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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-14-24, 09:09 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,998
Posted By 50PlusCycling

My wife doesn’t go with me on longer rides, but...

My wife doesn’t go with me on longer rides, but she does go on shorter rides with me and our daughter. She’s a career woman with a rather serious position in finance, and is quite busy. My work is...
Forum: Touring
05-14-24, 02:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 221
Posted By 50PlusCycling

The Nakasendo trail, from Tokyo to Kyoto, or vice...

The Nakasendo trail, from Tokyo to Kyoto, or vice versa, might work for you. Cycling the trail usually takes about a week. I live in Tokyo, and am planning a ride from here to Kyoto in the summer.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-24, 07:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 704
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I bought a new Scwhinn a few years ago, and was...

I bought a new Scwhinn a few years ago, and was unhappy with the quality. It was made in China, the welds looked like they had been done in a junior high school metal shop. The paint looked good when...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-10-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 27,184
Views: 3,181,852
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I did another 100km ride out to Saitama, and then...

I did another 100km ride out to Saitama, and then to Tokyo Bay. I felt very good heading out, I’ve managed to ride nearly 2000km since the end of February, and my fitness level is now pretty high....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,092
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I had to change a tubular on a long ride out in...

I had to change a tubular on a long ride out in the Everglades. Presta valves and canister adapters can be tricky at times, I lost most of the gas from the first canister, and much of it from the...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-08-24, 11:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 513
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I work from home, and most of what I need is...

I work from home, and most of what I need is within 10 minutes walk from where I live. If you think driving and parking is tough where you are, try living here in central Tokyo. But I do have a car,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-08-24, 11:09 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,248
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I like SPD pedals, they are simple, the cleats...

I like SPD pedals, they are simple, the cleats are long lasting, there are countless shoe options, including shoes, boots, and sandals which are useful for walking and cycling.

My favorite pedal...
Forum: Touring
05-08-24, 02:10 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,597
Posted By 50PlusCycling

One of the things I like about riding is that I...

One of the things I like about riding is that I can eat more without increasing my weight, or causing other issues with my health. I used to eat more of what was considered a “heart healthy” diet....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-24, 10:32 PM
Replies: 6,375
Views: 591,541
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Today was a leisurely ride around Tokyo, at an...

Today was a leisurely ride around Tokyo, at an easy pace, and enjoying the sights and sounds. Normally I would have gone on a longer and faster ride, but the wind is howling today.
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-04-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,438
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I started riding a motorcycle when I was 12, it...

I started riding a motorcycle when I was 12, it was a Honda motocrosser which was so tall I couldn’t reach the ground with my feet. But I loved it. I rode motorcycles for another 30-something years,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 919
Posted By 50PlusCycling

There are a lot of old bikes here in Japan,...

There are a lot of old bikes here in Japan, dating from the prewar years which have enclosed chains, and they are still running. The climate here runs from hot and humid to cold and dry, with lots of...
Forum: Touring
05-03-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 9,990
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Yesterday I was riding the Arakawa river trail,...

Yesterday I was riding the Arakawa river trail, which has occasional barriers to keep out motorcycles and motor scooters, but will allow bikes. Unfortunately, bikes with panniers will not fit...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 446
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I went with a steel bike, I built this All City...

I went with a steel bike, I built this All City Space Horse. I wanted a strong frame for rugged use and for bike packing, and after a few thousand kilometers, I’m happy with it. It’s well made, rides...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 346
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Use a quick release clamp if you live outside the...

Use a quick release clamp if you live outside the city, use a bolt if you live in the city. There seems to be a common mental disorder in cities which causes people to steal bike seats even when they...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-29-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 720
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I’ve never seen anyone involved in a fatal...

I’ve never seen anyone involved in a fatal accident in Japan who hasn’t gotten a jail sentence. These incidents make the news regularly. I was curious about the subject as I was a traffic homicide...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 03:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 622
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I don’t like rubbing dust and dirt into the...

I don’t like rubbing dust and dirt into the paint, I wash my bikes like I wash my car. Every other week or so I spray down my bike with low pressure water, and clean it with a soft brush, with a bit...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-28-24, 11:52 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,668
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I managed to get 8th on the All Time 10 lap...

I managed to get 8th on the All Time 10 lap average for the Yoyogi cycling path, I got 2nd for my age group. I kind of goofed it as I had miscounted how many laps that I had done, and the last one I...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-28-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 720
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Any collision which harms a cyclist or pedestrian...

Any collision which harms a cyclist or pedestrian should be considered a crime, and that is the case here in Japan. If a driver kills a pedestrian or cyclist, they must serve a mandatory jail...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,719
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Nothing is safe, and lack of exercise is probably...

Nothing is safe, and lack of exercise is probably more of a risk to your health than getting into a crash on a bike trail. I’ve been playing dodge’m with motor vehicles and other cyclists for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-27-24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 6,375
Views: 591,541
Posted By 50PlusCycling

On my longer rides I usually treat myself to a...

On my longer rides I usually treat myself to a steak and a beer when I get home. But I was hungry, and could smell the flame-broiled goodness.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 11:47 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,683
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Most people would't know the difference.

Most people would't know the difference.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 03:20 AM
Replies: 6,375
Views: 591,541
Posted By 50PlusCycling

113km, following my usual route. The day was hot...

113km, following my usual route. The day was hot and sunny, and the bugs are getting thick. I rode out to the countryside in Saitama, had lunch next to the river under a nice shady tree. Then I rode...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-24-24, 03:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 279
Posted By 50PlusCycling

1986 Bridgestone MB-1

So, I am looking at a 1986 Bridgestone MB-1 which someone is offering for sale. The frame is my size, the bike is fitted with Suntour XC derailleurs, Cyclone hubs, a 3x5 driveline with a Sakae FX...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-23-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,872
Posted By 50PlusCycling

We don’t have many MUP’s in Tokyo or Japan, but...

We don’t have many MUP’s in Tokyo or Japan, but any e-bike which can move without pedaling must have a license plate, and is not allowed on a MUP. These bikes are all over Tokyo, and the police are...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-23-24, 06:24 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 33,154
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I have a lowly Moulton APB with a separable...

I have a lowly Moulton APB with a separable frame. This bike I own in addition to a Birdy, a Brompton, a Dahon, and a Peugeot, all of course are folders. One thing I love about the Moulton and the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-23-24, 05:55 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,105
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I got back on my bike at the beginning of March,...

I got back on my bike at the beginning of March, when the weather finally started to warm up. My first ride was 12 miles (20km) at an easy pace, with nice and slow warmup period. I did two more...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 05:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,131
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I was a little skeptical about the concept of...

I was a little skeptical about the concept of “gravel” bikes, thinking that many of them seemed little more than old-school mountain bikes with drop bars attached to them. But I ended up putting one...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 06:08 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,435
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Everyone who has installed their own parts has...

Everyone who has installed their own parts has had issues of some kind or other. I’ve done a number of boneheaded things in my time, and, according to my wife, will probably do many more.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 05:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,395
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Size is important. If the frame is a little...

Size is important. If the frame is a little small, you can adjust for it, if the frame is too big, you may not be able to lower the seat and/or stem enough to fit you.

Structural damage can be a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-21-24, 01:01 AM
Replies: 27,184
Views: 3,181,852
Posted By 50PlusCycling

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103km today, riding out to Saitama and coming back along Tokyo Bay. The lion’s...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-20-24, 06:44 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 5,749
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I miss my Army days, when I could eat 3 times a...

I miss my Army days, when I could eat 3 times a day in the mess hall, some snacks from the PX, and eat 3 or 4 times a week at the post Burger King, and weigh only 135 pounds. On the other hand, I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-20-24, 06:20 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,668
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I do a couple rides every week on the cycling...

I do a couple rides every week on the cycling course at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo. I was surprised to find that I was the fastest this year, and the 14th fastest of all time for any age group (4th fastest...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 06:12 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,896
Posted By 50PlusCycling

The “Zen Factor” turns into something else when...

The “Zen Factor” turns into something else when you get to the hills. When I lived in “Low City” part of Tokyo, I rode an old single-speed track bike. Then I moved to the “High City” in the hills,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-18-24, 01:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,339
Posted By 50PlusCycling

This is what I last flew with. While it isn’t...

This is what I last flew with. While it isn’t exactly a folding bike, it does come apart, and fits in a large suitcase. Front and rear racks are available, gearing can be whatever you like, this one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 03:32 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,814
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Japan is the definition of odd.

Japan is the definition of odd.
Forum: Touring
04-16-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,617
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I don’t intentionally plan rest days. In my...

I don’t intentionally plan rest days. In my experience I have found the best way to recover from a hard ride is more riding. I’ve had days when I have been almost too sore to lift a leg over my bike,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,814
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Japan may not be exporting many lugged bikes, but...

Japan may not be exporting many lugged bikes, but they are certainly building them. Most of these bikes are intended for the domestic market, which remains strong. When you consider some 2 million...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,168
Posted By 50PlusCycling

After decades of riding, I’ve settled on the...

After decades of riding, I’ve settled on the Brooks B17. I have 6 of them on 6 different bikes, and can ride a mile century in regular (not cycling) shorts. They have a break-in period where they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 01:57 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,526
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I’ve been wearing Oakley Juliets since the late...

I’ve been wearing Oakley Juliets since the late 90’s. They are not bad looking, extremely durable (they’re made of titanium), and there are lots of lens options. They are also a good investment, a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-15-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,088
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I live in Japan, where politics is boring, there...

I live in Japan, where politics is boring, there is only one political party which no one likes (so there are no political divisions), and people simply get along and focus on their own business. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 11:44 PM
Replies: 6,375
Views: 591,541
Posted By 50PlusCycling

102km, my longest ride this year. I’m about 7...

102km, my longest ride this year. I’m about 7 weeks back on the bike, and am focusing on quantity over quality. I’m fitter, faster, and 10 pounds lighter than I was when I started. 10 more pounds...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-14-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 339
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I’ve been working from home since 2016, my office...

I’ve been working from home since 2016, my office is next to my bedroom. That’s a blessing here in Tokyo where millions are crowded into trains and busses every day, though nearly 2 million do at...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 02:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,266
Posted By 50PlusCycling

The Citizen will easily get you through a 40 mile...

The Citizen will easily get you through a 40 mile tour. You can adjust the saddle and such to fit your height, and 3 weeks or so of riding will get you used to the saddle, and in enough shape to ride...
Forum: Touring
04-13-24, 12:07 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,867
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I’ve tried them all, and have settled on SPD...

I’ve tried them all, and have settled on SPD shoes and pedals. Being able to pedal in full circles allows to you take advantage of all of your leg muscles, you can ride farther and faster if you use...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 07:19 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 10,717
Posted By 50PlusCycling

A better analogy would be that there is a shop...

A better analogy would be that there is a shop which sells only AMC Gremlins and Gremlin-branded parts, and as this is Tokyo, there aren’t so many people interested in buying Gremlins or Gremlin...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 10,717
Posted By 50PlusCycling

This is another complaint of mine. My nearest...

This is another complaint of mine. My nearest bike store is run by Trek, and pretty much everything they sell is branded “Trek” or “Bontrager.” For the 98% of people in the area who don’t ride Trek...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 04:12 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 10,717
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I remember meeting Lemond back in the day, he had...

I remember meeting Lemond back in the day, he had just won his second Tour, and he was a great guy. He was honest, open, and eager. He wasn’t “holier than thou” despite his fame, and his “Sports...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 05:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 691
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Now is probably a good time.

Now is probably a good time.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 05:37 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,015
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I installed a headset upside down a couple months...

I installed a headset upside down a couple months ago. Bad things happen when you don’t read the instructions.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 05:35 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,031
Posted By 50PlusCycling

20km. I did most of it in my socks as I couldn’t...

20km. I did most of it in my socks as I couldn’t walk in my cycling shoes.
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