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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-11-23, 04:21 PM
Replies: 3,925
Views: 475,172
Posted By biker in japan

What do you think of this new style helmet

Actually, by the style of the helmet, it doesn't really look that safe. Especially with the ears not being covered. It's just doesn't fit my needs at least. Anyway, what's your opinion of this new...
Forum: Touring
04-06-23, 10:54 PM
Replies: 2,083
Views: 414,803
Posted By biker in japan

Some biking in Yamaguchi Japan on a Sunday afternoon

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Map going to akiyoshidai, Yamaguchi, Japan 🗾...
Forum: Touring
04-06-23, 10:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 444
Posted By biker in japan

Enjoy the ride.

Enjoy the ride.
Forum: Touring
04-06-23, 09:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 471
Posted By biker in japan

Are you interested in touring Japan from April to July?

Japan is open now for cyclists. Once my knee recovers l'll again start my touring of Japan. If you like to join me on, l will start in Yamaguchi ken then Shikoku andt try to make it up to Cape Soya,...
Forum: Touring
06-13-22, 06:50 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,078
Posted By biker in japan

69 here. I can still go from 5;30 am to about...

69 here. I can still go from 5;30 am to about 4:00 pm with a full load on my bike. Usually 3 breaks, more if it is freakn hot weather. Just posted a little update on my thread today and I'll add...
Forum: Touring
06-13-22, 06:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,688
Posted By biker in japan

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Got to Okinawa last year. Now up to Hokkaido.
Hi folks.
I'll post an update...
Forum: Touring
04-12-22, 12:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,688
Posted By biker in japan

Tomorrow l start my tour. This goes on my bike....

Tomorrow l start my tour.
This goes on my bike.
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Forum: Touring
04-05-22, 04:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,688
Posted By biker in japan

I'm not familiar with Camping Gaz stoves. But...

I'm not familiar with Camping Gaz stoves. But what I mention is compact and for most basic cooking and boiling needs it serves it purpose. For cycling as you noticed it is the number one seller. I...
Forum: Touring
04-05-22, 03:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,688
Posted By biker in japan

If you are looking for something very compact...

If you are looking for something very compact check this out :...
Forum: Touring
04-05-22, 03:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,688
Posted By biker in japan

sorry I mislead your post at first glance. true...

sorry I mislead your post at first glance.
true that picture will definitely get on the wall. Cape Soya , Hokkaido , Japan

Been wanting to this for sometime and now I'm going.
Forum: Touring
04-03-22, 06:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,263
Posted By biker in japan

Well, the wife has a business here and I've been...

Well, the wife has a business here and I've been helping out, but now it is time to see Japan on bicycle. She is not into camping so I go solo.
I'm currently looking of campsites in Niigata that...
Forum: Touring
04-01-22, 10:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,263
Posted By biker in japan

OK, thanks. Must be a fast pace life there in...

OK, thanks. Must be a fast pace life there in Tokyo. Yamaguchi, kind of kick back life style.
Forum: Touring
04-01-22, 10:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,688
Posted By biker in japan

That seems so exciting. I'm not really active on...

That seems so exciting. I'm not really active on this forum. But it sure is informative. I'm waiting now to hear back from the US Embassy about some paper work regarding the IRS. Something I was...
Forum: Touring
04-01-22, 08:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,688
Posted By biker in japan

What picture is that?

What picture is that?
Forum: Touring
04-01-22, 05:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,263
Posted By biker in japan

Hey waddo I just noticed that you post here....

Hey waddo I just noticed that you post here. Cool. I've been watching your videos on YT and commenting. Where do you think you'll be in June in Japan. I should be in Toyama somewhere and heading up...
Forum: Touring
04-01-22, 05:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,688
Posted By biker in japan

Hi Dave Yes, I live in Yamaguchi-ken . South...

Hi Dave
Yes, I live in Yamaguchi-ken . South Japan. Actually they call it west Japan.
This is my 3 rd attempt to make it to Hokkaido and then come down the Pacific Coast to Shikoku and back to...
Forum: Touring
03-31-22, 05:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,688
Posted By biker in japan

Touring Japan

Touring Japan soon . Got my my 2022 Japan cycling tee-shirt made. Still in the planning stage at the moment. Not sure yet what date I'll head out the door, but hopefully within the next 2 weeks....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-14-21, 07:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,049
Posted By biker in japan

Here's another picture. ...

Here's another picture.

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This is my bike and camping gear on the train. I'm on my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-13-21, 11:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,049
Posted By biker in japan

I'm usually good for 90 to 110 km a day. Depends...

I'm usually good for 90 to 110 km a day. Depends on how hot, wind, rain, mountains, hills and traffic.
I started out a cross country tour of Japan starting in April of 2021. I'll be posting...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-12-21, 03:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,049
Posted By biker in japan

I'll see if I can upload some pictures now. ...

I'll see if I can upload some pictures now.
Since I've traveled the route I am going many times before, I decide to start off by train. I packed my bag and camping and loaded it on the train.
I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-12-21, 03:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,049
Posted By biker in japan

Since I ride out in the countryside on roads that...

Since I ride out in the countryside on roads that are traffic maybe 3 cars per hour. Actually more motorcycles then cars during the summer.
But I carry a folding fishing knife in my tool pouch . I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-09-21, 08:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,049
Posted By biker in japan

For me. 1. water 2. rain coat 3. air pump ...

For me.
1. water
2. rain coat
3. air pump
4. spare tube
5. tools
6. apple pie, sardines and crackers on usually a 4 or more hour ride
7. telephone
8. self protection ( strange people on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-09-21, 06:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,049
Posted By biker in japan

I'll start posting pictures tomorrow on this...

I'll start posting pictures tomorrow on this thread so stay tune. I did make it up to Ishikawa and Okinawa cycling so I got some pictures.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-09-21, 01:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,049
Posted By biker in japan

I'll try to post more pictures of cycling in...

I'll try to post more pictures of cycling in Japan. Now that I'm indoors a bit more.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-21, 09:32 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,318
Posted By biker in japan

If you buy the one only for cold liquids, then...

If you buy the one only for cold liquids, then no, do not add warm or hot liquid in it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-21, 09:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,049
Posted By biker in japan

Country road cycling day in Yamaguchi Japan

November 7th was like a spring weather day. Basically this is what I bring with me on a 5 hour Sunday ride. Didn't really get to take but 3 pictures. Don't bring the headphones with you if you...
Forum: Touring
06-15-21, 05:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,761
Posted By biker in japan

Well my all Japan tour came to a temporary end (...

Well my all Japan tour came to a temporary end ( will continue this month , June ) . Travel restrictions were in placed . Did 7 prefectures though. Yamaguchi, Shimane, Tottori, Hyogo, Kyoto, Fukui...
Forum: Touring
04-17-21, 05:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,761
Posted By biker in japan

Japan has a lot of good roads. It's them tunnels...

Japan has a lot of good roads. It's them tunnels that are scary.
I’ll be going to the tip of Hokkaido, down to Kyushu and then Okinawa
Forum: Touring
04-17-21, 05:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,761
Posted By biker in japan

l hope you do, maybe when they open the country. ...

l hope you do, maybe when they open the country.
l hope to go to Hokkaido all the way to Okinawa.
Forum: Touring
04-16-21, 04:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,761
Posted By biker in japan

Touring Japan

Started April ５th in Yamaguchi ken.
Now in Shimane ken.
see if l can post some.pictures...
Forum: Introductions
03-29-21, 03:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 936
Posted By biker in japan

Howdy and let the wind be your road map. Freedom...

Howdy and let the wind be your road map. Freedom on the bike is wonderful.
Forum: Asia
03-28-21, 10:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,484
Posted By biker in japan

Might be in Okinawa this summer touring. Keep in...

Might be in Okinawa this summer touring. Keep in touch.
Forum: Asia
03-28-21, 09:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,484
Posted By biker in japan

Not sure if anyone is still active on the forum...

Not sure if anyone is still active on the forum here in Japan, but new member here. A bit south of Hiroshima.
Be touring Japan this spring and summer. Can possibly meet up for a cup of coffee.
Forum: Introductions
03-28-21, 09:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 317
Posted By biker in japan

Hello there. Yep, biking on an island is great....

Hello there. Yep, biking on an island is great. Always something changing to view.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-21, 10:28 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,259
Posted By biker in japan

I think giving a name to our bikes, well then we...

I think giving a name to our bikes, well then we have someone to chat with when we get a flat tire.
Forum: Introductions
03-26-21, 10:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 401
Posted By biker in japan

Great to get back into cycling. l am from the...

Great to get back into cycling. l am from the Quad Cities ,but left the area years ago.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-21, 07:43 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,259
Posted By biker in japan

Do you give a name to your bike?

As a child I named my bike : nellie bell

My recent bike that has been with me for 2 years, when I bought it I named it again after my childhood bike " nellie bell ", I guess the reason why I did...
Forum: Introductions
03-26-21, 06:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 632
Posted By biker in japan

Thanks, I'll check it out when I'm in the area....

Thanks, I'll check it out when I'm in the area. I'll check and see if they have a website now.
Forum: Introductions
03-26-21, 04:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 286
Posted By biker in japan

Hi there. Yes, Japanese made bikes these days are...

Hi there. Yes, Japanese made bikes these days are still tops, but a bit hard to find in bike shops. I owned a Panasonic bike and I thought it was made in Japan, nope... well, the gears on it never...
Forum: Introductions
03-25-21, 05:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 333
Posted By biker in japan

Hi there. Just joined myself here. I would think...

Hi there. Just joined myself here. I would think vintage bikes go for a prime price these days.
Forum: Introductions
03-25-21, 05:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 632
Posted By biker in japan

Hey ! Yes, Japan is really great for cycling....

Hey ! Yes, Japan is really great for cycling. Well , if and when you return, lets meet up. Next month I'll be touring from Hokkaido to Okinawa. ( that's my plan anyway ).
Forum: Introductions
03-25-21, 05:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 775
Posted By biker in japan

Hello there. California... lived in LA and San...

Hello there. California... lived in LA and San Bernardino . Can't beat the weather, great for cycling.
Forum: Introductions
03-25-21, 05:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 632
Posted By biker in japan

Thanks for the welcome. Hope the other BF member...

Thanks for the welcome. Hope the other BF member sees this post. Be doing some touring soon so it 'd be cool to meet up with a BF member.
Forum: Introductions
03-25-21, 04:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 632
Posted By biker in japan

Hello from Japan ( south of Hiroshima )

Hello everyone . I'm a bit south of Iwakuni ( near Hiroshima ) . Be great to meet any bikers here Japan. I have a Giant R3 Escape ( Japan model I believe ) . The color is Mango, yep. It's kind of an...
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