Discovering Places on Two Wheels: My Bicycle Vlogging Journey
I’ve always loved riding a bicycle. There’s something about being on two wheels; the wind on your face, the freedom to explore, and the joy of just moving, that has always drawn me in. It’s not just exercise or transportation; it’s fun, it’s eco-friendly, it’s economical, and it’s a feeling I can’t quite explain until you experience it.
Funny enough, I didn’t start riding a bicycle for fun initially. I actually bought my current bicycle for a side hustle, delivery services. But almost immediately, I thought: why not use this bike for my content creation journey too? I want to capture places in motion, share views, streets, markets, and moments as I ride. I’ll be getting a phone holder and a few cycling kits to make my vlogging smooth, safe, and enjoyable.
Thinking back, my love for riding began much earlier. I learnt to ride when I was in junior secondary school at Isolo Secondary School. I still remember one holiday when my father gave me some money specifically to learn how to ride a bicycle. He couldn’t buy one for me at the time, but he clearly understood the importance of having this skill. That gesture has stayed with me, I’m really grateful for it, because it gave me independence, confidence, and a skill I still use today.
I would go to Alfa Taye’s bicycle shop to rent a bike and practice on the streets. The system was simple: you pay for the time you want, ₦50 for 30 minutes, ₦100 for 1 hour. Adult bikes cost a little more. If you exceeded your paid time, you had to pay extra, and personal items like clothes or slippers could be held until payment was made, but you could always plead or promise to pay later.
I would say I was mostly self-taught. I fell a few times, lost control, scraped my knees, but I kept going. I learned that the key was balance and focus; always looking ahead, not at the pedals. Alfa Taye also repaired and sold bicycles, and last I heard, he’s still in business. Those early days shaped my love for riding and built the foundation for the adventures I’m embarking on today.
A few years later, right after my NYSC program, I even learnt how to ride a motorcycle within the premises of Usman Danfodio University in Sokoto State, but that’s a story I’ll save for another post.
Fast forward to today: I found my current bicycle on Facebook Marketplace. I reached out to the seller, negotiated, and we agreed on a pickup location at Alaba Rago, which is just after Iyana Iba if you’re coming from Iyana Ipaja through Igando on the way to LASU (Lagos State University). It was my first time visiting the area, and I love discovering new places, so I was already excited. I met the seller, tested the bike, loved it immediately, made the payment, and the deal was done. (I forgot to take pictures that day, next time I’ll remember!)
Now, this bicycle isn’t just a bike to me, it’s the start of a new chapter. A chapter of discovering places, capturing moments, and sharing life in motion. I can’t wait to ride, vlog, and show you everything I see along the way.
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