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@T0mMy56 2 сағат бұрын
The 2 way cycleway at around 1:00 looks bloody confusing might just be the dark tho. Auckland has some weird cycling infrastructure... Love the content :)
@waramatt1 10 күн бұрын
Thanks for your video. Sir you have a big pair of cojones for taking on that AKL traffic! The city needs better cycling infrastructure.
@pknagavlogs5560 10 күн бұрын
Which gopro ??
@BikeDispatch 10 күн бұрын
GoPro 11📸
@drdanmorris 14 күн бұрын
What are the two lights you have? It may just be the camera perspective, but it does look like you ride quite close to the parked cars? Number one fear for me is having a car door suddenly open in front of me, so I tend to leave as wide a gap as practically possible. I do have a rear mirror on my RH grip which I find a great safety feature for riding in traffic.
@BikeDispatch 13 күн бұрын
Half of my daily commute is in full darkness so I really need quite a bit of lighting. I have two lights in front, one is a Cateye and the other is a very bright LED that runs off of 2s lipo battery. In the rear I have a constant Cateye on the seatpost and a constant LED light on the back of my helmet for elevational awareness. During daylight I tend to use flashing lights. The Gopro makes it look a lot faster than what it feels in real life. I'm quite risk adverse and tend to ride the same roads every day working out quirks and features of each section. Car doors suddenly opening is a common issue for me as well as people just stepping out into the road to get to their car door. I always try and maintain distance with cars even though it doesn't look or feel like it in the video! Thanks for your comment and stay safe out there!
@robw5735 15 күн бұрын
Your commuting videos shows prime example of why there should be safe main arterial bike paths in and around auckland, not many people like to risk getting to work and home on busy streets on bikes, perhaps you should invite the transport minister and the high cats at AT for a commute ride some day and see if still have the same opion after the commute lol
@BikeDispatch 15 күн бұрын
Totally agree with you, and riding along with the Transport Minister in Newmarket and Manukau Rd- 3:30pm rush hour instead of the Lightpath would make a great video!
@Sicilian49 15 күн бұрын
Without a motor on the bike, sometimes it’s a torture to climb hills in the hilly Auckland.
@BikeDispatch 15 күн бұрын
Oh sure. There are some hilly spots for sure. Check out this whopper: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aaigZ8-mubGwf4U.html
@Sicilian49 12 күн бұрын
@@BikeDispatch Yep, that path goes all the way to Waterview, through Unitec. I went through exactly the same path, 4 times.
@darrenporter4240 Ай бұрын
Just got out the virtual bike again yesterday and boom new video to ride along. Keep up the good work.
@BikeDispatch Ай бұрын
Nice!! Thanks😀
@132435465768798030 2 ай бұрын
Fun video to watch, you guys make it look easy. I just started getting into cycling and that uphill section after the pink light path was tough for me. I need more practice but I'm keen to check out the rest of this bike path soon.
@BikeDispatch Ай бұрын
Hey thanks! Just biking around is the best way to upgrade skills imo. Good luck!
@BrianMcDonald 2 ай бұрын
Pretty beautiful stuff!
@BikeDispatch 2 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@ElrocStone 2 ай бұрын
What's the round silver thing with the light on your handlebars? I have seen it orange, blue and green in your videos.
@BikeDispatch 2 ай бұрын
That’s my light. It’s more like a spotlight though. Grunty and very quick to switch between high and low beam. Designed for mountain bike trails I think but great for winter commuting.
@mitchelltornquist6966 2 ай бұрын
I really enjoy your content, thanks for posting.
@BikeDispatch Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoy it!
@Evan250xxx 2 ай бұрын
Amazing video, I’m enjoying watching it. I noticed that you’ve waiting for a minute at 16:25. If I were you, I’d jump on that path and go to my route to save time
@BikeDispatch 2 ай бұрын
Yes! Sometimes I sort of get pinned in there and can't be bothered getting out, I just wait. ha
@drdanmorris 3 ай бұрын
Re: Hunua Traverse. Man, that ride is a beast. You really need an e-bike with reasonably wide and grippy tyres. I wouldn’t recommend trying it on a normal bike, but keen to hear your experience if you do!
@BikeDispatch 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for that. It’s definitely on my ride list!
@michealwilliam5250 4 ай бұрын
Love ur bike I’m looking for a e-bike ,love watching ur videos I’m from Auckland too
@BikeDispatch 4 ай бұрын
Hey thanks for that! I’ll keep making more🚴♀️
@michealwilliam5250 4 ай бұрын
Love ur bike I’m looking for a e-bike ,love watching ur videos I’m from Auckland too
@BikeDispatch 3 ай бұрын
Hey thanks!
@phoenixs4115 4 ай бұрын
Awesome! Great weather for a video!
@BikeDispatch 4 ай бұрын
Thanks😀It took a bit of timing but we got it in the end. Looking at the Albany cyclepaths next. 🚴♀️
@troybradbury6771 4 ай бұрын
Awesome vid - well done...! felt like i've burnt a few calories just watching it... haha...
@BikeDispatch 4 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!!
@YimmyBobby 4 ай бұрын
great vid, good commentary, cheers for the upload.
@BikeDispatch 4 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it😀
@Harambe_ 4 ай бұрын
Absolutely love this path when I get the chance to use it. I just wish every motorway had a path like this an a way to cross the harbor bridge.
@BikeDispatch 4 ай бұрын
It’s a fantastic cyclepath. You just need to check the wind a bit first as a few sections are quite exposed! And YES to more motorway paths😀
@joelmills7498 4 ай бұрын
'Promo sm' 😓
@TheGingaKiwi 5 ай бұрын
Love the vids mate. I’ve discovered some great rides around Auckland thanks to you. Cheers
@BikeDispatch 5 ай бұрын
Glad you like them! Gonna start using drones a bit more to illustrate locations n thing😀🚴♀️
@user-nu8sx6xk2y 5 ай бұрын
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@user-nu8sx6xk2y 5 ай бұрын
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@user-nu8sx6xk2y 5 ай бұрын
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@user-nu8sx6xk2y 5 ай бұрын
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@bpswank429 5 ай бұрын
Try cycling up without an e bike 😅 legs will cry
@Evan250xxx 5 ай бұрын
Beautiful video. I noticed that you've run 2 or 3 red lights, may I ask you why did you that? Aren't you putting your life at risk? Just curious
@BikeDispatch 5 ай бұрын
Thanks😀I do boost through some red light crossings. Usually pedestrian sections where I’ll give way to the pedestrians then go. Imo taking off at traffic lights in the pole position is one of the riskiest moments in bike commuting, so I try to get ahead of primary traffic flows. I wait out the bigger ones. 😀
@Kennethvitatoe-jc5pv 5 ай бұрын
kenvitatoe. KZfaq E bike ❤😊😊😊
@darrenporter4240 5 ай бұрын
Much better in summer. Thanks for the upload I'll add this to my virtual bike workouts. Keep them coming.
@BikeDispatch 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for your feedback😊
@LifeShortWave 5 ай бұрын
Beautiful looking city
@drdanmorris 6 ай бұрын
Hi - I did this ride today, from Onehunga. Great ride! I did a slight modification by going via Laurence Stevens Dr and the Hangar Access Rd, which was a bit quieter, and avoids the need to cross the road before the bridge - plus you get up close to the myriad of private jets on the executive ramp. Encountered no dogs near the stream where you indicated, but did see one in Williams Park. I'm not a fan of stray dogs - have you ever had any issues with them?
@BikeDispatch 6 ай бұрын
That’s a good tip, navigating that airport section using Hanger Access Rd👍I’ll check that out. 🚴♀️ I’ve had a few stray dog encounters lately but only territorial barking. I learnt a few tips and strategies of this dude’s channel to leverage dog encounters- kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mdaXi7pmtNalhYU.htmlsi=yvnY_QIz9HGQMhMC Thanks for your comment😀
@red2seata 6 ай бұрын
I've had my ebike for 12000km over 2years and the battery also still seems the same
@BikeDispatch 6 ай бұрын
That’s good going. I just hope when the batteries do deplete they’re easy to replace😀Trek parts seem to be available.
@420jont 6 ай бұрын
Nice one. big issue around there does seem to be the terrible road surface - I rode out to Papatoetoe and it rattled my bike lights off.
@BikeDispatch 6 ай бұрын
Blimey. 😳The bridge end of Coronation Rd was re-sealed in mid 2022, and it’s already deteriorating. You can see it at the start if the ride. There could be a bigger plan or temporary conditions for cheap road sealing but ideally the job should just be done properly from the start. I usually resort to riding on the smoother footpath. 😳
@420jont 6 ай бұрын
@@BikeDispatch AT are convinced chipsealing roads saves money as it's cheaper to lay. But it seems like it hardly lasts a few years.
@420jont 6 ай бұрын
Nice vid - do this ride most days a week but still watched the whole thing!
@BikeDispatch 6 ай бұрын
You must be pretty fit🤣It’s a really nice cycle-path section now.
@HillparkTV 6 ай бұрын
Good video bro.
@BikeDispatch 6 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed. (👊Hillpark 2666)
@Evan250xxx 6 ай бұрын
Nice thumbnail you have!
@BikeDispatch 6 ай бұрын
🤣Thanks!
@mysteryprize 7 ай бұрын
Hillsborough is aptly named, there's a bunch of really steep streets around there. Just about run out of gears going up Hendry Ave on my road bike... It has really made me consider changing my setup to get some lower gears, or just to get myself an e-bike. Good to see it can handle a hill like that.
@BikeDispatch 7 ай бұрын
It's a steep one alright! The new cycle path infrastructure is really good though. Very impressed with that... cheers
@EveningReport 7 ай бұрын
Enjoyed that...
@Raheen234 7 ай бұрын
onkkomputa
@Danielagostinho21 7 ай бұрын
What are the numbers on the screen?
@BikeDispatch 7 ай бұрын
That’s Strava recording the route. Handy if you wanted to export the .gpx file as well for overlays.
@420jont 7 ай бұрын
Have you been back to check Hendry since its been completed?
@BikeDispatch 7 ай бұрын
No! Have they managed to reduce the inclination?🤣I’ll have a look…
@420jont 7 ай бұрын
@@BikeDispatch haha unfortunately not. Fun to go down though
@Charles-kk6vj 7 ай бұрын
Woah new Mangere bridge looks good. Shame it spits you out onto that grim intersection
@BikeDispatch 7 ай бұрын
The Neilson St intersection in Onehunga has got to be one of the worst in Auckland for cyclist AND pedestrians. I’ve seen a number of near misses around it😮
@beastlyfurbal 7 ай бұрын
Not sure how i stumbled on this video. But i suggest going through Cornwall park to make this commute more enjoyable. It means you get to avoid the Royal Oak roundabout, deal with less buses, traffic lights and interections. www.google.com/maps/dir/-36.8874784,174.7755575/-36.9159302,174.7844559/@-36.9037476,174.7801087,15z/data=!4m9!4m8!1m5!3m4!1m2!1d174.7854401!2d-36.9050939!3s0x6d0d48bd42d1dd0f:0x50b1798b245c2bab!1m0!3e1?entry=ttu
@Evan250xxx 7 ай бұрын
I’ve been looking forward to a new video from you and now it is finally here!
@BikeDispatch 7 ай бұрын
Hey thanks! Got a few rides and ideas planned. Cheers😀
@mikeknox4083 7 ай бұрын
@@BikeDispatchgggg go on
@Harambe_ 8 ай бұрын
Great video showing what bike commuting is like in Auckland. Just curious why you chose this route instead of taking the Waterview path to the Northwestern path and avoid those busy roads almost entirely? Is it much quicker this way? Some typical Auckland drivers in this vid aye.
@miguelj37 9 ай бұрын
P r o m o S M
@BikeDispatch 9 ай бұрын
Good feedback. Sometimes yes. The traffic lights on my route that I tend to boost are pedestrian priority ones and I find in NZ it’s safer to get ahead of heavy traffic lines a bit than all heading off at the same time. I’ve had a lot of near-misses in that scenario. Two things though, I like to give way to pedestrians and I try to always keep left of traffic lanes 😀🚴♀️
@Evan250xxx 9 ай бұрын
That was a wonderful bike commute bike. However, I've seen that you've run red lights a few times and I wonder why would you do that? You're putting risk yourself and themselves
@BikeDispatch 6 ай бұрын
Yes, sometimes I do. Busted🤣 My defence would be defensive driving. Just trying to stay ahead of long car commuting lines and reluctance to ride off at traffic lights next to giant SUVs and buses. I always give way to pedestrians though. 😀