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- Nov 16, 2009
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I came across an interesting article entitled "A Bear Is Ripping Off My Nipple" from the Outdoor Japan website when I was researching the risk of bear attacks during my October cycling tour in Japan. It recounts a harrowing experience of a trail runner when he was attacked by a bear while running through the mountains.
http://www.outdoorjapan.com/magazine/story_details/232
As my wife is already worried that I will be on a solo tour far away from home (Vancouver BC) during the time of year that bears are on a quest to fatten up before hibernation, the risk of a bear attack, however remote, is not exactly reassuring to her. Nonetheless, I read that there are several deaths in Japan each year from bear attacks. My question, then is, has anyone come across any bears during their rides in the mountains? Are certain areas known to have more bears than others?
Also, further to my earlier post about recommended mountain rides, it would be great if anyone could suggest one area or place that could be used as a base for a few days of scenic riding within, say, a 250 km radius from Tokyo.
Thanks,
Jim
http://www.outdoorjapan.com/magazine/story_details/232
As my wife is already worried that I will be on a solo tour far away from home (Vancouver BC) during the time of year that bears are on a quest to fatten up before hibernation, the risk of a bear attack, however remote, is not exactly reassuring to her. Nonetheless, I read that there are several deaths in Japan each year from bear attacks. My question, then is, has anyone come across any bears during their rides in the mountains? Are certain areas known to have more bears than others?
Also, further to my earlier post about recommended mountain rides, it would be great if anyone could suggest one area or place that could be used as a base for a few days of scenic riding within, say, a 250 km radius from Tokyo.
Thanks,
Jim