kyoazu
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- Nov 5, 2014
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Wakkanai to Sapporo
Hi folks. I'm planning to ride from Wakkanai to Sapporo for a week during Silver Week. As this is my first touring trip and first time taking my bike outside Kanto, I'm pretty unsure what to expect. Has anyone done this route before?
Here are the details:
The aim of the trip is mostly to do some sightseeing and explore Hokkaido area. According to some rough estimations, it's about 400km from Wakkanai to Sapporo if I go inland alongside National Route 40.
The plan is to take my road bike and pack as light as possible, as in a backpack with a t-shirt, charger, phone, sandals etc. Currently toying with the idea of taking a tent + sleeping bag but ideally, I'd like to pack as light as possible especially since my bike is already on the heavy side.
Shipping my bike from Tochigi to Wakkanai:
I've seen people mention Seino (http://www.seino.co.jp/seino/service/domestic/cycling/) here on TCC and other places. For people who have used it, how was it? I read all you need is a rinko bag but I'm paranoid about arriving in Wakkanai to see the derailleur is bent out of shape.
Maps/Garmin
I don't have a Garmin/dedicated GPS device. Is it possible to rent one? Currently planning to save for a 510 but they're pretty damn expensive…
Hi folks. I'm planning to ride from Wakkanai to Sapporo for a week during Silver Week. As this is my first touring trip and first time taking my bike outside Kanto, I'm pretty unsure what to expect. Has anyone done this route before?
Here are the details:
The aim of the trip is mostly to do some sightseeing and explore Hokkaido area. According to some rough estimations, it's about 400km from Wakkanai to Sapporo if I go inland alongside National Route 40.
The plan is to take my road bike and pack as light as possible, as in a backpack with a t-shirt, charger, phone, sandals etc. Currently toying with the idea of taking a tent + sleeping bag but ideally, I'd like to pack as light as possible especially since my bike is already on the heavy side.
Shipping my bike from Tochigi to Wakkanai:
I've seen people mention Seino (http://www.seino.co.jp/seino/service/domestic/cycling/) here on TCC and other places. For people who have used it, how was it? I read all you need is a rinko bag but I'm paranoid about arriving in Wakkanai to see the derailleur is bent out of shape.
Maps/Garmin
I don't have a Garmin/dedicated GPS device. Is it possible to rent one? Currently planning to save for a 510 but they're pretty damn expensive…