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Tokyo by Bike
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From the outside Tokyo seems like the most hostile urban environment a cyclist will encounter, but on the contrary, Tokyo and its surrounds are an incredible location for cycling adventures. Byron Kidd has more than 10 years cycling experience in Japan and wants to share his experiences and observations with you.
Recent Posts
Drama on the Streets of Tokyo
Literally, television dramas spilling out onto the streets of Tokyo. On my commute home a few nights ago my usual route was partially blocked by a film crew and their equipment as they filmed at a nearby residence. As the street was quite narrow as...
Cycle Messenger World Championships come to Tokyo
The Cycle Messenger World Championships originated in Berlin in 1993 and is hosted in a different city each year. This year the 17th annual event will be hosted by members in Tokyo.During the event, held from the 19th to the 23rd of September, some ...
Suginami Childrens Traffic Park, its fun, free, and possibly educational
Another free cycling outing for the whole family in Tokyo is a visit to Suginami-ku's Kotsu-Kōuen, on the banks of the Zenpukuji river.Suginami Kotsu-Kōen, or Suginami Children's Traffic Park, consists of a network of roads complete with road marki...
Bicycles marked for collection
Our apartment building contains a number of fully furnished apartments available for rent on a monthly basis and a result attracts a fair share of short term residents. While the number of residents in the building at any one time is pretty much con...
Imperial Palace Cycling Route
Where in Tokyo can you borrow a bike for free, spend a pleasant Sunday morning cycling around a loop with your family in scenic surrounds away from traffic? The Imperial Palace Cycling Route, thats where.Each Sunday between 10am and 3pm Uchibori-dor...
My pain has a name, Pes Anserinus Bursitis
This morning I visited my doctor to have him take a look at my knee. His first words when I walked in were "So Mr Kidd, what have you done to yourself today?". He knows something is up because the only time I visit is when some thing is broken, mis...
