BevHillsDrummer
Warming-Up
- Jun 18, 2012
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はじめまして!新しい友達にありがとうございました。 よろしくお願いします!!
Thanks for letting me join TCC! I'm stoked to have found you guys and gals, and apologize in advance for the onslaught of newbie questions you all are about to endure.
I currently live in Los Angeles, CA, but I'm moving to Tokyo in January of 2013. I've been riding in and around LA for the past 4 years or so, and recently got a new road bike--a Cannondale CAAD 8-- which I plan on bringing to Japan.
I get real thrill out of urban biking and California grants bicyclists and motorists the same rights under the law, so I ride pretty aggressively through LA traffic. There's really nothing like flying past frustrated motorists while they spend hours sitting on Santa Monica Blvd. during rush hour...it's often the highlight of my day. I definitely want to tread lightly and don't want to ruffle any feathers when I arrive in Tokyo though, so your guidance will be much appreciated.
When I was in Japan last time, I noticed that most everyone was riding on the sidewalk and not the street. Is that the law or a preference? I feel much more comfortable in the street than on the sidewalk--- will that be a problem?
I'm sure this has been asked and answered a million times, but whats the policy regarding bikes and the trains? I can't imagine fitting a bike on the train during rush hour or at last train, but is it ok during less busy times?
If anyone has any stories or tips about commuting in Tokyo on a bike, I'd love to hear. Sorry for the long post...Thanks again!!
Thanks for letting me join TCC! I'm stoked to have found you guys and gals, and apologize in advance for the onslaught of newbie questions you all are about to endure.
I currently live in Los Angeles, CA, but I'm moving to Tokyo in January of 2013. I've been riding in and around LA for the past 4 years or so, and recently got a new road bike--a Cannondale CAAD 8-- which I plan on bringing to Japan.
I get real thrill out of urban biking and California grants bicyclists and motorists the same rights under the law, so I ride pretty aggressively through LA traffic. There's really nothing like flying past frustrated motorists while they spend hours sitting on Santa Monica Blvd. during rush hour...it's often the highlight of my day. I definitely want to tread lightly and don't want to ruffle any feathers when I arrive in Tokyo though, so your guidance will be much appreciated.
When I was in Japan last time, I noticed that most everyone was riding on the sidewalk and not the street. Is that the law or a preference? I feel much more comfortable in the street than on the sidewalk--- will that be a problem?
I'm sure this has been asked and answered a million times, but whats the policy regarding bikes and the trains? I can't imagine fitting a bike on the train during rush hour or at last train, but is it ok during less busy times?
If anyone has any stories or tips about commuting in Tokyo on a bike, I'd love to hear. Sorry for the long post...Thanks again!!