I'm a big fan of Maddy Novich's Instagram channel Cargo Bike Momma, so I was thrilled when she and her husband Jeff agreed to show me some of the ways they use bikes to get around New York City. But as they were showing me around, I was struck by some of the make-it or break-it moments they encounter every day that either make their lives easier, or throw up barriers they need to overcome.

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In this video, I was riding a Priority Eight from my new sponsor, and it was zippy, quick and super-fun to ride: https://alnk.to/cb27bTs

0:00 Introduction
1:36 Make-it Moment: Protected bike lanes
2:59 Overcoming a Break-it Moment: Disconnected network
3:48 Overcoming a Break-it Moment: Unprotected intersections
4:27 Make-it Moment: The costs of cycling
5:29 Make-it Moment: Parks with great bike access
6:15 Overcoming a Break-it Moment: Lack of bike storage
7:37 Overcoming a Break-it Moment: Winter
9:41 Final thoughts on family bike life in a big city

#cycling #bike #commuting

A huge thanks to my sponsors this year. They support this channel, so please support them. They also make amazing products that I use every day and endorse without hesitation.

Priority Bikes: I happily rode the Priority Continuum Onyx through many Canadian winters before they signed on as a sponsor: https://bit.ly/3tzXTee

Two Wheel Gear: My favourite bike bags and panniers, and the best convertible backpack-pannier that I’ve ever used: https://twowheelgear.com/?utm_source=...

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I don’t really do proper product reviews, but here are some products that I’ve tried on this channel that I like. (Of course, you don’t need anything fancy to ride a bike, other than a bike, but these are Amazon affiliate links, and I get paid a small commission if you buy them 😉)

• If you ride a bike in the city, you need a good lock. Litelok is a good option: us.litelok.com/SHIFTER
• If you wear a helmet and like to be well-lit, consider the Lumos: ridelumos.com/shifter
• Hindsight sunglasses have mirrors so you can see behind you while you ride. Plus, they look good: https://collabs.shop/f9hvof
• Love these RedShift Acrlight Smart LED Pedals: https://redshiftsports.com/collection...
• Crane Bicycle Bell (the ding is sublime): https://amzn.to/48gsHQ2
• Bicycle Cargo Net (why did it take so long for me to buy one of these?): https://amzn.to/31s1Ovu
• Vaude Cover II Rain Poncho (for higher-end, try Cleverhood or People’s Poncho): https://amzn.to/3jLkift
• Peak Design phone case (the one I use, paired with the Peak Design phone mount): https://amzn.to/48giWS6

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