UpRide.cc - Make Cycling Safer
UpRide turns daily rides into data that drives change. Every UpRider has a story. Here is Paul’s. What happened prior to this incident and why do you record your ride? I’ve had multiple close passes over the years. I started recording to protect myself when the original Fly6 came out, but it was a close […]
UpRide turns daily rides into data that drives change. A driver close passed UpRider S, then suddenly pulled over further down the road. Moments later, he whipped a U-turn, blared his horn, and sped past the cyclist again – this time even closer, with his horn blaring the entire way. Every UpRider has a story. […]
UpRide turns daily rides into data that drives change. UpRider F has seen what can happen when things escalate. One minute, he was riding home from work. The next, he was stepping in to stop a driver physically assaulting his friend. They reported it. The driver got fined. But it didn’t feel like justice. Since […]
A South Melbourne cyclist was riding his regular route along Clarendon Street when a car pulled out directly in front of him. With no time to stop or swerve, he collided head-on – breaking three ribs and his shoulder blade. Thankfully, a police car happened to be driving past in the opposite direction… UpRide turns […]
When a P-plater in a ute deliberately close-passed this rider, it wasn’t just a frightening moment—it was proof of how vulnerable cyclists can be on our roads. By sharing footage on UpRide, incidents like this become part of a global movement turning awareness into action, pushing for better planning, infrastructure, and accountability. UpRide turns daily […]
Even with clear video evidence of a dangerous close pass, the Sheriff said there was nothing they could do. This cyclist started recording after a terrifying incident in 2017 – and it happened again. Same danger, but this time, it was all on camera. That’s why UpRide exists: to expose the risks, show the patterns, […]
After four decades of cycling in Sydney, UpRider S knows the roads—but nothing prepares you for being intentionally hit by a driver. This disturbing incident was caught on camera, and thanks to the footage, the driver has now been charged. It’s a powerful reminder of why visibility, education, and accountability matter. Why do you record […]
When Uprider J set out for his morning ride, he didn’t expect to capture being hit by a car. His dedication to cycling safety advocacy and holding motorists accountable is the reason he continues to record his rides. Why do you record your ride? I have had some near misses and falls while riding my […]
You never expect a casual trail ride to end with a crash. But for this cyclist, one careless driver and a routine intersection nearly changed everything – thankfully, it was all caught on camera. What happened before the incident and why do you record your ride? My brother and I had been on a ride […]
UpRide Story: Head On With Illegal E-Bike “I was cycling going home, staying on the left side of the trail (I’m from Australia) with a visible white dividing line in the middle, when 2 teens who were racing on their home-made modified motorized bikes suddenly showed up and crashed into me head-on. He was on […]