF for work but also because i wanted to live in Latin America, learn Spanish and experience life outside the USA.

[bkemler]

@salvadorbarrios it felt dangerous, but worth it. i felt free on the bike and wasn't stuck in traffic. it was definitely tough but they have many more bike lanes now and making it safer for pedestrians as well. i would definitely either bring or buy a bike for transit in DF

[antharamors]

@acousticblues123 the first track was Julieta Venegas "Eres para mi" and the rest is from Belanova...

[vedranre]

I love Mexico City! I visited for a week last year and stayed in Condesa. I haven't been there with a bike yet. I'm glad you're commuting by bike in Mexico City - I would definitely do the same if I lived there (I commute by bike daily in Chicago).

[kikovezindad]

very good video really enjoyed the nice commentary the whole way it would have been a boring video without it

[seamonster82]

I also commute to work in mexico city, and always wish for heavy traffic too!

[bkemler]

@salvadorbarrios Yes, it felt dangerous - more dangerous than anywhere in the USA because it was relatively so uncommon back then. Today, with DF's "Sunday Streets" people are getting out on bikes and cars are more used to cyclists so it's becoming safer. You should absolutely take your bike to DF! You will see parts of the city and experience it in a way that even most Mexican can't... Enjoy, good luck and safe cycling!

[salvadorbarrios]

@owenthurman You didnt feel like it was dangerous to bike in Mexico City? how cool though! and CU is nice to bike iim sure, im moving to mexico city from chicago. should i buy a bike and take it to mexico?

[salvadorbarrios]

@bkemler Hi! I'm moving from Chicago to Mexico City, I was wondering if you could tell me the pro's and cons and your experience living in Mexico City. I'm 18 and going to study in el Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes!