I gave up my car 6 months ago, to cycle and use public transport only. Yes I do miss the car and may get one again possibly next year, but me and my wife who uses a wheelchair are having a blast exploring the possibilities of being car less for the first time in 37 years. It has given her the opportunity and courage to be independent from me for the first time in 10 years. She’s now a secret shopper/traveler, and get’s sent on different public transportation buses/ trains/ taxis and writes about her experiences. 💪🏼

Tapping the POS Vauxhall and the driver losing their rag like that was comical. Love it! Sums up the sheer state and poor mannerisms of so many people. Keep it up Ashley, loving the cycling videos.

The annoying part about being a cyclist these close passes and issues happen every single ride... every single ride.... You can do nothing wrong and everything by the book and you still get stupid driving. So frustrating

Ashley, I wish all driving instructors cycled too. It gives such an excellent insight into what it's like for cyclists on the roads. To pass that information and personal experience on to their students would be a win win situation for everybody. We all have an obligation to drive/cycle safely regardless of how other road users behave.

At 25:35 there's no way I'd be squeezing up the side of the white car, I'd choose to hang back between the white car & black mini in that little gap. Good video though.

23:50 I had something similar happen to me a few months back while cycling round the local school, I was waiting behind a parked car for oncoming traffic to pass so I could then move on to the next gap in the parked cars and the lady behind me decides to go and squeeze me into the parked car nearly hitting me (guess what she had passed me for, you guessed it! to park just infront and block an entrance); I gave her a tap on the B- pillar and she got out of her car and threatend me (even when I told her that she had nearly hit me), she even had the audacity to say that I'm obligated to be on the side of the road when it was occupied by a parked car. In the end I told the lady to get on her way seeing as she was too thick to understand basic safety logic.

I feel this danger on a daily basis. I am living in a city but my neighbourhood is very old thus the streets are narrow. That's why they are mostly one way. But still car drivers try to overtake me on roads where lorries aren't allowed because there is not enough space... And if you (rightfully so!) take primary position they harass you. From my experience it's 99% men who are behaving that way. Very scary as a young woman to experience aggressive men who use their cars as weapons.

The question doesn't need to be "would you give up your car for a bike?" but "would you use a bike for some trips instead of using the car?". That's a much easier thing to do. Different tools for different jobs!

As a dutch person, i've sort of ingrained questioning whether i've been seen or not. I automatically slow down enough to come to a stop safely both in car and on a bike before junctions, priority or not. Only when i have confirmed other road users have noticed me, either from eye contact, road placement or breaking behaviour, i will then increase speed again. Even as a pedestrian crossing roads, i will make sure any drivers and I have met eyes before actually crossing, doing so has allowed me to cross even busy and crowded streets without problem.

Thanks Ashley. I've been a cyclist for 60 years, I ride my bike(s) everyday and commuted by bike for decades. I live in cycle-city Cambridge. You ask if cycle intrastructure is satisfactory so that people will give up their cars. The answer is nowhere in Britain is it satisfactory, particularly in comparison to the Netherlands, Denmark and Germany. Nervous people cannot be expected to ride in traffic where they're not segregated from motor vehicles. Compare your encounters that you show in your video. These type of encounters happen on almost every journey. All road users, including cyclists, need education of the type you promote. Keep up the good work.

Cycling on a straight road, hardly any traffic, wearing hi-viz from head to foot, intermittent lights front and rear...and still got clipped by a left turning van, whose driver then had a go at me for not looking where I was going!....Ironically, I'd almost stopped to let him turn and he still hit me!...Mind boggling....

I used to cycle daily, often clocking in at least 100 miles a week, if not double. But the constant abuse from motorists got too much. I had one instance of a car driver slamming their brakes on and forcing me to rear end their car - the police were adamant that I must have encouraged the situation until they came to my house and reviewed the footage. The footage clearly shown no provocation from me and the driver was fined - but it shown me exactly how prejudiced the police are against reports from cyclists for dangerous driving, as they come from a drivers perspective and never take a holistic view of the situation. This put an end to cycling for me for at least 2 years until I regained confidence. I now only cycle infrequently and even then I tense up when a car is near.

Apart from being killed about 4 times per mile, One big reason thats stops me riding short distances and why i take the car, is because i know my car will be there when im finished. If they want me to cycle to the doctors dentist or shops then please provide secure bike parking. I’d even pay £1.

loving this,we need more vids like this,so car drivers and cyclists can see how things should be done to keep every one safe on the roads.

23:32 I think I remember you saying in a previous, driving fails video not to touch their cars to make a point because of that very reaction! lol To be honest, I would have got into a row with them -- not a chance I would have kept as cool as you did. I am working on it from my road rage-y days, but I'm sent straight back there by the hypocrisy of drivers who will risk your flesh and bone yet freak out when you dare to touch their vehicle (rare that I have anyway, simply looking at them funny sets them off just the same). It's often ignorance, both of the how dangerous their actions are and how loud the report is inside the car from minor taps, though I think it can be wilful ignorance.

Just a short comment, this was a great video with some real life riding and good commentary/descriptions. I hope others will learn something good from this..

I've been binge watching these vids over the last few days. My cycling is gonna be so bangin when I get back onto my bike next week. Thanks Ashley.

Two points, firstly if you’re turning left or going straight on at traffic lights then you really need to be ahead of the leading car in primary position. On multiple occasions you sat on the drivers side corner of the leading car, relying on them assuming you would need to cross their path. Very risky way to go and totally unnecessary. And secondly the more you cycle, and the more you look like a cyclist, the more you’ll have close passes of the type you intended to report. Don’t bother, unless there’s an obvious deliberate intent to hit you there’s no point. These incidents will occur pretty much every time you take your bike out and you’ll be treated by your local police force as a vexatious complainant and lose any credibility. Save it for the genuinely dangerous moments, usually where the driver treats their vehicle as a weapon.

Fantastic idea to introduce another channel for cycling, I'm sure you'll soon recruit thousands of cycling subscribers. Unfortunately, we do need a voice out there, BBB is doing some good videos to try & help both cyclists & vehicle drivers alike! Good work Ashley.

Don’t think I would have been brave enough to cycle on your busy roads. You explain things so logically and show that it is okay with being aware. Thank you.

Great video as always, thank you. I've stepped up my cycling over the last 3 years, approaching a 50:50 split with the car, I, like one of the other commenters am struggling with the dangerous close passing, and abuse when I take a primary position where it would be dangerous to pass. A short part of my journeys are on national speed limit rural roads and most days there are a few close passes and every few weeks very dangerous ones. It's possible I will reduce my cycling which is a real shame.

22:28 is a textbook reprimand for filtering - absolutely shocking driving and something I as a cycle user experience a lot.

Ash, I'm only going to start taking your "Would you give up your car?" seriously once you start making cycling videos in the pouring rain. 🤣 (Been there, done that, got the [sopping wet] T-shirt.)

Although touching the car illustrated clearly how close they were, and also showed how the 360 camera changes the perspective, my opinion is that it was escalatory - something you advise people to avoid. As we all know, the person on the bike is more vulnerable than the person in the car, and if the car driver loses their mind, the cyclist will be the one to suffer.

Lovely video Ashley. I gave up driving for my lovely gravel bike during covid. Commuted on it every day this winter. My partner is thinking of doing the same (about your height as it happens Ash 😉). Next step for me is to get a camera and potentially submit some footage to your archives for analysis.

Good morning Ashley, not sure whether you gonna read the message, but will write in anyway. You were asking about the puncture resistance on bike tyres. This usually refers to a tyre with additional layer in them, making it more resilient to punctures, cuts. Very good rounder is Schwalbe Marathon tyres, good price, great protection, but heavier. Perfect for this bike as the weight doesn't matter that much. Or heavy duty bikes(many cycle travellers use them as they are really reliable) About the rolling resistance. There are 3 factors that affects it greatly. 1. the width - narrower usually means faster 2. the outer surface - less grippy usually means easier rolling 3. the pressure - higher pressure the tyre can take, the easier rolling The final word on the pressure is, the less surface the type is in contact with the road, the faster it is. It is the simple reason mountain/fat tyre bikes are considered sluggish, they often use tyres with low (~20)PSI, to make them grippy off road. On the other hand, road tyres can take a large amount of pressure(~120PSI), so they roll much faster. Hope this helps, stay safe!

Can I make one minor observation? AT 3:10 (ish) you do a right turn - the helmet-cam distorts the view, but the front camera shows it better, your hand signal is a bit ‘flimsy’, in my opinion. I would make a more positive signal - stick your arm out with some intention so the guy behind is under no illusions what you are going to do! But; great video. Love the way you take primary position when necessary.

"I touch a car" Most people: get close passed, get angry, slam the side of the car, road rage Ashley: friendly taps the car to point out how close it is

Ashley I think you've really progressed as a channel. When I first started watching you you knew some concepts around safe cycling but were unfamiliar with how to communicate them. Now I can see you've further skilled up both your road craft and you're a very good communicator to us.

Having recently switched to an e-bike I can understand how good they are. I love being able to quickly emerge at junctions so that I'm clear of any danger. I reckon I'm getting about 30 miles out of it but haven't tested it fully on a single long journey. I plan to do that at some point. I have a spare battery which I can take with me in case the on board one dies. I'll be doing a review of my bike which is an Ado A20F foldable soon. I'm really pleased with it so far.

Nice comment mentioning that the price is not cheap. To many leisure cyclists it is but to a commuting part time worker or alike it's a big investment. Respect to you.

That reach out and touch really put into perspective just how distorted the distance is, occupants of the vehicle clearly missed the point too that they were so close they were within arms reach which certainly isnt safe.

I believe that all motorist testing should be more comprehensive nowadays. It should include more vulnerability identification like motorcyclists have to. Some folks only want to jump in their vehicle and let it take them from A to B autonomously or beat everyone to the finish. We should be tested regularly especially with higher traffic volumes and the technological advances making us all lazier. Keep up the great work.

Great video. I used to commute 13 miles each way into Birmingham, then Nuneaton, and had done so for many years. I was always aware of the dangers, but traffic was a little lighter and in the latter years, I could use the canal towpaths for much of the journey. Whilst I still cycle regularly, I live in a rural area and my commute is 50 yards, so don't have to endure constant traffic and its inherent issues. I think I would still commute if needed, but I'd be more aware of not putting myself into dangerous situations.

There are too many car drivers that just don’t give a toss. I was overtaken by a large farm tractor with trailer yesterday, the tyres were about 1/2 a metre away from me as it overtook me. This was on a wide quiet road with no other traffic about. I had three sets of rear flashing lights and was wearing an orange hi-viz jacket. There was absolutely no excuse.

Nice video - There were a couple of times cycle lanes were available to you during this ride it would be great to hear you talk more about your reasons for not using them during your rides. As a keen cyclist I'm well aware of the many reasons and I think you may have mentioned some of them briefly before. However I think a lot of motorists get annoyed when they see cyclists not using available cycle lanes and are more likely to close pass when a cycle lane is available. In this video, despite there not being many cycle lanes there were many reasons not to use them: - cars parked in cycle lanes - cycle lanes start and ending with no easy transition from the road for the cyclist - (More relevant to this bike than your usual one) - short cycle lanes which only slow the cyclist and increase risk as they have to leave and re-join the flow of traffic - narrow/complicated cycle lanes close to pedestrians that you would have had to reduce your speed to use safely.

Really great to see you covering this Ashley - I wonder what difference there would be from commuters/yourself to cyclists like myself who train at a high level, in terms of speeds, hazard perception etc. I train 10-15hrs a week on roads and I very rarely have a ride without a close pass or incident, but I'd consider myself experienced and have followed your videos for years. Perhaps I'll stick a camera on and get in touch with some clips!

I bought a Brompton 10 years ago and I live in London so it hasn't really replaced a car, but it has saved me 10 quid a day train fare commuting, which paid for the bike several times over. Plus because it folds, it sits under my desk in the office and I'm a lot less worried about it getting stolen (I don't own a lock so I'm never tempted to risk it). Not to mention to exercise benefits, and honestly, a hour ride on the bike is far more pleasant than 40 minutes on a busy train.

Schwalbe Marathon E-Plus tyres are virtually puncture proof and have a long life. Been using these for years and never had a puncture

I've got a gripe about Ashleys use of hands.:D Many times I felt like your "thank you" looked like a signal. When I'm out on a bike and I'm signalling, my hand is always dead straight in either direction without any bending. That can then enable the more subtle thank yous to be non confusing.

4:00 kudos to that Delta, full side of the road overtake.

i always stop behind the first car at a junction. It forces the second car to hold back until the first moves allowing me to be seen better

It's not really about giving up your car, for a bike. It's really about be open to other forms of transport. For myself it isn't practical as a joiner. If most people looked at there average speed they might be surprised that its a lot lower than they expect. The number 1 rule is have they seen me, is my position where they will be looking. It is better to be seen and annoying, than in a position that's out of view then getting hit. Saying that I got hit from car coming in the opposite direction that turned right across my path. I don't know if the driver had looked and failed to see or what. It took a few months to actually get my confidence on the road In the car not just on the bike I remember every time a vehicle approaching from the opposite direction I was thinking are they going to turn accross my path. So I knew it wasn't cycling that scared me. The police actually helped to get over it for myself

I've been commuting during rush-hour recently and the quality/attitude of drivers is much worse than usual (I usually commute just after lunch). The amount of drivers who are triggered by filtering in stationary traffic and then pass you and pull tight to the kerb to block you is getting ridiculous. Passed a private hire minibus twice in traffic and on the third time the passenger was filming me on their phone and they pulled hard to kerb to prevent me passing a third time. There seems to be belief that filtering is 'illegal' and that cyclists should sit dutifully in traffic with the rest of them.

SP57 UVM driver: You said you'd blur my reg Ashley Neal: I'm altering the deal. Pray I don't alter it any further

It's unbelievable how cyclists are treated. Some people just have zero regard for their safety and make risky moves only to reach red lights quicker. Makes absolutely no sense....

I really like that this video is out there for people to use and I guess can be used as a resource for businesses to encourage more cycling commutes. I’ve just bought an e-bike for my commute and would constantly be asking myself ’Have I been seen’. Regarding the bike and what now, is there somebody in need of a cheap e-bike for their commutes? Rather than giving away to a subscriber be the good guy you are and support somebody less fortunate than us subscribers.

10:40 "so that ones not doing the 20 limit but it doesn't bother me in the slightest" I think it would be helpful if you took a strong stance on speeding drivers, Ashley. You point out when cyclists go through red lights as its dangerous, call out drivers who ignore 20mph speed limits which are in place to keep people safe. Young lad in Walton died last week after being knocked down on a 20mph road, was the driver going 20? Maybe but it's unlikely since so few drivers actually bother going the speed limit in 20 zones.

I was under the impression that when filtering up to junctions you shouldn't filter past the vehicle at the front of the queue, the exception being the junctions with the advanced stopline for cyclists.

ex scouser I moved away from the city life and now live in rural countryside so its impossible to give up my car although I'd like to. if I moved to a smaller town where I could walk or cycle to the shops etc then yes I'd gladly give up my car.. One thing I would definitely recommend for all bike riders (bicycles and motorbikes) is a go pro type camera, never leave home without it. Good review Ashley.

I like driving a lot, and riding my motorcycle, but riding my bicycle is always a top option when available. Storing/securing is sometimes tough even in a very safe, low theft city like mine. I have improved my visibility by including hi-viz colors in my daily wardrobe, helps a lot in making it a more natural choice.

Great advice vdeo. I probably don't think enough about "have they seen me", although it's much harder to know that on the rural roads I commute on. I have a rear-view mirror though, which I really miss when I take another bike... It enhances the awareness I can have about what's coming behind me, especially when the wind makes it impossible to hear that. About puncture-proof tires : I covered over 20000 km with Schwalbe Marathon+ (mostly 32-406 and 40-559) without a single puncture. These tires are quite slow though. Conti Contact Urban seem to be a good choice as well, only got one puncture on them in 3000+ km, not bad at all.

24:28 good point Ashley. If you need to stop to compose yourself, you should do so where safe, and take a second (applies to cars and other aspects of life too)

omg, 04:00 is that a taxi giving you plenty of space!!!!!

Great video this and shows you how to cycle safely on the roads 👍👍

I think if you stay behind a car because they tell you off they 'win' that 'argument' and will do it more on future ocasions. In my opinion it's okay to overtake in that scenario. They will also realise that by overtaking the first time they got the crazy amount of time of 0 seconds ahead of the cyclist

Asking "have I been seen" is good advice. But you also need to ask yourself "are they reacting appropriately?" because some people can see you and then ignore you, and go anyway. That applies to all road users.

I agree the blue car made a poor overtake but touching it only made things worse. I find this moment oddly out of character for you as I enjoy your attitude of making things a non event. Perhaps this was just to visually demonstrate how awfully close this driver had got for the camera, but it makes me wonder what is the limit of when someone does deserves a reprimand?

19:00 A point missed with the Learner. You don't have to drive hard up to the line, especially if visibility is good. Stopping short gives others confidence you won't pull out on them which helps traffic flow and benefits you a little too. I would also say, though "don't cause other road users to change speed or direction" is possibly the best roadcraft maxim, it's impossible to follow completely on something slower, like a push bike. Just riding one helps reduce congestion, so making reasonable progress to make it a worthwhile choice for yourself is valid.

Another great Video Ash. I can certainly recommend puncture proof tyres with a kevlar insert. I've been fitting them to my bikes for many years, particularly Schwalbe Marathons & DD's, but i've also used Continental and Specialised own brand puncture proof tyres as well. I'm not familiar with CST as a tyre brand, that may well reflect the american origins of your bike, but you shouldn't have any puncture problems if they have the kevlar insert.

Great video and great riding too. At 20:15 I prefer to filter on the outside in that situation, it's where people expect to see motorbikes and you can make better progress if the oncoming lane is clear. I would position better at the lights though, I wasn't confident the motorist knew your intentions from what I see here, I'd probably have tucked in behind the first on it's left or gone ahead of it and shuffled over.

Well , it was great to see your handling of your anger , distress. It was very well managed , you were put in danger and they reacted like let’s say faeces . very very well done , husband rides a lot so I am especially aware as I would want mine ( loved one) treated the same . Give room to all 🚲🚲🚲🚲

Good job taking primary when passing the first JCB (telehandler) , if you hadn't the mirror on the back could have took your head off and they are likely not insured to be on the pavement or road as they have no number plate. I'm also happy to see you had excellent lane control as this will show a lot of drivers that cyclists who take prime or filter are doing nothing wrong. I do personally believe that you should have to read the highway code before getting on a bike or in a car as it's the only way to know the rules (and keep up to date with changes). 21:45 - Multiple cars in breach of 166 of the highway code technically but there was plenty of room. 22:20 - That was clearly a driver thinking they own the road illegally trying to push you on to the shared cycle path (in which there's a car parked), SP57UVM not blurred but number plates are public domain. 23:30 - You really should have reported Y90SML one faster as they could kill someone driving like that (if you got pushed in to a drain you could fly off), I believe them turning in was to pull over for a fight, when something like that happens to me I find a safe place to pull off where they can not follow and have a rest till I feel safe to ride again.

Great video. I sold our second car in 2021, and exchanged it for a folding bike I can take on the train. Saved me £400 a year before fuel prices went nuts…

I recently started wearing a Lumos helmet, and usually have the lights on a flashing mode. What a difference! Even though I normally wear a high vis jacket like yours, I can tell that drivers see me better, even in daytime. Still find it hard to fathom you don't wear hand protection. A simple upset that does no other damage can trash your hands to the point of not being able to ride. And decent eye protection! Please, for your sake!

"Puncture-proof" tyres have never worked for me but since moving to tubeless tyres and sticking sealant in them I've never had to worry about the effects of a puncture as they seal almost immediately as I'm riding. Even pulled half a branch out once and it sorted itself out.

Great vid ash. Just want to add, puncture proof really does make a difference. There are different levels of it and tech involved and some manufactures do a better job. They cost a bit more and add more weight. While not foolproof - it does make a difference. I have run over a broken bottle and been fine with the top of range proofing systems. It even works just as well for thin tyres. All tyres do let more in when they get worn as they are a lot thinner so bear that in mind. Also rim tape is essential. And make sure remove thorns etc when repairing them.I have cycled 5K miles a year for many years now and tried all kinds of tyres. The best proofing system really do make a big difference.

Ash, I can tell you now that puncture proof tyres are pretty much as good as any other, they simply add an extra layer of protection against puncture by smaller objects but like anything, hit something with enough force and it will break. Have personal experience of that tyre green goo though and havent had any issues with punctures for at least 1 year now. Something I also highly reccomend is reflective gloves for when indicating as they help grab attention, esppecially in poor conditions when lights are in use.

Good point about maintaining calm when cycling on the roads. You have to keep calm, all anger and frustration at other road users does is make you lose focus, which can be dangerous on a bike. Just let things go.

Are you going to do a video about filtering on a bicycle? I don't really filter when I cycle as It seems really unsafe at times. But I also know I could end up getting hit from behind if I don't

I gave up my car about 3 months ago. I live in the peak district and commute 7 miles each way. Id say that probably 1 in 10 passes is a bad one. Had a good one today that I might send to you. Close pass, then immediately had to slam on due to on coming and a parked car.

Gave up my car 16 years ago. Best thing i've ever done. So much more money and way fitter.

Ashley, I'm interested to know whether you would recommend a 360 camera or a straightforward directional camera as I noted you saying the 360 can distort the image and make objects appear further/nearer. Therefore will this make reporting bad driving/riding more difficult if the image representation doesn't appear as it really was? Thanks, Adrian

I tend to give up priority a lot especially to vans and other larger vehicles and it’s actually in my best interest for them to be in front than behind

I ride a road bike often I will look behind at the vehicle to tell them to pass just to say "I know you're there" but after a while you will encounter situations with idiots overtaking in a pinch.

when I worked in Cambridge there was a big underground car park with security doors - riding to work was a joy with pretty much 0 chance of your bike getting nicked (Wework, station road)

Hi Ashley, something concerning your grip. I noticed you didn't have your hands on the brakes a lot while going past parked cars and in residential area's. One of the main things I learned from your videos, is that you should solve potential problems with braking, not with steering. Of course it's complicated, because decreasing speed also decreases balance, and braking and steering at the same time is a great way to perform a high speed road taste test. But just to give myself more options and not needing that half a second to move my hands, I always keep my hands on the brakes while cycling in urban area's. I would like to hear your thoughts on this. Other than that, thanks for all the tips and tricks of using the road. I didn't pay any attention to the A-pillar blind spot of cars while I was cycling before watching your video's. And now I make sure I can be seen in the sidemirrors instead of zigzagging behind a vehicle to see how to get past them. :) All your lessons are just as usefull here in the Netherlands!

I use thin tyres at present for the road. I can imagine they would be great for a low power low battery capacity e bike. As they will still be zippy and get more range. They will also get more from your input when you do peddle - extending the assisted range - and making it reaosnable to ride when the battery runs out if have to.

This is why people don’t bike often. Some inconsiderate dangerous drivers.

More people should try cycling, 22mph will do for a lot of journeys also if you're doing it everyday it really keeps your weight down. So many men my age are really fat !

It is my temperament in the face of abuse that is the problem. I am much better at not reacting, thanks in large part to your video's, but some of the abuse includes, punishment passes and things thrown at me for no reason. Also verbal abuse. I'm not a person to easily let it go.. There's the element of cycling being more dangerous too. I do still cycle though and having also rode motor bikes all my life, it's always in my head, 'Have I been seen' I really appreciate your break downs, you make me think on a much deeper level when I'm travelling.

Puncture proof tire is like stainless steel, a bit of a misnomer. They can puncture, just hard to do. Same with stainless. The ones I have have an extras layer inside that's supposed to help stop small puntures from letting to much air escape. Also different composite of materials inside that is supposed to make it harder for stuff to penetrate it to begin with. It probably works, they're from continental I believe.

As someone when driving who abides by the 20mph on certain streets, why do so many UK motorists ignore them? When on a 30mph or 40mph road you see the majority abide by it. Is it because 20mph were only recently introduced and drivers think they are too slow so just ignore them, even through the run the risk of a fine and points on their license?

I had puncture proof inner tubes on my old mountain bike, they were made of a very high density foam coated in rubber and worked like a dream

23:59 Appears as if driver was looking back to see if you was going to follow them and explain why you touched their vehicle and didn't concentrate on taking that corner properly. They appeared to be focused on you after that tap rather than the road judging by the speed, positioning and general behaviour afterwards (OK, it wasn't great before but a lot worse after) This is one reason why I try not to react to anyone else on the road no matter what they have done (I have the occasional moment for which I do apologise when I can) as it affects more than just myself and the other vehicle and can become a danger to everyone else around. I am aware this isn't always possible especially when you are vulnerable on 2 wheels (I have a scar on my knee from a close pass gone wrong down a country lane and the brake lever went into my leg...not nice!) but sometimes it is for the greater good 👍

Love the cycling uploads, many don’t cycle and it’s hard to understand how dangerous cycling can be on main roads Also great to see how shit the roads are down south, as it’s just as shit up here in Scotland, roads are a disgrace in the U.K. in comparison to other neighbouring European countries.

Its the attitude and infrastructure that needs to change. Even if all people were considerate towards vulnerable road users, they would still make mistakes, we all make them and like in netherlands infrastructure should make those mistakes happen less often or if it comes to some sort of accident - the consequences wont be that bad.

i have marathon plus tyres which can take a drawing pin and still wont get a puncher, been riding for the past 20yrs with them and never had a puncher and theres a lot of glass near where i live

I'm thinking about it. Really. Even though my job requires my attendance, it is only a 8 mile ride each way. I rarely use my (lovely!) car for anything except commuting. Now I write it down, I'm even more convinced. lol

Nothing can be puncture proof, but it can be more puncture resistant.

Great video. I'm going to film my compute into town and I'll sent it to you to see what you think.

This bike looks great for us ladies, too. I had to give up my car for financial reasons. I use our local bus and minicabs which are exorbitant.

Suppose you could leave a hand granade under the saddle with the pin connected to the rear brake cable to discourage theft.

This is a video essentially about reducing risk, so what are your thoughts on the manouvre at 7:35? Curious

I like the look of this bike. But im early 60's and retired so i don't commute. Neary every journey i make in my car i buy stuff i need to carry and mostly its stuff too big to carry with a bike. Lots of shopping, golf club, garden centre and the tip. Would i get much use out if it? Im not sure.

Love the yellow jacket, it does help.

Hi Ashley loves your vids I'm a keen cyclist have been my life in 43 now I would love a pedle assist bike but I fought you would get it to me I live in the south lol. Keep up the great vids

At one point you filter down the right and then turn left at the lights. I would do this differently. Consider filtering down the left if there is space and it's safe (vehicles stopped) or filter right but move into a central position in a gap before the front of the line of cars. Or when you reach the front pull right over to the left, your front wheel may cross the line but this is far preferable to the position you took up. The driver in this instance was considerate and let you go, many will be triggered by you filtering and not let you go leaving you in an awkward position.

At 9.50 secs, did your front wheel cross the white stop line on an amber light? 🤔😉

21:10 I've got a Tourney derailleur on my bike and I'll say what you were too polite to say: it's a pile of do-do. It is literally never in adjustment. If I adust it properly for 7th, 2nd rubs. I thought I was useless, but when I had the bike serviced (free with the bike) the bike mechanic had it rubbing on 2nd as well. Recently it has decided to go out of alignment on 3rd -- how can it be out of alignment for a gear in between all the others?! It's only still on the bike while I save up for a IGH. Also, I immediately noticed (2:32) the knock-off "SunRun" freewheel you've got there. If it's a loud freewheel, try to get some medium to heavy oil in it because those knock-offs have next-to-no lubricant in them. Washing the bike is usually enough to make them dry as a bone and rusty. (Ask me how I know!) I'm not sure what you should use; I've seen Phil Wood Tenacious being used, but that's not available where I live, so ATF or chainsaw bar oil would be my picks. Add the oil between the stationary and moving parts until the clicking is noticeably quieter.