Hello everyone, my name is Fadi. I'm from Canada but I've been living in Tokyo for the past 8 months. I joined TCC for one main reason; I want to ride the famous coast to coast route from Tokyo to Niigata in the first week of May. I've already found two really helpful posts on here. This one and this one. However, my main problem is that I have very little riding experience. I am actually a long distance runner. Ran a half-marathon a couple months ago in just under 1:34. So I think I am relatively fit but I know that riding requires more than just fitness (?). So I am here looking for advice, words of wisdom or any help really.
Here are some questions that I have :
- Can a noob like me train and pull this off in 3 months time ?
- Where can I rent a road bike or buy a cheap(ish) used one ?
- Is the first week of May a good time for a ride like this one ?
Any help is appreciated.
Thank you !
(not sure if this is the right place for this post)
Here are some questions that I have :
- Can a noob like me train and pull this off in 3 months time ?
- Where can I rent a road bike or buy a cheap(ish) used one ?
- Is the first week of May a good time for a ride like this one ?
Any help is appreciated.
Thank you !
(not sure if this is the right place for this post)