Category: Compilation

Testing My Reaction Skills

WESTERN AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA

From the UpRider: “Riding to meet the group and the lovely motorist either didn’t see me or intended to run me off the road.”

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Close Call At Intersection

WESTERN AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA

A last-minute decision to cut across two traffic lanes creates a close call for the UpRider and another driver.

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Cutting Corners

ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES

From the UpRider: “Pomerleau Construction truck. Website states total “commitment to safety for employees…general public…” Really?”

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If you ride on the road, it’s getting harder to get home safely. More distracted, dangerous drivers and infrastructure that hasn’t kept up with demand. It’s tough out there, and it’s time to do something about it. 

We believe there are three things that can change the safety equation for bike riders. Raising AWARENESS of how big the problem is and the changes that can be made to make sure every road user gets home safely. Influencing planning priorities with the only real-world INFORMATION on cycling black spots. Getting the evidence needed to PROSECUTE drivers who continue to put lives at risk.

Make your mark on improving cycling safety by posting your footage of any incidents you’ve encountered. When you add to UpRide, everyone benefits. 

Oblivious Close Call

VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA

A driver not giving way at a roundabout, oblivious to being seconds away from colliding into a cyclist.

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Near Crash Onto Oncoming Car

HYTHE, UNITED KINGDOM

From the UpRider: “Swerves left into our group to avoid the collision – averted as the oncoming car stopped completely. Saved him no time at all as we caught him up at the traffic light at the top of the hill and went past him when he was stuck in traffic in the town. Erratic driving at its finest. Reported to the police.”

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Braking Point

CALIFORNIA, united states

An SUV turning nearly collided head-on with a cyclist in the “protected” bike lane. Luckily the cyclist braked in time but this close call highlights the dangers of bike lanes hidden behind parked cars and whether they are truly safe.

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Intimidation Swerve

SOUTH PERTH, AUSTRALIA

A driver swerves towards a cyclist, seconds before anything disastrous happens. Could it have been an intimidation tactic or a momentary loss of control?

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SUV Takeover

HORNCASTLE, UNITED KINGDOM

A reckless move caught on camera – An SUV overtakes a lorry, despite other drivers staying safely in their lanes.

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If you ride on the road, it’s getting harder to get home safely. More distracted, dangerous drivers and infrastructure that hasn’t kept up with demand. It’s tough out there, and it’s time to do something about it. 

We believe there are three things that can change the safety equation for bike riders. Raising AWARENESS of how big the problem is and the changes that can be made to make sure every road user gets home safely. Influencing planning priorities with the only real-world INFORMATION on cycling black spots. Getting the evidence needed to PROSECUTE drivers who continue to put lives at risk.

Make your mark on improving cycling safety by posting your footage of any incidents you’ve encountered. When you add to UpRide, everyone benefits. 

Close Pass With Confrontational Driver

TEXAS, united states

From the UpRider: “I was occupying the right most side of the right most lane, per Texas law. Driver had the left lane to move into, but chose to pass within 3 ft. of me. He then pulled over, exited his vehicle, entered the active roadway, on foot, and yelled as I passed.”

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Roundabout Push In

Reading, UNITED KINGDOM

As the UpRider enters the roundabout, the driver pushes in without paying attention, nearly causing a collision with the cyclist.

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Scared The Crap Out Of Us

united states

An UpRider narrowly escaped a collision with a speeding truck that overtook them from behind. Such aggressive actions endanger other road users and highlight the importance of capturing incidents like these from behind.

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Impatient Pass Into Oncoming Traffic

CHEADLE, UNITED KINGDOM

An UpRider captures the moment a driver impatiently overtakes the car behind them and passes the cyclist closely, risking oncoming traffic. Impatient drivers like this can cause serious accidents if other road users don’t remain vigilant on the road.

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Truck Veered Into Bike Lane

GEORGIA, UNITED STATES

Bike lanes are intended to provide a safe space for cyclists, yet their safety is compromised when impatient drivers disregard boundaries and speed past.

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If you ride on the road, it’s getting harder to get home safely. More distracted, dangerous drivers and infrastructure that hasn’t kept up with demand. It’s tough out there, and it’s time to do something about it. 

We believe there are three things that can change the safety equation for bike riders. Raising AWARENESS of how big the problem is and the changes that can be made to make sure every road user gets home safely. Influencing planning priorities with the only real-world INFORMATION on cycling black spots. Getting the evidence needed to PROSECUTE drivers who continue to put lives at risk.

Make your mark on improving cycling safety by posting your footage of any incidents you’ve encountered. When you add to UpRide, everyone benefits. 

The new year has arrived, bringing with it new incidents that continue to astonish us. From odd encounters to questionable road accidents, the variety of situations UpRiders come across is vast.

That’s why riding with a dashcam is beneficial for safety—sometimes, these incidents seem too surreal to be true, but visual evidence provides undeniable proof in the recording.

Here are some of the most noteworthy videos captured by our UpRiders in 2024:

Fast Car on Guadalupe Bike Trail

CALIFORNIA, USA

While cycling on a trail, the UpRider was almost run over by a speeding car on the Guadalupe Bike Trail, which is meant only for cyclists and pedestrians.

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Bumped by Driver

NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA

Maybe someone forgot to put on the brakes? A driver, looking down and rolling forward, bumped into a cyclist and then drove off in the opposite direction.

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Cycle Path or Hoon Hwy

WESTERN AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA

From the UpRider: 
“Unregistered hoons (read most likely stolen) using the cycle path as their personal hwy. Regularly seen doing ridiculous speeds and dangerous maneuverers along the path with no care for themselves or anyone else.”

It’s important to be vigilant and record these incidents, especially if they’re potentially dangerous to yourself and others.

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Kangaroo Wants to Hitch a Hike

WESTERN AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA

Looks like the kangaroo was planning to escape the daylight heatwave but instead bumped into some cyclists on a nighttime stroll. Only stories as wild as this can be captured with a dashcam.

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If you ride on the road, it’s getting harder to get home safely. More distracted, dangerous drivers and infrastructure that hasn’t kept up with demand. It’s tough out there, and it’s time to do something about it. 

We believe there are three things that can change the safety equation for bike riders. Raising AWARENESS of how big the problem is and the changes that can be made to make sure every road user gets home safely. Influencing planning priorities with the only real-world INFORMATION on cycling black spots. Getting the evidence needed to PROSECUTE drivers who continue to put lives at risk.

Make your mark on improving cycling safety by posting your footage of any incidents you’ve encountered. When you add to UpRide, everyone benefits. 

Close Call With A Gator

FLORIDA, USA

A Florida local trying to join this UpRider’s early morning ride.

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Too Many Dogs

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA

“I always warned people I was approaching, but this particular group were particularly obnoxious and totally failed to control their large group of small dogs.”

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Taken Out By A Kangaroo

NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA

From the UpRider: 
“Riding Wednesday morning a kangaroo came out of the RHS and took me out travelling at around 40kph. Currently in Canberra Hospital receiving treatment for 11 broken ribs very very painful.”

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Sheep Dog

ONTARIO, CANADA

Bounding across the road and running straight into the rear of the pack, knocking him off the bike.

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If you ride on the road, it’s getting harder to get home safely. More distracted, dangerous drivers and infrastructure that hasn’t kept up with demand. It’s tough out there, and it’s time to do something about it. 

We believe there are three things that can change the safety equation for bike riders. Raising AWARENESS of how big the problem is and the changes that can be made to make sure every road user gets home safely. Influencing planning priorities with the only real-world INFORMATION on cycling black spots. Getting the evidence needed to PROSECUTE drivers who continue to put lives at risk.

Make your mark on improving cycling safety by posting your footage of any incidents you’ve encountered. When you add to UpRide, everyone benefits. 

Collision With E-Scooter

Perth, AUSTRALIA

“An e-scooter rider failed to give way, turning onto the main path without looking or stopping. The result was a collision at 30km/h”

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Being A Beam Rider

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA

No helmet, no worries.

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Russian Roulette

Moscow, russia

Why did the e-scooter receive a ticket in Moscow?

Because it couldn’t stop Russian through bike paths!

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Flooded Tunnel

Antwerp, Belgium

Foolish e-scooter rider worsening the situation in the flooded tunnel.

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If you ride on the road, it’s getting harder to get home safely. More distracted, dangerous drivers and infrastructure that hasn’t kept up with demand. It’s tough out there, and it’s time to do something about it. 

We believe there are three things that can change the safety equation for bike riders. Raising AWARENESS of how big the problem is and the changes that can be made to make sure every road user gets home safely. Influencing planning priorities with the only real-world INFORMATION on cycling black spots. Getting the evidence needed to PROSECUTE drivers who continue to put lives at risk.

Make your mark on improving cycling safety by posting your footage of any incidents you’ve encountered. When you add to UpRide, everyone benefits.