10 Car-Free Influencers to Scoot Around With

With rising gas prices, environmental concerns, and sky-high car costs, more people are opting for a car-free lifestyle. How do these influencers get around? Without a car, bikes, motorcycles, scooters, and even an electric unicycle become modes of transportation for these car-free influencers.

10 car-free influencers to follow

Johnathon Denton aka dentonperformancedesign

Johnathon is an avid motorcycle enthusiast based in North Georgia, where he runs Denton Performance Design. His company uses cutting-edge technology to provide custom modifications on late-model motorcycles, making these bikes the perfect reason to start a car-free revolution. He is a micro-influencer on Instagram whose company’s creations turn heads on the coast of Japan, at the drive-in, and cruising down the open road in a way that cars simply can’t compete.

Phil Ritz aka Sustainability Phil in NYC

NYC-based Phil is a sustainability and environmental finance professional. In his downtime, Phil relays the importance of reducing our carbon footprint to his 122.9K TikTok followers while traversing the city on foot. Phil shares shocking auto-related fatality statistics, the perks of bicycle sharing systems for tourists, and gives viewers a tour of NYC’s five bike boroughs.

Jenna Phillips aka jennabikes

Jenna enjoys living a car-free life by biking around Portland, Oregon. She is a nano-influencer on TikTok who spreads “glorious bike propaganda” with funny content about her daily commute and adventures about town. Whether she’s running errands, going on a weekend getaway with her husband, or treating her followers to a look at her daily work commute, Jenna always does so car-free and with a sense of humor.

Ryan Van Duzer

Ryan aspires to make the world a better place, starting with motivating people to get out and seize the day by mountain biking, trail running, hiking, and more. Ryan documents his travels and tips to show others that you don’t need a car to enjoy all of the experiences the world has to offer. His 152K YouTube subscribers look to Ryan for the best low-maintenance “bikepacking” bike, his adventures “bikepacking” to the rim of the Grand Canyon, and how to live a car-free life on a bike.

Kelly Chameleon

Kelly has a unique way of getting where she needs to go sans car — she rides an electric unicycle instead. Kelly’s 275.7K TikTok followers watch as she literally takes her ride of choice to the next level, showcasing her monocross jumps as well as hitting the streets and natural surroundings with her impressive single-wheeled skills.

Amie Forbes aka pocketlife

Australian professional photographer Amie lives life “off the grid” with her two border collies in Brisbane. Amie is a micro-influencer on TikTok who shares the story of what led to trading her car for an electric bike, unboxing her latest mode of sustainable transportation, and giving her followers a glimpse into her “tiny house” sense of style.

Arleigh aka Bike Shop Girl

Arleigh is a former bicycle shop owner and current full-time filmmaker who promotes a shift to sustainable transportation, particularly bikes. She is a nano-influencer on YouTube who gives her followers a roundup of must-have bike accessories, basic bike maintenance tips, and treats them to her latest cargo bike unboxing.

Michelle aka One Less Car

What started out as a way to take charge of her health and turn her fitness routine up a notch became a way of life for Michelle. Since kicking her car to the curb, Michelle has cycled across Canada, through the U.K., and up the mountains in France. Michelle is a micro-influencer on YouTube whose subscribers tune in for her take on electric bikes, the best bag for on and off the bike, and a guide to the best cycling shoes and pedals for beginners.

Mary RM aka rebelwithoutacar

Mary wants to help others “tread lightly” on our precious planet by promoting the positive impact of “veggie-powered” commuting and travel. She is a nano-influencer on Instagram who shares helpful information for her fellow cyclists, like when to take advantage of free bike valet parking service, how to properly box your bike for airport travel, and a glimpse of the beautiful views she encounters from her life on two wheels.

Tom Babin aka Shifter

Tom teaches people fun, easy, and practical ways to commute and explore new places right from the comfort of our bicycles. By providing his 49.5K YouTube subscribers with practical tips and helpful hints, Tom makes the shift to bike life seem more accessible. Tom’s got the scoop on the best handlebars, gadgets, and bike models for your daily commute, as well as expert advice for carrying cargo on your bike.