I've never once biked for "exercise" or to race or to be competitive. When I was a kid a bike was the only way we could go anywhere without mom. Something weird happens to most people when they get their drivers license that makes them think that going some place on a bike is maybe childish or something. It's cultural brainwashing.
I commuted to work for many years on a bike and totally agree with her, and when I bought my E-Bike it was even more fun as well as quicker and cooler, even when the temp was over a 100 deg.
This woman is so cool! I love how she made a big move to be a Bike Mechanic and still has so much spirit and joy! I want my wife and O to have friends like her in Los Angeles! She comes across as being so happy!
But it’s not even just bikes. The public transit is equally not as good in the US with the exception of major cities like NYC, Seattle, etc and even then it could be better. Im surprised there is no high speed rail anywhere in the US. I think CA is just making one now. As someone from a European country (Denmark), there needs to be an overhaul/rebrand of your non-car infrastructure. I lived in NYC for 10 years and it was easy getting around but I have traveled to other states and it’s definitely hard to get around unless you have a car in other places.
She's so right: I used to be exhausted after work, sore feet and sore back. The idea of riding uphill home was so unappealing... until I got on the bike. The position helped stretch my back and I felt great.
I love seeing folks on ebikes! I feel like it really opens up a level of comfort for folks who are new to biking or folks who may not necessarily be at pro level of fitness (not that I am).
Wow, this is weird... Just watched Oldshovel winter camping in Utah on a fat bike and now here are you guys in t-shirts! Really enjoyed it, thanks. Sixty-three year old pwME who finds walking painful and exhausting, bought a 20" folding e-bike during lockdown 1 🇬🇧 to save from going mad. It's been a marvel, takes me anywhere I want to go, we're in the countryside here and it's been a delight. Those days when it was too cold and damp even with longjohns, I used for resting so I was strong enough to sit and get the pedals turning next time. I modded it... 😁trying to find a comfy saddle, finally saw one for private sale with a little back rest which changed my ride completely, stopped me slipping off the saddle. My wife was given an M&S Christmas hamper so I pinched that to put on my rack, now I can do a bit of shopping and feel useful again. There you go, thanks to all you TH-camrs, especially a chap with MS I found who used his as a mobility aid, I now call mine my Stealth Mobility Vehicle and fold it up to go in the car on rare holidays... Well just the once so far, it is super heavy even for the two of us with it in its bag! 😂 Thanks for the sunshine chaps. 👍 🙏🌈
L.A. native and former bike commuter, partly on that path. Ok to bash L.A.’s lousy bike infrastructure, they can do SO much better but choose not to. I stopped commuting due to a few too many close calls and now work from home. Walked the bike a lot when commuting due to treacherous conditions. Loved that free feeling, even though it took a little longer. Once I got home I found I did not “need a minute” to detox from the work day and horrendous commute before relaxing with the family. We need that Portland bike-friendly vibe.😎
Great clip again. Well done to all for getting through the beess and the terible cycle infra-structure but that is a problem in a lot of places across the world including England
It is good to see the land around the "LA River" being put to good use instead of posting 'No Trespassing' signs. I thought the guy in the background at 14:44 was fishing, which would be really odd as that is not a real river. Upon a closer look he must be checking his phone for his Riese & Müller Load 75 order at Propel. I will stay in Florida as there are many nice multi-use trails I have yet to explore.
I'm new to your channel and lately been referring to it for insight when it comes to bicycle infrastructure. I live in the southeastern part of Los Angeles county and I've been riding in these parts that could use drastic improvement. I started a group called Boba Bicycle Club to hopefully to get more people on their bikes and leave their cars at home.
I remember cycling from Fullerton into central Los Angeles back in the '60s (not long after the Watts riots - and yes, I cycled through Watts LOL). There was certainly *NO* cycling infrastructure then...and very few cyclists. I attended a junior college with about 5000 students and on a good day, there might be half a dozen cycles in the racks. I would definitely have panicked with the bees!
Y’all probably have a bike boom over there in California with those high gas prices. It sucks over here in the Charlotte area I feel the bike infrastructure is garbage, but debating the 20 mile commute on bicycle to work. My truck gets 17 mpg driving conservatively.
I think the quote you were looking for is this: Go west! There are bees over there. Go west! In the open air. Go west! Oh no, here they come! Go west! It is time for us to run!
I feel like the carcentric society is just ignorant about alternative transportation because that is all they know. There are a lot of people that make their living off of cars. Some of the jobs that make a living off of cars are people in road construction, car manufacturers, auto insurers, ambulance services, lawyers, auto dealerships, fast food, big box stores, oil companies and even military which has to fight wars over oil. Even our doctors make more money due to health effects associated with less exercise . Psychiatrist even get more clients because people aren’t getting out in fresh air and moving around. People build oil rigs and need helicopters to bring them out there and radio companies to provide communication. Think of all the companies that build fenders, alternators, tires. I can go on and on. I parked my bicycle at Home Depot today and thought that what if everybody was like me. They would not need a parking lot at all much less one the size of a football field. A minimalistic lifestyle may bring us closer together, cause us to be happier and more healthy and end war. Who knows. I saw a lot of mayhem, death and destruction as an automobile adjuster and I am still seeing it on the television screen as wars rage over oil so we can keep this lifestyle. Did I mention global warming.
Okay, I'm Dutch, I live in the Amsterdam area (next to Schiphol Airport) and I'm used to some traffic. But cycling in LA traffic would drive me crazy. What a misery to cycle there!
Ha! Really enjoyed this lady’s positive enthusiasm 💪💪💪 I’d love to see more videos about electric recumbent bikes. There’s a great company in Exmouth, England, called FreeTrike Rehab Cycling who tech up bikes for anyone with mobility issues. They have many customers, including ex military, youngsters, retired, anyone really. We now have enough people riding recumbents to argue for improvements on the existing infrastructure, especially narrow access. If you’re ever in the U.K. come visit them 😁
I ride that bayona bike trail all the time, unfortunately it's the only safe trail in Los Angeles. I wouldn't ride anywhere else, it's just too dangerous.
I love my new E-bike.. But so far ive come off it about 3 times .. Mostly on slippery roads and riding too fast in the wet.. Got a big Haematoma on my hip from the last time i stacked it lol.. But i do love my E-bike and i wont go back to driving for a while :P
You should try Apple Maps. There are some charming rides in LA, like down at Huntington Beach. We really enjoy LA & New York; if you really like fantastic riding, come to NZ but not yet as NZ is closed until October unless you're a Kiwi coming home.
I’m pretty sure those barricades on the side of the road were not meant to protect cyclists. I think they are meant to prevent people from parking on the shoulder…
It’s fine in the suburbs, though, as long as there are bike lanes and sidewalks (if lane is narrow). In LA proper, people are more narcissistic (by design), and thus more impatient & crazy.
Non of the bike lanes are connected there are no clear signs like this is a bike lane, bikes should get priority above cars. You should have wider bike lanes saver intersections, lower speeds within the city and more definitaly more space between bikes and cars. Now I am not an expert but i believe that making these kind of changes wil definitaly help improve bike infrastructure and wil also stimulate more people to bike. 😶
Google maps has a bicycle mode.. And Garmin edge maps (that are supposed to be geared for cyclist) are not.. I have had garmin edge cycling GPS tell me to get on a freeway, (I-5) where it is illegal for cyclist to travel.. Garmin does not care.. and Garmin hasn't updated their cycling maps in 15 years.. In Portland, Or, there is a bike only trail called the SpringWater trail.. every time i get to the trail and start, the Garmin Edge with the latest maps, tells me, "make a uturn" it thinks i'm off the road.. Funny how Garmin and Google maps say they are for Green (GND) and yet they are not at all focused on bicycle commuting. Garmin only wants to make that $600 sale on a new Garmin Edge 1030.. They don't care that the maps are completely out of date and direct cyclist on dangerous routes.. Don't waste your money on a Garmin Edge.. if you have a phone that can be put in cycling/walk mode, use that instead.. it is more accurate and it won't tell a person walking or cycling to get on the freeway where it is illegal to be..
Komoot app is a better way to plan your cycling route.. it is $19 for access. Then the route can be downloaded to your phone and bluetoothed to your GPS so your not using data on the phone. Komoot is very user friendly. but not perfect..
I've never once biked for "exercise" or to race or to be competitive. When I was a kid a bike was the only way we could go anywhere without mom. Something weird happens to most people when they get their drivers license that makes them think that going some place on a bike is maybe childish or something. It's cultural brainwashing.
The real hero here is Tara riding in the bucket facing backwards
Do more tandem bike ride interviews. This is good stuff. It's like zach galafanakis' Between the Ferns.
I commuted to work for many years on a bike and totally agree with her, and when I bought my E-Bike it was even more fun as well as quicker and cooler, even when the temp was over a 100 deg.
This woman is so cool! I love how she made a big move to be a Bike Mechanic and still has so much spirit and joy! I want my wife and O to have friends like her in Los Angeles! She comes across as being so happy!
"Let's just cork the road". Strong Critical Mass vibes from Amy, love it! Fun video, thanks.
We know how the bike industry tends to be male dominated but I love that you work with a lot of female professionals!
They have super powers! It’s crazy not too! We need more in this industry though for sure!
Great watch! I love the human connection while being out and interacting with the community. I'm terrified by bees.
To rebrand bikes in the US, there must be a clear distinction between a sports bike and a transport/commute bike. It's that simple
But it’s not even just bikes. The public transit is equally not as good in the US with the exception of major cities like NYC, Seattle, etc and even then it could be better. Im surprised there is no high speed rail anywhere in the US. I think CA is just making one now.
As someone from a European country (Denmark), there needs to be an overhaul/rebrand of your non-car infrastructure. I lived in NYC for 10 years and it was easy getting around but I have traveled to other states and it’s definitely hard to get around unless you have a car in other places.
Your enthusiasm for bikes is so enjoyable.
Long time no see! First time I see a e-tandem, new for me. Love the enthousiast lady on the second sadle, she really love cycling. Tnx, good vlog!
Would like to see a review of that particular tandem some time .
She's so right: I used to be exhausted after work, sore feet and sore back. The idea of riding uphill home was so unappealing... until I got on the bike. The position helped stretch my back and I felt great.
I love seeing folks on ebikes! I feel like it really opens up a level of comfort for folks who are new to biking or folks who may not necessarily be at pro level of fitness (not that I am).
Wow, this is weird... Just watched Oldshovel winter camping in Utah on a fat bike and now here are you guys in t-shirts!
Really enjoyed it, thanks. Sixty-three year old pwME who finds walking painful and exhausting, bought a 20" folding e-bike during lockdown 1 🇬🇧 to save from going mad. It's been a marvel, takes me anywhere I want to go, we're in the countryside here and it's been a delight. Those days when it was too cold and damp even with longjohns, I used for resting so I was strong enough to sit and get the pedals turning next time. I modded it... 😁trying to find a comfy saddle, finally saw one for private sale with a little back rest which changed my ride completely, stopped me slipping off the saddle. My wife was given an M&S Christmas hamper so I pinched that to put on my rack, now I can do a bit of shopping and feel useful again.
There you go, thanks to all you TH-camrs, especially a chap with MS I found who used his as a mobility aid, I now call mine my Stealth Mobility Vehicle and fold it up to go in the car on rare holidays... Well just the once so far, it is super heavy even for the two of us with it in its bag! 😂
Thanks for the sunshine chaps. 👍 🙏🌈
L.A. native and former bike commuter, partly on that path. Ok to bash L.A.’s lousy bike infrastructure, they can do SO much better but choose not to. I stopped commuting due to a few too many close calls and now work from home. Walked the bike a lot when commuting due to treacherous conditions. Loved that free feeling, even though it took a little longer. Once I got home I found I did not “need a minute” to detox from the work day and horrendous commute before relaxing with the family. We need that Portland bike-friendly vibe.😎
Great clip again. Well done to all for getting through the beess and the terible cycle infra-structure but that is a problem in a lot of places across the world including England
Thanks! I really enjoy these video interviews!
It is good to see the land around the "LA River" being put to good use instead of posting 'No Trespassing' signs. I thought the guy in the background at 14:44 was fishing, which would be really odd as that is not a real river. Upon a closer look he must be checking his phone for his Riese & Müller Load 75 order at Propel. I will stay in Florida as there are many nice multi-use trails I have yet to explore.
I'm new to your channel and lately been referring to it for insight when it comes to bicycle infrastructure. I live in the southeastern part of Los Angeles county and I've been riding in these parts that could use drastic improvement. I started a group called Boba Bicycle Club to hopefully to get more people on their bikes and leave their cars at home.
Great video, I couldn't get over the independent cadence of that tandem bike, I honestly have never seen something like that.
I rode this same route on Lincoln Ave near LMU, Playa Vista and Marina Del Ray. It is a tight fit on that small-narrow bike lane.
I remember cycling from Fullerton into central Los Angeles back in the '60s (not long after the Watts riots - and yes, I cycled through Watts LOL). There was certainly *NO* cycling infrastructure then...and very few cyclists. I attended a junior college with about 5000 students and on a good day, there might be half a dozen cycles in the racks. I would definitely have panicked with the bees!
My ebike has allowed me to commute to work. I loved working from home but biking makes the office return okay.
Y’all probably have a bike boom over there in California with those high gas prices. It sucks over here in the Charlotte area I feel the bike infrastructure is garbage, but debating the 20 mile commute on bicycle to work. My truck gets 17 mpg driving conservatively.
I think the quote you were looking for is this:
Go west! There are bees over there.
Go west! In the open air.
Go west! Oh no, here they come!
Go west! It is time for us to run!
I feel like the carcentric society is just ignorant about alternative transportation because that is all they know. There are a lot of people that make their living off of cars. Some of the jobs that make a living off of cars are people in road construction, car manufacturers, auto insurers, ambulance services, lawyers, auto dealerships, fast food, big box stores, oil companies and even military which has to fight wars over oil. Even our doctors make more money due to health effects associated with less exercise . Psychiatrist even get more clients because people aren’t getting out in fresh air and moving around. People build oil rigs and need helicopters to bring them out there and radio companies to provide communication. Think of all the companies that build fenders, alternators, tires. I can go on and on. I parked my bicycle at Home Depot today and thought that what if everybody was like me. They would not need a parking lot at all much less one the size of a football field. A minimalistic lifestyle may bring us closer together, cause us to be happier and more healthy and end war. Who knows. I saw a lot of mayhem, death and destruction as an automobile adjuster and I am still seeing it on the television screen as wars rage over oil so we can keep this lifestyle. Did I mention global warming.
Okay, I'm Dutch, I live in the Amsterdam area (next to Schiphol Airport) and I'm used to some traffic. But cycling in LA traffic would drive me crazy. What a misery to cycle there!
I rewound about 5 times trying to figure out what that thing was at 11:24
Ha! Really enjoyed this lady’s positive enthusiasm 💪💪💪 I’d love to see more videos about electric recumbent bikes. There’s a great company in Exmouth, England, called FreeTrike Rehab Cycling who tech up bikes for anyone with mobility issues. They have many customers, including ex military, youngsters, retired, anyone really. We now have enough people riding recumbents to argue for improvements on the existing infrastructure, especially narrow access. If you’re ever in the U.K. come visit them 😁
WWow! She’s beautiful, smart and loves bikes. What more can anyone ask for?
I ride that bayona bike trail all the time, unfortunately it's the only safe trail in Los Angeles. I wouldn't ride anywhere else, it's just too dangerous.
Were can get you get that ebike tandem?
I love my new E-bike.. But so far ive come off it about 3 times .. Mostly on slippery roads and riding too fast in the wet.. Got a big Haematoma on my hip from the last time i stacked it lol.. But i do love my E-bike and i wont go back to driving for a while :P
Loved Amy and the interview! Hate L.A and bees!!
Please do review of this Flyer tandem. There is no review on the TH-cam yet.
when does the part about tandems start??
You should try Apple Maps.
There are some charming rides in LA, like down at Huntington Beach.
We really enjoy LA & New York; if you really like fantastic riding, come to NZ but not yet as NZ is closed until October unless you're a Kiwi coming home.
I’m pretty sure those barricades on the side of the road were not meant to protect cyclists. I think they are meant to prevent people from parking on the shoulder…
LOL, nice dash across Hwy 1!
I would love to ride tandem bike. I ride an Electric Unicycle. Good to see them on the path!
I wish my husband would ride a tandem bike with me but he thinks I’ll make us fall but I’m pretty sure it would be the other way around. 😆
The bike path on the beach is pretty dope though.
Super cool lady!
Hello.
Hope you are all doing well.✌
Omg! I appreciate Denver all the more now….
I enjoyed this. Some trippy shots where Amy appeared to have no neck ha but really cool video
1:10 maybe the "quote" he wanted to mention is chinese novel ［Journey to the West］ lol
🚴🏼🚴🏼🚴🏼
Being a cyclist in LA area is insane. No way I'd ride along those cars. You couldn't pay me enough money.
It’s fine in the suburbs, though, as long as there are bike lanes and sidewalks (if lane is narrow). In LA proper, people are more narcissistic (by design), and thus more impatient & crazy.
Head west young man
Why was Amy the stoker ?
Oh is that Asia?👋
I think maps from Komoot is better than Google and Apple Maps for cycling.
Amy have youtube chanel?
11.40 very dangerous in LA. Pff. Come to Holland You like it. I know that. Love from Holland. Oh Tara and Asia.
America needs to wake up and make bicycling better.
Non of the bike lanes are connected there are no clear signs like this is a bike lane, bikes should get priority above cars. You should have wider bike lanes saver intersections, lower speeds within the city and more definitaly more space between bikes and cars. Now I am not an expert but i believe that making these kind of changes wil definitaly help improve bike infrastructure and wil also stimulate more people to bike. 😶
Google maps has a bicycle mode.. And Garmin edge maps (that are supposed to be geared for cyclist) are not.. I have had garmin edge cycling GPS tell me to get on a freeway, (I-5) where it is illegal for cyclist to travel.. Garmin does not care.. and Garmin hasn't updated their cycling maps in 15 years.. In Portland, Or, there is a bike only trail called the SpringWater trail.. every time i get to the trail and start, the Garmin Edge with the latest maps, tells me, "make a uturn" it thinks i'm off the road..
Funny how Garmin and Google maps say they are for Green (GND) and yet they are not at all focused on bicycle commuting. Garmin only wants to make that $600 sale on a new Garmin Edge 1030.. They don't care that the maps are completely out of date and direct cyclist on dangerous routes.. Don't waste your money on a Garmin Edge.. if you have a phone that can be put in cycling/walk mode, use that instead.. it is more accurate and it won't tell a person walking or cycling to get on the freeway where it is illegal to be..
Komoot app is a better way to plan your cycling route.. it is $19 for access. Then the route can be downloaded to your phone and bluetoothed to your GPS so your not using data on the phone. Komoot is very user friendly. but not perfect..
what a horrible place is LA, another car infested mostracity with those pesky bike lanes, a place just to leave
Every tandem bike I see always has a male riding up front.