10 Tips For Safely E-Biking With Cars On The Road

Even in America, these tips are relevant. Although here, you're more likely to encounter car drivers who lack the etiquette to share space with bicycles. Some cities are far better than others about having bike lanes available, and protecting those who use them.

Love all the fantastic tips . I have been riding defensively like you have instructed for around 55 years , always keeping my attention up ahead of me and trying to stay a good distance from parked cars while looking at their brake lights and exhaust for clues as to when they might pull off . Seems that people in other countries are more aware and respectful of bikers in your videos compared to America . I imagine because their are more bikers in these countries than here where almost everyone thinks that they have to have a car or gas guzzling vehicle .

Thing that sucks where I live in a suburban, hilly, north american city is that even with a class 3 ebike it's hard to keep up with traffic in a lot of places, even a lot of 25mph roads. People are often trying to go above 30, and if there's a hill you just aren't going fast enough for them to not desperately want to pass you. I pretty much stay to extremally low volume roads, and it feels like every time I deviate from that I have a bad experience. I am not suggesting that e-bikes should go faster, I think 28 is probably the most you can get away with without everyone on shared use paths wanting to ban e-bikes more than they already do. I wish we had safer roads cause it's hard to wholeheartedly recommend biking in my area to very many people

I have an ebike already, but salute to you Micah for being so kind to give them away to needy folks who couldn't otherwise afford them. You're a champ my man, thanks. Love your channel!

Good video. I would add that having a rear view mirror is invaluable in traffic. Quiet cars often come up behind me and then gun it to pass me which could throw me off if I didn't see them ahead of time. I also ride with one finger on each brake handle to make it easier to stop quickly if I need to.

Great tips! One thing I learned from riding motorcycles is to make yourself as visible as possible. That means wearing high visibility clothing. I have a safety green vest that I wear while riding. See and be seen.

The fear just keeps me away from public roads whenever possible. If a careless/bad driver hit me, he got minor scratches while I got mid-serious level injuries. It’s just not worth the risk unfortunately.

Hi, some useful tips. As someone who's ridden bikes in london for 20 years a couple more. Never undertake a truck/lorry at a junction - you'll be in their blind spot, a large number of cyclist deaths here have been caused by trucks turning at junctions. Secondly keep an eye on the indicators of vehicles, I've seen other cyclists surprised by cars they're undertaking turning even though they've indicated properly.

Good point about holding your lane. Use your bell also

Very nice information. I wish that more people use bikes insted of cars

Thanks for all the tips!! I have an Autistic stepson who is over weight and wants an ebike to lose weight, thanks for the opportunity and as always have a great day!!!

I am an uber eats delivery rider and I have rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. I ride a Rad City commuter bike and it's not quite fast enough to ride in the street. If traffic is slow, I can handle it but as soon as it's moving at the speed limit I ditch off the street for the sidewalk. Back when I was human, I rode a schwinn aluminum road bike and I used to be tough enough to keep up.

the amount of effort that went into making this video is through the roof! way to get the message through. safety! in an adventurous approach.

My wife Elisa and I both agree that your E bikes for Good giveaway is amazing. You are a special person for being part of this giveaway that will better someone's life. Thank you so much

In many areas lane splitting is definitely frowned upon. Most bicycle clubs will absolutely recommend against it, and not allow members to do it on club rides. This is because we get enough hate from car drivers as it is. We don't need even more reasons for them to complain and argue against bike infrastructure (even though more bike infrastructure would reduce the number of bikes in the road). Also, folks in other countries are far more used to there being lots of bikes and scooters on the roads. Here in the US, it is still relatively rare in a lot of areas.

Have you considered using a rear view camera? I installed one on my bike over a year ago and the view is sharp and clear, it even has an infrared setting for night riding. I found that the view from my rear view mirror is too subject to vibration and the images are not clear. I also don't have to twist around to see who is coming.

I have another tip that is important to where I ride. I ride in a suburban area where people drive and ride on the right. I ride in the car lane for two reasons. The first reason is that cars push all of the debris outside the lane. Riding outside the lane means I have to deal with glass, screws and anything else that fell off a car as well has storm drains. The second reason, is that I can't swerve into the car lane but I can swerve out. If there is something in my path that I need to avoid, I can't swerve to the left into the car lane because there might be a car there but I can swerve to the right away from the car lane. If I am outside the car lane, I have no options for avoiding anything things in my path. Put another way, it is easier to give up room than to gain room.

Great video, love your videos. Back and riding in my mid 70's after a 11 year off a bike. Recently just picked up a Lectric XP Trike. Good ideas here for even a small rural area.

Great tips. Just got an e-bike for commuting and will be riding in traffic more often, so these were helpful.

WOW! such great tips :) yeah driving the car I am in the habit of using mirrors, BUT sure to LOOK to be sure as each has their blind spots, pros n cons, ect So using both when possible is best. #1 the advice is to look ahead - plan your path is super important ! both car, truck, Bike (all kinds) even walking or running that is great advice to look ahead & think about your path options (being ready for the unexpected) :o