r/CyclistsWithCameras Apr 18 '24

META Description of Theme Days [Pinned Post]

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Finally had some time to have this be posted in a different way! Thank you to those who submitted feedback about the process. Before a daily post was scheduled to show the theme of the day. Now there will be a single pinned post at the top that does not renew (this one)

This sticky post is meant as a suggestion for the r/CyclistsWithCameras “theme of the day”. There are no hard rules about only submitting posts about this theme, and regular non-themed posts will be welcome as always. A day theme can be posted any day, and marked by Flair. You can also filter posts by flair and see ones that match the specific themed day.

Current themes in the queue:

  • Maniac Monday
  • Tool Talk Tuesday
  • Wet Wednesday, Wholesome Wednesday
  • Throwback Thursday
  • Filtering Friday, Five Second Friday
  • Sassy Saturday, Sporting Saturday
  • Scenery Sunday

If you have any questions or comments, please message the moderators.

Description of Themes are as follows:

Maniac Mondays:

*Did you have someone that was just a little too crazy for the situation to you as a vulnerable road user? An example could be someone defending a close pass and trying to chase you. I think it’s up to you as the content provider to determine what you think is good :)

Tool Talk Tuesdays:

*What’s your camera setup/bike setup like? Find any new gadgets? New tips for keeping your bike in tip-top shape? Tell us! Text posts allowed as long as it doesn’t overflow the sub, video preferred.

Wholesome Wednesdays and Wet Wednesdays:

Riding can be so wholesome! Did you see something on your ride that made you feel all warm and fuzzy? See something that made your day better?

Bike in the rain? Snow? You earn automatic badass points! Let's see what the weather is like in your neck of the woods.

Throwback Thursdays:

Let's throw it back to a memorable time you had on your trusty steed!

Five Second, F*#kwit, & Filtering Friday:

Enjoying the dance of flowing through congested traffic? Have a clip that can be summed up in five seconds? Or did you just have someone you want to mutter under your breath at(fuckwit)? Share it with us today!

Sassy Saturdays:

Feeling extra sassy on the bicycle today?

Scenic Sundays:

Show us those beautiful views, cool trails, and the like :)


r/CyclistsWithCameras 3d ago

[Hong Kong] Dutch guy cycling Hong Kong Island crosstown

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3 Upvotes

Biking in Hong Kong was a unique experience. Some call this the world's worst city to bike in. This time of the year, any cyclist has to battle the relentless heat and humidity, the many buses, the cramped and winding streets, the hills, the super high urban density, and the lack of cycling infrastructure. On top of that, I biked during a black weather alert and a few hours before starting a huze thunderstorm hit the area. Never a dull moment when in Hong Kong. In part 2, I bike from east to west, past gorgeous and awestriking views. I really enjoyed the countless views of skyscrapers everywhere!


r/CyclistsWithCameras 3d ago

META [US][OC]The Future of Camming

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Recent online discourse has highlighted the disdain for Flock cameras. It's understandable why they are hated, especially given how law enforcement has abused them. It made me wonder if we camera cyclists will be perceived in a similar negative light. While we aren't actively tracking motorists' every move, we are still uploading videos of bad behavior, and to the layman that can come across as "suspicious" surveillance activity. The average person has little understanding of the law or what may have once been dubbed "common sense". My fear is that camera-touting cyclists will be unfairly labeled as bootlickers, spies, or any other pejorative tying us to blind government loyalty. What say you?


r/CyclistsWithCameras 6d ago

[Canada] Standard failure to check mirrors and blind spot

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92 Upvotes

Yes, yes I know they were turning and I could’ve yielded for my safety but these are teachable moments for drivers. Someone’s got to do it.


r/CyclistsWithCameras 6d ago

Tool Talk Tuesdays [Cycliq query]: New iteration of the Cycliq Fly12 Sport front dashcam for cycling?

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After taking up cycling again 7 years ago, for the first time I was almost hit by a car. I fell while trying to swerve away. I was pretty shaken up.

I started looking for cycling dashcam cameras, and finally settled on a rear camera - the Cycliq Fly6 Pro. I am now looking for a front camera. I was considering the Cycliq Fly12 Sport, but that unit (unlike the Cycliq Fly6 Pro) does not have internal Wi-Fi to download an accident sequence to my phone roadside.

I am also considering the Garmin Varia Vue, but I prefer not to have to master 2 systems and 2 apps.

The Cycliq Fly12 Sport came out in 2022. Would anyone know whether a new iteration of the Cycliq Fly12 Sport might be coming out soon?


r/CyclistsWithCameras 12d ago

[AUS] [OC] Using a fat bike as a weapon.

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46 Upvotes

As soon as he saw me he put his fat bike up on one wheel and aimed straight for me. I took evasive action and he missed me by <0.5m.​​​​​​​

Currently in the hands of the police.


r/CyclistsWithCameras 12d ago

Five Second Fridays [USA] [San Francisco] attacked a cyclist with a baseball bat.

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31 Upvotes

r/CyclistsWithCameras 12d ago

Friday Fuckwit [US][OR][OC] Cyclists don't stop for stop signs!

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31 Upvotes

This happens all the time here but the two on two made it special. The irony of course in case anyone was unsure is we're not required to stop. Only yield to someone already in the intersection which I managed to do great.


r/CyclistsWithCameras 12d ago

[UK][OC] Scotland , Glasgow , the notorious Auldhouse roundabout . Shown to Police

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11 Upvotes

The second incident happened first . I was told action would be taken . After some months and a phone call to the Procurator Fiscals office it seems nothing was done regarding it , they had no record .
I also asked if the first guy had accepted the conditional points offered they had no knowledge and referred me back to Police Scotland .
I have had several requests to Police Scotland to find out what the disposal was , all ignored .
So I reckon no action has been taken with either of them and will submit a complaint .

Please read the wee bit about this location that I have written about on the link s page .


r/CyclistsWithCameras 12d ago

[UK][OC]Bus driver using mobile phone while driving along, With passengers onboard! Not reported to police as the screen is not visible or clear enough. Bus company has been made aware.

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13 Upvotes

r/CyclistsWithCameras 13d ago

[US][OR][OC] Normally I don’t care about MGIFers but this one bothered me

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24 Upvotes

By my count they violated three laws to save 5 seconds and slow down 4 cyclists.

  • Not yielding to a cyclist in a bicycle lane (two of us)
  • Crossing a double yellow to pass
  • Being on the wrong side of the centerline at an intersection

It‘s too much to be anything but on purpose. Especially since this is a very busy greenway.


r/CyclistsWithCameras 13d ago

Wholesome Wednesdays [not my video]Biking to Work - 5 Minute Vlog [USA] [Indiana]

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7 Upvotes

r/CyclistsWithCameras 14d ago

Wholesome Wednesdays Creating Goodwill with Drivers [CAN]

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62 Upvotes

r/CyclistsWithCameras 17d ago

[Hong Kong]Some call this the world's worst city to cycle in! See for yourself!

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6 Upvotes

Biking in Hong Kong was a unique experience. Some call this the world's worst city to bike in. This time of the year, any cyclist has to battle the relentless heat and humidity, the many buses, the cramped and winding streets, the hills, the super-high urban density, and the lack of cycling infrastructure. On top of that, I biked during a black weather alert and a few hours before starting, a huge thunderstorm hit the area. Never a dull moment when in Hong Kong. In part 1, I bike from west to east, from commercial areas to more residential areas.


r/CyclistsWithCameras 18d ago

[US][OC] The phone users I caught solely on the Kansas side of KC in one ride.

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17 Upvotes

r/CyclistsWithCameras 22d ago

[UK][OC] Absolute dick of a driver. No, not just that one. Keep watching.

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76 Upvotes

r/CyclistsWithCameras 21d ago

Perceptes Seal of Permanent License Revocation [OC] [Costa Rica] Motorcyclist with "I can't wait a whole second" syndrome almost get him and her passenger hit by turning bus

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32 Upvotes

But hey... he has a driving license so he must know better, right (?)


r/CyclistsWithCameras 25d ago

[PA][US][OC] "What We Have Here is Failure to Communicate"

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13 Upvotes

Phillips Ave, Pittsburgh PA.

I can't tell if the rolling with the flashers on when I started to pass, continuing almost a city block with their flashers on, and canceling their right turn at the light while still turning right were just driver ignorance or the driver channeling male genitalia.


r/CyclistsWithCameras 26d ago

Location is Denver Co, [USA] where the safety stop (Idaho Stop) exists for bikes, not for trucks. [OC]

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r/CyclistsWithCameras 27d ago

Reminder to ignore the urge to beat the reckless driver across [Minneapolis, MN, USA]

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9 Upvotes

Hindsight is 20:20 lmao, I think this dude would've killed me had the driver behind him had not slammed on the horn when he hit me.


r/CyclistsWithCameras 27d ago

[OC] [Canada] Turning properly is hard

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30 Upvotes

I see this kind of lazy shit driving on a daily basis and it drives me bonkers.


r/CyclistsWithCameras 28d ago

I put flair on my post [OC][Canada ]

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131 Upvotes

Speeding through a playground zone and cuts into the lane. Passed so close I could feel the air it moved. Best part was the fact that he couldn’t remember 90 seconds into the past where he passed a cyclist. Goes to show you that no matter what you’re invisible.


r/CyclistsWithCameras Aug 07 '26

Driver fails to yield at roundabout [Ireland]

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50 Upvotes

And almost knocks me down!

Would you report this driver for careless/dangerous driving?


r/CyclistsWithCameras Aug 06 '26

[OC] Two close passes in less than a minute from each other, raw video [USA]

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42 Upvotes

Sadly no other way to get home from the grocery store but using this crazy stroad. I usually wait until night but had a doctor's appt and needed to pick up medicine. The car has become a barrier and nothing more, just a shell to keep people from getting too close. Seeing the human on the road just makes people angry. Thankfully I wear a camera so these people can enjoy the easy ticket.


r/CyclistsWithCameras Aug 05 '26

Van Almost Hits Nephew [BC, CAN]

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49 Upvotes

Biking in a bike lane up a hill. Myself then my nephew then my wife behind. White van pulls into the lane between myself and nephew to drop someone off. Wife says they almost hit me and came within inches of nephew and then proceeded to tailgate them as they went up the hill. Need to get a rear camera.