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Forum: Touring
02-11-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,352
Posted By waddo

No intention to promote anything, but if you...

No intention to promote anything, but if you search waddo on you tube I have many cycling touring videos all of Japan as I live here. Cold give some ideas for great destinations.
Forum: Touring
11-27-23, 10:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 447
Posted By waddo

Hope you have a great trip: small warning: there...

Hope you have a great trip: small warning: there was so much water in this video because Tohoku has become much hotter than previous years. I imagine Hokkaido will be fine but you are best off...
Forum: Touring
11-26-23, 06:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 447
Posted By waddo

Hope you enjoyed it. This one took even longer to...

Hope you enjoyed it. This one took even longer to edit due to weird behaviour of the very old action cam--now replaced with a less old one!
Forum: Touring
11-25-23, 10:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 447
Posted By waddo

New Japan video

New northern Japan touring video for those interested
Forum: Touring
07-16-23, 07:44 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,940
Posted By waddo

Socks? Don't wear any other kind, even for daily...

Socks? Don't wear any other kind, even for daily life. Other stuff is too icy for me.
Forum: Touring
06-18-23, 06:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 849
Posted By waddo

Thanks for all the comments. I will look into the...

Thanks for all the comments. I will look into the details.
Forum: Touring
06-15-23, 09:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 849
Posted By waddo

Thanks for the reply. As these are not expensiveI...

Thanks for the reply. As these are not expensiveI and I know they fit, will just buy the same kind again!
Forum: Touring
06-15-23, 07:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 849
Posted By waddo

Replacement brakes suggestion

My wife has Tektro RL 520 brakes on her LHT. The right one became stiff on tour and we squirted copious amounts of lube inside which semi solved the problem. It is becoming stiff again and I want to...
Forum: Touring
05-22-23, 08:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 466
Posted By waddo

For that temperature it would be spring or autumn...

For that temperature it would be spring or autumn and both have rain. Winter is the driest time here. Summer can be nice and not so hot down there but then again it may rain like hell or even a...
Forum: Touring
05-22-23, 02:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 466
Posted By waddo

It's a good idea. You may want to consider first...

It's a good idea. You may want to consider first getting off the ferry at Tsushima island and then the ferry to Ikki island. Both are very nice and worth exploring.
Forum: Touring
05-21-23, 07:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 466
Posted By waddo

New Japan Tour video

From last December and January. Took a long time to edit.

video (https://youtu.be/KlcEV3Z_DV0ideo)
Forum: Touring
03-16-23, 05:37 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,142
Posted By waddo

Buy a better pad. There is a reason 99% of people...

Buy a better pad. There is a reason 99% of people camp in a tent with a sleeping pad.
Forum: Touring
03-01-23, 09:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,093
Posted By waddo

Mask wearing: you do not need to wear a mask any...

Mask wearing: you do not need to wear a mask any more. so just come to Japan and enjoy yourself.
Forum: Touring
02-23-23, 01:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,093
Posted By waddo

Tsushima Island is fine, though nothing to write...

Tsushima Island is fine, though nothing to write home about. Iki island is a bit nicer though so small I think 3 days would be the maximum time you could spend there with t bike.
Forum: Touring
02-22-23, 10:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 578
Posted By waddo

Thanks! That amazon link looks interesting. Is it...

Thanks! That amazon link looks interesting. Is it a good rim and price? If so it could solve all my problems.
Forum: Touring
02-22-23, 07:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 578
Posted By waddo

It seems impossible to order on line so I have no...

It seems impossible to order on line so I have no choice but to go to a bike shop. There are two good ones, both far, one where I bought the bike. There is lots of information in this thread about...
Forum: Touring
02-22-23, 07:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,093
Posted By waddo

There are three elements to a bike tour, route,...

There are three elements to a bike tour, route, sightseeing and wild camp site. They are all equal and I think none should be left to random chance; but really, a heavenly and safe campsite at the...
Forum: Touring
02-22-23, 06:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,093
Posted By waddo

Sapporoguy, It's hard to see the gradient of the...

Sapporoguy, It's hard to see the gradient of the roads on the vids, so let's just say reality is 10x worse than the video suggests! Of all the abandoned buildings we explore (all part of the trip...
Forum: Touring
02-21-23, 06:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,093
Posted By waddo

To Sapporoguy. I use google earth and google...

To Sapporoguy. I use google earth and google maps. Street view is available even for empty mountain roads. So I check for traffic and steepness and sometimes for camping places. I also us general...
Forum: Touring
02-21-23, 06:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,093
Posted By waddo

All I know is in Honshu we have come across bears...

All I know is in Honshu we have come across bears on the mount roads we take. Once, literally face to face. The bear was as surprised as we were. I don't see the point of taking any chances...
Forum: Touring
02-20-23, 11:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 578
Posted By waddo

We have two kinds of bike shops here: most common...

We have two kinds of bike shops here: most common they fix and sell bikes with shopping baskets on the front which most people ride. The bikes cost 100 to 200 dollars and the staff are clueless (from...
Forum: Touring
02-20-23, 10:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 578
Posted By waddo

As I said the hub also needs replacing. If I buy...

As I said the hub also needs replacing. If I buy a complete wheel I do no need to pay a shop to build it. Thanks for the Araya reminder. I know that company. Unfortunately the link took me to a rim...
Forum: Touring
02-20-23, 10:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,093
Posted By waddo

I'm the Waddo guy. I would just mention a couple...

I'm the Waddo guy. I would just mention a couple of things: 1. buy bear spray and keep it in your water bottle cage when riding and take it with you when you hike. You can buy it at most Montbell...
Forum: Touring
02-20-23, 10:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 578
Posted By waddo

Basic info on LHT wheel needed

I need a new front wheel hub and rim for my LHT. The local bike shop told me that 26inch wheels are becoming rare here in Japan and he recommended I go to the original shop where I bought the bike....
Forum: Touring
02-16-23, 05:30 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,820
Posted By waddo

To tell the truth, there are very few YouTube...

To tell the truth, there are very few YouTube channels I can stomach. Let's face it, it's the domain of the look at me narcissist. I prefer real documentaries where the main subject isn't the person...
Forum: Touring
01-12-23, 08:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 767
Posted By waddo

Just back from the tour. Thanks for all the...

Just back from the tour. Thanks for all the feedback.
Forum: Touring
12-20-22, 10:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 767
Posted By waddo

Winter tour

Tomorrow we will leave for a 3 week winter tour island hopping in western Japan. For those interested, my wife posts a couple of daily Instagram photos showing our wild camping site. Her account...
Forum: Touring
12-11-22, 04:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 975
Posted By waddo

Never heard of any need for re-treatment. We had...

Never heard of any need for re-treatment. We had a Hilleberg tent and I hated the sagging issue. Going out in the night to tighten things up then with a sunny morning it seemed dangerously taut....
Forum: Touring
12-06-22, 06:12 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,746
Posted By waddo

You need a real 4 season tent for winter camping....

You need a real 4 season tent for winter camping. I suggest before you even think about adding a bike into the mix you go for a two night hike and camp. I lived in Quebec for 20 years and you go...
Forum: Touring
12-01-22, 06:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,352
Posted By waddo

We have a tarp that packs up to something hardly...

We have a tarp that packs up to something hardly bigger than your fist and covers the tent entirely. Most importantly, it is about 1.5 meters longer than the tent. So we use it when we know there...
Forum: Touring
11-17-22, 05:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 692
Posted By waddo

Well I just uploaded the video of our summer tour...

Well I just uploaded the video of our summer tour in northern Japan; not only did it rain but roads and houses were flooded. We just got on with it. Everything is and experience.
Forum: Touring
11-14-22, 05:47 AM
Forum: Touring
10-31-22, 07:43 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,456
Posted By waddo

These type of canisters are more common in Japan...

These type of canisters are more common in Japan than the usual ones. Also, you can buy them in convenience stores, which are everywhere, whereas the usual ones are sometimes hard to find during a...
Forum: Touring
07-28-22, 05:37 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,948
Posted By waddo

Ultralight and just normal light camping gear is...

Ultralight and just normal light camping gear is not living like a hobo. Nor does it involve uncooked food etc. Also, nothing to do with distance rode in a day. Those who have experience hiking and...
Forum: Touring
07-17-22, 10:19 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,172
Posted By waddo

Having gone through 2 brooks saddles, I now have...

Having gone through 2 brooks saddles, I now have a SERFAS RX-922V. So far it is much more comfortable from the very first ride.
Forum: Touring
06-29-22, 03:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 591
Posted By waddo

Glad you enjoyed the video. Occasionally we do...

Glad you enjoyed the video. Occasionally we do stay on a (free) campground. Usually there are not many people there and they are relatively quiet--being Japanese. So I cannot complain; but some of...
Forum: Touring
06-25-22, 08:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 591
Posted By waddo

Not sure what "the rollers" are, but glad you...

Not sure what "the rollers" are, but glad you enjoyed it! This several trips to Iberaki show you really don't need to go far from home to have a nice bike tour.
Forum: Touring
06-19-22, 06:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 591
Posted By waddo

New tour video now uploaded

Our spring holiday video in Iberaki Japan is now online for those interested.

https://youtu.be/I7kRiCmw3Jc
Forum: Touring
05-27-22, 06:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 485
Posted By waddo

I am wondering if there are one or two saddles...

I am wondering if there are one or two saddles (not Brooks) that many people would agree make a good touring saddle. Selle Royal does seem to get high ratings on Amazon, though a UK touring board...
Forum: Touring
05-24-22, 05:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 485
Posted By waddo

Another saddle question.

Just about to dump my second and final Brooks.

The bike I rode for the longest period was a mountain bike and I used and replaced with the same saddle that came with it. It was wide and padded and...
Forum: Touring
05-11-22, 07:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,894
Posted By waddo

Make you own routes. Research places to visit and...

Make you own routes. Research places to visit and camp and then find suitable empty roads to join them up using google earth and maps street view. Not sure why anyone would just follow a route some...
Forum: Touring
04-05-22, 02:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,676
Posted By waddo

Just to let you know, finding fuel is not that...

Just to let you know, finding fuel is not that easy, even when you are in towns. The best bet is a "Home Centre." They are giant shops and usually have flowers/plants outside in the growing months....
Forum: Touring
04-04-22, 07:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 825
Posted By waddo

When you set up camp, there is lot's of time and...

When you set up camp, there is lot's of time and not much to do (smartphone notwithstanding). Cooking some simple food passes the time, is fun, and allows you to eat at the time you want vis-a-vis...
Forum: Touring
04-04-22, 05:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,676
Posted By waddo

Primus.

Primus.
Forum: Touring
04-04-22, 05:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,260
Posted By waddo

As you may have noticed, we only occasionally use...

As you may have noticed, we only occasionally use campgrounds and only when they are free. It may not be your thing, but if you notice a beautiful peaceful place with no people and flat ground,...
Forum: Touring
04-02-22, 05:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,260
Posted By waddo

Must be a fast pace life there in Tokyo. ...

Must be a fast pace life there in Tokyo.

Actually if you check some of my vids on youtube for example the walking up our river, our neighbourhood, and the river bike rides etc you will see that it...
Forum: Touring
04-01-22, 08:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,260
Posted By waddo

In June we are just at home in western tokyo...

In June we are just at home in western tokyo slaving away. Our summer holidays are always during the obon time and again we will go to Tohoku.
Forum: Touring
03-28-22, 05:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,156
Posted By waddo

Besides keeping your food and cooking away from...

Besides keeping your food and cooking away from where you sleep, everyone I ever heard of who works in bear territory carries bear spray; and that includes Japan, where I live. Sad to say that almost...
Forum: Touring
03-28-22, 04:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,260
Posted By waddo

Glad you enjoyed the vid. My favourite is always...

Glad you enjoyed the vid. My favourite is always the one I just finished, so at the moment I cannot really evaluate it. But the unusual content (for Japan) certainly captures my imagination.
...
Forum: Touring
03-21-22, 08:55 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,649
Posted By waddo

I'd say one pair of shoes/sandals for everything....

I'd say one pair of shoes/sandals for everything. In warm seasons I take keen sandals: I ride, walk through streams, take outdoor showers etc. They quickly dry and are very comfortable.
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