Thanks for letting me be a part of Tokyo Cycling Club!
I'm 47 and at the beginning stages of planning my adventure for my 50th birthday. My plan is to cycle from Tokyo to Kyoto (or Kyoto to Tokyo) in May. While I have never been to Japan, I did study Japanese politics during the 1980s and am an obsessive viewer of NHK World.
Initial research has identified a couple of routes but there's much research to be done. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
By the way, the road bike that I usually ride is a Scott CR1 Team. It's an entry level carbon frame with low-mid range components. The hybrid that I ride is an ancient Bridgestone MB-6. And my single-speed is a converted 1980s Peugeot.
Also, I speak no Japanese and am vegetarian ... so advice there would be appreciated, too.
Let me know if you're in DC. We have great bike trails and bike lanes. Would be happy to show you around.
--Patrick
I'm 47 and at the beginning stages of planning my adventure for my 50th birthday. My plan is to cycle from Tokyo to Kyoto (or Kyoto to Tokyo) in May. While I have never been to Japan, I did study Japanese politics during the 1980s and am an obsessive viewer of NHK World.
Initial research has identified a couple of routes but there's much research to be done. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
By the way, the road bike that I usually ride is a Scott CR1 Team. It's an entry level carbon frame with low-mid range components. The hybrid that I ride is an ancient Bridgestone MB-6. And my single-speed is a converted 1980s Peugeot.
Also, I speak no Japanese and am vegetarian ... so advice there would be appreciated, too.
Let me know if you're in DC. We have great bike trails and bike lanes. Would be happy to show you around.
--Patrick