koribeyer
Speeding Up
- May 29, 2008
- 409
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Hi everyone,
I'm planning a 12 day tour of Tohoku starting August 1st. I was originally planning to start in Aomori and head back towards Tokyo but some of the cyclists on yesterdays Westside Tour suggested it would be better to go with the wind-- South to North (Thank you for the tip!!!!)
So now the tentative plan is now to start in Sendai and head north along the east coast, rt 398 at first and then rt45 . I hope to do at least a 100km a day, which I think is doable for my fitness level. After I hit the north of honshu, should I head down the west side or hop a ferry and do some of Hokkaido? Head south again through the mountains on rt 4? Suggestions?
I'll be staying in hotels, hostels, rider houses, with friends etc but NOT camping. Though camping sounds fun, I'd rather use more energy for cycling.
Things experienced tourers have suggested I pack
a drain stopper
single quantity laundry detergent x 12
a very bright front light
a head light (like climbers use)
and all the usual day trip stuff too, of course.
Anything you found very useful on your touring? This is my first time touring so any advice would be awesome.
Thank you!
I'm planning a 12 day tour of Tohoku starting August 1st. I was originally planning to start in Aomori and head back towards Tokyo but some of the cyclists on yesterdays Westside Tour suggested it would be better to go with the wind-- South to North (Thank you for the tip!!!!)
So now the tentative plan is now to start in Sendai and head north along the east coast, rt 398 at first and then rt45 . I hope to do at least a 100km a day, which I think is doable for my fitness level. After I hit the north of honshu, should I head down the west side or hop a ferry and do some of Hokkaido? Head south again through the mountains on rt 4? Suggestions?
I'll be staying in hotels, hostels, rider houses, with friends etc but NOT camping. Though camping sounds fun, I'd rather use more energy for cycling.
Things experienced tourers have suggested I pack
a drain stopper
single quantity laundry detergent x 12
a very bright front light
a head light (like climbers use)
and all the usual day trip stuff too, of course.
Anything you found very useful on your touring? This is my first time touring so any advice would be awesome.
Thank you!