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13 WORST Bike Lanes in the World
See even more bike lane DISASTERS ➡️ discerningcyclist.com/worst-bike-lanes/
We all love great cycling infrastructure, but sometimes we see something that makes us question the sanity of local decision makes.
So we've explored the world to find the WORST bike lanes there are. These are truly horrendous.
Comment below with your favourite worst bike lane.
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Troubadour Apex 3.0 Review: Is This The Most Idiot-Proof Backpack?
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🚲 The Troubadour Apex 3.0 is designed for everyday versatility, with features like a lightweight waterproof build, secure pockets for tech and essentials, and ergonomic comfort for commuting and travel. It boasts unique aspects like a zipped pocket on the shoulder strap for phones and passports and a dedicated section for a 17-inch laptop. It is made from sustainable materials, offering a blend...
Is San Francisco REALLY Bike Friendly?
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🚲 Despite its infamous hills and urban sprawl, San Francisco boasts over 200 miles of bike lanes and paths, making it a leading city for bicycle commuting. But is it truly a paradise for cyclists? Join us as we uncover the reality behind San Francisco's cycling infrastructure, from the innovative Slow Streets program to the challenges of bike theft and safety. With an increase in bicycle commut...
How Much Do You NEED to Spend on a Bike Lock?
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Strongest bike locks in the world 👉 discerningcyclist.com/uncuttable-bike-locks/ How much should you really spend on a bike lock to ensure your bike's safety? With bike theft being a low-risk, high-reward crime, especially in urban areas, securing your bike becomes not just a matter of concern but a necessity. We debunk the common advice of spending 10% of your bike's value on a lock and explor...
7 Winter Cycling Tips That Could SAVE Your Life ❄️
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🚲 Dive into our practical, no-nonsense guide for cycling through winter without freezing up or taking a spill. We're dropping 7 crucial winter cycling tips to keep you safe and sound while you ride in colder months. First up, consider swapping your sleek road bike for something more rugged, like a mountain or gravel bike, to keep you steady on icy roads. We'll show you why studded tires are a w...
7 Reasons It's NEVER Too Late to Start Cycling
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🚲 Discover the endless benefits of cycling at any age! This video explores the joys and advantages of cycling, debunking the myth that it's only for the young and athletic. From the heart-healthy impacts to enhanced muscle strength, joint protection, and mental well-being, we delve into the top seven reasons why cycling is a fantastic activity for older adults. Whether you're a beginner or retu...
Could Spain Transform into a Bicycle PARADISE in 2024?
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🚲 Explore the potential transformation of Spain into a bicycle paradise by 2024, as we delve into the critical decisions and investments shaping its future. We examine the EU subsidies granted to Spain for enhancing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and the uneven progress across different regions. Discover why cities like Sevilla and Barcelona are leading the way with impressive bike-frien...
Top 10 Most Bike-Friendly Cities in America 🇺🇸
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See the full ranking: discerningcyclist.com/best-cycling-cities-us/ While the US has got a long road ahead when it comes to bicycle infrastructure, some cities are finally pedaling some common sense. Here we explore the USA's Top 10 Most Bike-Friendly Cities, and we'll see how how these pioneering urban areas are transforming their streets and cultures to embrace cycling. From New York City's b...
India's "City of Cycles" Was DESTROYED. But...
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This tale of Pune, once renowned as the 'City of Cycles,' unveils its transformation through time and the possibility of a cycling renaissance. 🚲 Historical Glory: Discover the golden era of Pune, where cycling was not just a mode of transport but a cultural emblem. We trace back to the days when Pune’s flat terrains, academic vibe, and local bicycle manufacturing made cycling an integral part ...
Has Coventry Lost It's Mind!?
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In a move that's ignited intense debate, Coventry has banned electric bikes and scooters from its city center. Our latest video, "Coventry's Controversial Ban: E-Bikes and Scooters Outlawed in City Center," delves into the implications of this decision and the paradoxes it presents. 🚴‍♂️ The Ban Explained: Discover why Coventry took this drastic step, citing concerns over reckless e-bike and sc...
3 Cities with More Bikes Than Cars
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Cars outnumber bikes in nearly every city in the world. But 3 cities have bucked the trend. In this video, we look at how Amsterdam, Copenhagem and Freiburg have turned the tables and transformed into models of bicycle-friendly living, challenging the car-dominated status quo. 🚴 Amsterdam: Discover the historic journey of Amsterdam as it evolved into the world's cycling capital. With more bikes...
Your town NEEDS a Bicycle Mayor (and it could be YOU).
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How you can become a bicycle mayor 👉 discerningcyclist.com/bicycle-mayor/ Have you ever imagined a city where bicycles rule the roads instead of cars? This is not just a cyclist's daydream; it's a growing reality, thanks to the global movement of Bicycle Mayors. In this enlightening video, we explore the innovative concept of Bicycle Mayors, who are steering cities towards a more sustainable, b...
Is VanMoof REALLY Coming Back?
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Read more 👉 discerningcyclist.com/new-vanmoof-owners/ 🚴‍♂️ Welcome to our deep dive into the potential resurgence of VanMoof, the once revolutionary e-bike company that faced bankruptcy but now seems poised for a comeback. In this video, we'll explore the rollercoaster journey of VanMoof and what its future may hold after being acquired by Lavoie Electric, a subsidiary of McLaren Applied Techno...
The Rise of Car-Free Sundays: 8 Cities Lovin' It
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🚲 Read more about Car-Free Sundays: discerningcyclist.com/car-free-sunday/ Join us on a global journey to explore how eight cities are reimagining their urban landscapes every Sunday. "These 8 Cities Love Car-Free Sundays. Here's Why" is a captivating exploration of a world where streets are for people, not cars. Discover how cities like Brussels, Paris, Portland, Jakarta, Bogotá, Mexico City, ...
"Hilly Cities Can't Be Bike-Friendly..."
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🚲 Read the case study: discerningcyclist.com/porto-cycling/ 🔍 Is Porto truly bike-friendly? We explore this question, looking at the city's progress and the challenges that remain. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or a curious traveler, this video offers a unique perspective on Porto's journey to becoming a cyclist's dream destination. 👉 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share for more insi...
10 LEAST WORST Cities in the UK for Cycling
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10 LEAST WORST Cities in the UK for Cycling
How to Mount an AirTag to Your Bicycle
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How to Mount an AirTag to Your Bicycle
How to Activate Bike Mode on Google Maps
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How to Activate Bike Mode on Google Maps
How to See Bike Paths on Google Maps (on Mobile + Desktop)
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How to See Bike Paths on Google Maps (on Mobile Desktop)
6 INGENIUS Ways to Make Money with Your BICYCLE!
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6 INGENIUS Ways to Make Money with Your BICYCLE!
Why Cycling is the MAGIC PILL for Fat Loss
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Why Cycling is the MAGIC PILL for Fat Loss
VanMoof S4 vs S5: WTF is the Difference?
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VanMoof S4 vs S5: WTF is the Difference?
Are Sealskinz Gloves REALLY Waterproof? [POOL TEST!]
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Are Sealskinz Gloves REALLY Waterproof? [POOL TEST!]
These $20 Amazon Gloves Claim to Be Waterproof.
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These $20 Amazon Gloves Claim to Be Waterproof.
Can KNITTED gloves really be waterproof? [GRIPGRAB REVIEW]
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Can KNITTED gloves really be waterproof? [GRIPGRAB REVIEW]
Are the PROVIZ REFLECT360 Gloves REALLY Waterproof? [POOL TEST!]
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Are the PROVIZ REFLECT360 Gloves REALLY Waterproof? [POOL TEST!]
I dipped 4 "waterproof" cycling gloves into a pool & THIS HAPPENED
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I dipped 4 "waterproof" cycling gloves into a pool & THIS HAPPENED
Cycling vs Walking: Which is Healthier?
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Cycling vs Walking: Which is Healthier?
Cycling Can Make You Taller: FACT OR MYTH?
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Cycling Can Make You Taller: FACT OR MYTH?
4 Things You Need to Make Your Bike UNSTEALABLE.
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4 Things You Need to Make Your Bike UNSTEALABLE.

Komentáře

  • @bodazephyr6629
    @bodazephyr6629 Před 5 hodinami

    Good idea 💡 ebikes are as fast as a motorcycle but no registration, test, tax , or insurance required. A menace to pedestrians!

  • @onesyphorus
    @onesyphorus Před dnem

    ur supposed to adjust the seat and make it higher each time .this video is so stupid lmao.

  • @janeroth7
    @janeroth7 Před dnem

    Bicycles do not belong on sidewalks or pedestrian parks. NYC has moter bikes and bicycles on sidewalks, making living here dangerous.

  • @233kosta
    @233kosta Před 3 dny

    As a driver of cars and rider of motorbikes, I rate this policy (and all the other insane restrictions placed on cycling) "R", for r3tarded. Here's a much cheaper and much less insane way to deal with this issue - let people go about their business and get around in any way they want. Reorganise the infrastructure so that no particular mode is favoured or discouraged. Ban the knobheads from ALL forms of mechanised personal transport. If one has been caught putting pedertrians or other road users at risk on a bicycle by being reckless or negligent (honest mistakes don't count here), they don't get to then get in a car and continue being reckless & negligent. It's walking and public transport for a while. Repeat offenders get banned for life. Violators of the ban go to prison. Do that and watch everyone learn to behave without having to have stupid rules imposed on them by two-bit bureaucrats on power trips.

  • @tconnolly9820
    @tconnolly9820 Před 7 dny

    I'm currently waiting on the arrival of my first e-bike in the next few weeks. A 250w pedelec with a maximum assisted speed of 25 kmh. Legally it's regarded as a normal bicycle. I currently have an ordinary fairly heavy and not particularly fast hybrid bicycle. It's a general purpose commuting and shopping workhorse. I'm not particularly fit and not trying to be but on the flat even loaded down by racks, bags and baskets I can comfortably cycle faster than the 25 kmh e-bike assisted cut off speed. And I can exceed 50 kmh on a good downhill. Am I breaking the law in Coventry? It's going to be the same with my new e-bike. It has 10 derailleur gears and if I pedal faster under my own power after the motor cuts out at 25 kmh I will regularly be exceeding 25 kmh. I will definitely be doing 50 kmh or more down those hills on it too. Perfectly legally. I'm getting it to make going up those bloody hills and facing into headwinds easier and faster overall. On the flats, I am going to be exceeding that 25 kmh assist cut off most of the time. Am I going to be a menace to society? More than I already am? I see plenty of yahoos on scooters and particularly illegally riding over powered and unrestricted e-bikes that legally should require a license and insurance all of the time. I would be totally p1ssed off if I were to be included with those arseholes in any generalised ban of all e-bikes. This Coventry by law is ridiculous. Take those illegally used bikes off all of those that are riding them instead. That's a course of action I will stand behind.

  • @MatthewEng2593
    @MatthewEng2593 Před 7 dny

    Coventry has always been a car city

  • @Horus-Lupercal
    @Horus-Lupercal Před 9 dny

    I agree with restrictions and regulations. Ebikes are not as eco-friendly as the narrator says (lithium mining is pretty f*cked), modded ebikes are an absolute menace, and I don't think that able-bodied people should be using ebikes at all. Getting fitter is good for you. Where I would disagree is for the disabled and the elderly.

  • @simleserge4243
    @simleserge4243 Před 9 dny

    3 weeks ago there were still plenty of bicycles, but they have been mainly replaced by electric scooters, which glide along rapidly and silently in the cycle lanes and sometimes on footpaths. It is wise to keep an eye open in all directions, especially when getting out of a taxi. In the hutong, we saw abandoned, rusting vehicles like the one at 2.44 in the video. I was wondering what had happened to the owners.

  • @djsolstice8964
    @djsolstice8964 Před 12 dny

    You have NO sound mate. QC your videos before posting.

  • @michaelfrancis-vb7tp
    @michaelfrancis-vb7tp Před 12 dny

    I think Mclaren will win!

  • @yvs6663
    @yvs6663 Před 14 dny

    several ordinary people i know(including my parents, former classmates, aquaintences) have taken trips of 100-150km on a bike which easily blows pass the range of every ebike on the market. heck, i am far from an endurance superstar and ive passed the 50km/day mark most ebikes advertise. it might as well be powered by hand picked potatoes from my home garden so the carbon footprint is basically nothing.

  • @andyairshots
    @andyairshots Před 15 dny

    Locked up a lamppost 😂 love it.. 👍

  • @Kevin_geekgineering
    @Kevin_geekgineering Před 15 dny

    ban cars they for sure ruined a lot in our cities

    • @233kosta
      @233kosta Před 3 dny

      You're going about this all wrong. The government is shafting ALL road users. And making it look to each individual like they're being screwed while everyone else is being favoured. When that's not the case at all. Stirring up this sort of animosity among us, pitting us against each other and breeding hostile cliques has us infighting, leaving the bureaucrats free to run roughshot over every single one of us. We need to come together as road users, set aside our ideologies for a while, and stand up to these bureaucrats on all fronts. Else they'll just continue to divide and destroy. Until the only possible way to get around will be to become a wage slave to their rich friends and spend any money we've been graced with on the sh!tty transport system owned by those same rich friends. And none of us want that.

  • @simseven4967
    @simseven4967 Před 26 dny

    Let‘s ban everything🤡

  • @davidmichael3189
    @davidmichael3189 Před 27 dny

    Forget that - Buy a Lankeleisi MG740 Plus, its 2000 Watt, 20 Amp, 48 Volt. eBay £1350. Yours aint a Beast, sorry to disappoint

  • @deirdrereynolds4684
    @deirdrereynolds4684 Před 27 dny

    Time will tell… hope so. Beautiful e-bikes 🔌 🚲

  • @KiliGraphics
    @KiliGraphics Před měsícem

    Should put the u lock (strongest part of this) trough the frame and onto the bicycle stand.

  • @Harvardfacebook
    @Harvardfacebook Před měsícem

    Yes!

  • @SamuelAyele-bu5pm
    @SamuelAyele-bu5pm Před měsícem

    Hi

  • @marknice2793
    @marknice2793 Před měsícem

    So the old saying of "being sent to Coventry" now becomes a real punishment to ebike cyclists. Such backwards thinking.

  • @paulvale3365
    @paulvale3365 Před měsícem

    Again police not doing their jobs nick the yobs who don’t need an e-bike anyway they are to assist someone who can’t manage to ride a normal bicycle

  • @PeterWildman-gm2gq
    @PeterWildman-gm2gq Před měsícem

    i had my toe run over by a wheel chair. I am sick of these monstrositys taking up the whole path. And old people with shoping trolleys are a nightmare. just two more thing that need banning.

    • @233kosta
      @233kosta Před 3 dny

      Was that tw@t blind as well as crippled? WTF?!!!

  • @piersderoos6941
    @piersderoos6941 Před měsícem

    Justifying lycra costumes is sad unless your professional, but they're all IT nerds.i like a frame of snooker but i don't go to the club with waist coat and bow tie.

  • @lenholloway4390
    @lenholloway4390 Před měsícem

    If a bike lane is provided then it should be compulsory to use it. No choice. No exceptions.

  • @JohnPaulPalmer
    @JohnPaulPalmer Před měsícem

    K

  • @TheXtrafresh
    @TheXtrafresh Před měsícem

    not interested in this "the first will have you blah blah blah". Is this AI generated?

  • @Occa_Coca
    @Occa_Coca Před měsícem

    Why is nearly everything in the UK

  • @noahtheelk7168
    @noahtheelk7168 Před měsícem

    This feels almost AI generated? Why is there so much unrelated footage to what you're talking about? especially the Körmend bike lane. not a single picture of it? really? You wanna talk about thoughtlessly designed bike infrastructure, but your content feels like it's just mass produced content farming to get views... Please, if you're an actual person and not just a content mil, listen to the feedback on your videos and improve upon them, we need more channels raising awareness on how to create good infrastructure, but this video is just confusing and frustrating to watch.

  • @Hybris51129
    @Hybris51129 Před měsícem

    In the words of a great comedian: "You get what you f*<king deserve!". At some point someone has to look at some of these bike lanes and ask "Is it even worth putting one here?" but with "national codes" and "pressure from cyclists" at some point you are going to get designs like this.

  • @PaulHutchinson
    @PaulHutchinson Před měsícem

    13 bike lanes in less than 6 1/2 minutes! is > 30 seconds per example ... I'm out of breath trying to keep up and very little the wiser about any of the examples. Four or five examples with a more in depth "review"/explanation of the faults would have been far better.

  • @PhoenixHen
    @PhoenixHen Před měsícem

    Why didn't you show pictures OR a video of the Körmend bike lane?

  • @Joe-yx5vi
    @Joe-yx5vi Před 2 měsíci

    have you had any issues with the lock failing to open after time? and has it been cut through with a angle ginder with you still use it? please if you can let me know it will be really appreciated.

  • @jameskitchell1277
    @jameskitchell1277 Před 2 měsíci

    I got an ebike after I took a spill cracked my ribs when starting a ride I also have c.o.p d. Having an ebike has made it possible to ride longer and better for me

  • @Delta922
    @Delta922 Před 2 měsíci

    I got my $1,800 Cannondale bike stolen when I locked it on the rack by the front wheel. When I came back, the only thing left was the lock and the front wheel.

  • @simontemplar1566
    @simontemplar1566 Před 2 měsíci

    hi, with S5 can I carry a person on the bike tube? if so, what maximum weight? Thanks a lot!

  • @woods3827
    @woods3827 Před 2 měsíci

    So does it make you taller or not?

  • @CharleyFry
    @CharleyFry Před 2 měsíci

    How does someone wearing lycra spoil someone else's bike ride? Just be friendly and courteous to others. That's all that matters.

  • @IsaberdiAnnamuhammedow
    @IsaberdiAnnamuhammedow Před 2 měsíci

    if they don’t sell the battery separately you will have to make it yourself please describe it I just ordered in a couple of days I will have it I didn’t think about the battery

  • @Brucemcleod2345
    @Brucemcleod2345 Před 2 měsíci

    I wanted to see the 10 best but got the 10 least worst? So British

  • @santofeh
    @santofeh Před 2 měsíci

    I read your full review, thank you for all the details! I was wondering, is the backpanel breathable enough? Have you tried to commute / ride with it on a hot day? How did it went? Thank you for your help!

  • @badabing8884
    @badabing8884 Před 3 měsíci

    Does the UK govt have any incentive to tax road users when it taxes motorists 60% of the fuel they put in their cars? And how are they going to replace this revenue when electric cars replace ICE vehicles?

  • @EnergiA854
    @EnergiA854 Před 3 měsíci

    thank you so much!!

  • @luisaucedo
    @luisaucedo Před 3 měsíci

    Blud there's no bicycle option 🖕

  • @jolly968
    @jolly968 Před 3 měsíci

    How odd. Been riding a bike for a long time and never rode in a huge crowd as shown here. What a terrible idea. You might as well be in a car on a crowded street, constantly looking here and there to avoid a collision. Ugh! Bikes really are for people who like freedom from all the busyness of urban life. Stop encouraging people to switch from one frustrating form of transportation--the automobile--to another--bicycle herding. One is almost as bad as the other. Let bikes continue to be the best way to get away from it all. There are so few things left that offer us a chance to do this. Nowadays, these cycling advocates are trying to take that away from us and turn cycling into the same kind of "normalized drudgery" automobiles have given us.

  • @dolittle6781
    @dolittle6781 Před 3 měsíci

    How does cycling work when it's raining, snowing, freezing cold, and insanely windy and stormy? How do cyclists carry heavy, bulky, items/furnishings, like cellos and trombones? How to musicians transport their sound systems? What about long trips? Will you be too exhausted to teach your classes at the university, perform your duties in the ER, or drive those bulldozers? I’m a cyclist and love it, but bicycles may not be the panacea many of us want it to be. Cars are still needed, but, yes; let’s reduce our dependency on them. I do wonder if I’d like riding my bike in a huge crowd as shown. In my experience, one of the most enjoyable things about cycling is having a lot of riding space to myself, not having to constantly watch out for bikes or cars everywhere.

    • @willpotter22
      @willpotter22 Před 3 měsíci

      You need to watch videos on countries with all that type of weather you mentioned that ride their bikes and also have cargo bikes to carry their belongings like groceries and children among other things. Its pretty straightforward and not uncommon at all.

    • @dolittle6781
      @dolittle6781 Před 3 měsíci

      @@willpotter22 Oh, is that right? Have seen many such videos. Some die-hard cyclists would ride their bikes to the Moon and back if they could. It's human nature; tell people they can't do something and they'll eventually do it to prove you wrong. The average cyclist simply would likely opt out of riding in inclement weather if they could. Of course, if you live in a place where such weather is an almost daily occurrence, then you have little choice but to hop on your saddle and peddle away.

    • @willpotter22
      @willpotter22 Před 3 měsíci

      @@dolittle6781their not die hard cyclists by any means, they just have good balance of infrastructure that provide alternatives to driving. It’s pretty straightforward. As long as they have good infrastructure they say to themselves “oh i can just ride a few minutes to the shop or laundromat, then a bakery” its not rocket science

    • @dolittle6781
      @dolittle6781 Před 3 měsíci

      ​@@willpotter22 You just gave us a decent description of how a die-hard cyclist thinks. Thank you!

    • @willpotter22
      @willpotter22 Před 3 měsíci

      @@dolittle6781 ok you must be a troll have a nice weekend

  • @user-lp9mh2rn4k
    @user-lp9mh2rn4k Před 3 měsíci

    Great video! Just got back from my traffic-laden nightly ride and I wish we had some bike infra here.

  • @Heavensoon7
    @Heavensoon7 Před 4 měsíci

    Brussels, Belgium,Portland Oregon USA, Jakarta, Bogota, Columbia, Mexico City, Mexico, Ghent , Belgium, Singapore. Some are one Sunday a month others every Sunday.

  • @derekjolly3680
    @derekjolly3680 Před 4 měsíci

    To be clear here, the scooters of this type are a grunge-boy, girly-boy, hipster fad, and they are toys too. In fact scooters with this profile powered or not have always been toys. They don't take cars off the street, and they aren't real conveyances. I also think that they're a nuisance because adults ride them like children ride them. Like haphazardly. Bicycles are different, have always been different, and are very often serious conveyances.

  • @MauiReyes-ep7mq
    @MauiReyes-ep7mq Před 4 měsíci

    There are atleast two to five regular cyclists in my neighborhood and that includes me plus the kids who ride their bikes every afternoon. Cycling needs to be promoted in our place.

  • @MauiReyes-ep7mq
    @MauiReyes-ep7mq Před 4 měsíci

    A stolen bike is a stolen happines. 🚴🏾‍♂️