Stormy
Speeding Up
- Aug 2, 2012
- 78
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Hi All,
am just back from my trip to Shimanamikaido, Miyajima, Hiroshima and Himeji (probably around 675km of riding).
It was great sightriding and a good kick off for my 2014 bike season. Despite my heavy backpack I did well and definitely want to go back.
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Here a few learnings:
- Shimanamikaido, as beautiful as it is, is close to modern piracy as every bridge commands a toll of 50 to 200 yen
- Shikoku is definitely a place I want to go back and see more off.
- The Honshu-side of the Inland Sea along the cost is cycling friendly only at times. Particularly, north of Fukuyama and all the way up to Osaka can be a disaster. Highway 250 North of Okayama seems to be an excellent alternative. I unfortunately spent too much time on Route 2, which is an absolute No Go for the most part. Learning: if you wanna ride urban, why not stay in Tokyo...
- I always tend to pack too heavy, no matter how much I leave behind.
Next trips on the list are: Nara Peninsula, Kyusho and Shikoku. Company welcome.
Cheers,
Norm
am just back from my trip to Shimanamikaido, Miyajima, Hiroshima and Himeji (probably around 675km of riding).
It was great sightriding and a good kick off for my 2014 bike season. Despite my heavy backpack I did well and definitely want to go back.
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Here a few learnings:
- Shimanamikaido, as beautiful as it is, is close to modern piracy as every bridge commands a toll of 50 to 200 yen
- Shikoku is definitely a place I want to go back and see more off.
- The Honshu-side of the Inland Sea along the cost is cycling friendly only at times. Particularly, north of Fukuyama and all the way up to Osaka can be a disaster. Highway 250 North of Okayama seems to be an excellent alternative. I unfortunately spent too much time on Route 2, which is an absolute No Go for the most part. Learning: if you wanna ride urban, why not stay in Tokyo...
- I always tend to pack too heavy, no matter how much I leave behind.
Next trips on the list are: Nara Peninsula, Kyusho and Shikoku. Company welcome.
Cheers,
Norm