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.
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.
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.
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.
Why record your ride?
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.
Want to share your story?
We’d love to hear from you. If you would like to share your stories and experience as a cyclist please reach out to the UpRide team.
