We've all seen numerous videos taken by people who ride bikes and it occurred to me that some of the riding recorded an put on the internet is astonishingly bad. I've just watched some guy pull away from a stop, wheelie for about 200 yards (nice), overtake bikes and cars over solid white lines (whilst the car was trying to go around a cyclist) and pile through a 30 zone at about 55mph. The chaps got his full name on his Youtube profile so if nothing else, he's putting his license at risk. I'm sure there are some out there who have a camera on their bike to improve their riding (IAM/RoSPA style), record a route or use it on track days to improve their lines, but I can't help feeling that people take more risks when there's the ability to show off later. So here's the question. Do you think he would be riding like that if he didn't have a camera on-board to play up to? After all they are marketed as 'extreme sports cameras' to record your death defying stunts then show your friends just how rad you are. Comments welcomed below or course!
I cannot understand why anyone puts up incriminating evidence on YouTube. They are all mad and deserve all they get.
I am sure that there would be a positive correlation between go-pro users and those involved in road traffic incidents. Whether or not the behaviour is increased by the addition of a go-pro or whether go-pros are more likely to be purchased by someone more likely to behave like that on the road would be harder to prove. Does marketing cause behaviours or does it appeal to exhibitors of behaviour types? A pretty deep question. Interesting though!
Pointless accoutrement. And at >£300 an expensive one. Sooner use the money for something to make the bike either stop or handle better. Same people buy these as those who wank in the mirror. I might get a twatting for that last bit. :Hurting:
I like making videos with my go-pro. I'll use it parachuting, driving, any where there is something fun going on. I don't use a mirror though. I have a go pro so I just watch the last one and self-compete. Pays to be a winner!!!
is your mirror like wood chip wallpaper yet? that'll give you a clue...... as for the OPs question. Overall neutral, people will always take risks, in front of mates, crowds,strangers - showing off. Cameras are just another excuse/reason.
Do you think they take more risks though? Surely the temptation is to do something amazing to show your friends? I'd be interested to hear from those with the cameras too.....do you go a bit giddy with it on? Do you have to reign yourself in? Or does it make no difference? I know @mattmccabebrown has (had) one? @andyp79 ?
When I made my last video I rode the same road 12 times in order to get the camera angles I wanted. I wasn't really having tons of fun, I was trying to get interesting shots.
OK, so you were riding with the express intention of making a video from it, cutting it together and making it into a good looking film. Did you feel you were concentrating on your riding or concentrating on getting good shots to make a better film....or both I guess? Just to be clear I'm not setting you up to be critical....I've not seen the video, but I'm interested in how you thought about it and whether you approached your riding differently as a result of going out to make a video.
Good point re correlation. Similarly those who wear fluoro are less likely to be involved in an accident. I would imagine that someone out riding to take a video would be much more likely to 'push the envelope'.
I think if you are a natural show-off, then adding a GoPro is quite likely to encourage you to ride more 'dramatically', for want of a better phrase.
My riding is never going to impress anyone. The main purpose was to try the camera to see what I could put together. I went out purely to get footage rather than to travel or to ride. I would wait for clear road as much as possible to get unbroken runs, to be honest much of it is actually under the speed limit rather than on it. I wanted the final video to impress (fail!) wby presenting the illusion of speed and skill through editing and camera choice. If I'd been trying to shoot a police chase or wheelie shots I'm sure it would have been a very different experience.
This video is almost entirely shot on half a mile or so of road with a bit of the journey there and back.
Wether it does or doesnt isnt the issu. The issue is you look a cock with one stuck on yer head! That alone should make them Banned
I've only used one on track. I think to use one on the road is a mistake. Can't the coppers take it off you and review the footage if they pull you over? If you've been a twat you just end up incriminating yourself and providing the evidence. And posting on the internet is just plain stupid if it shows anything stupid and you can be traced. I wonder how many individuals have been prosecuted this way, if any?
