We Made It!

I think by now all the participants in the second Japan Coast to Coast challenge are home (and probably having a well-deserved early night). Special thanks to Dolan who came all the way down from Tokyo to join us. And special kudos to the several first-time serious riders who were brave enough to take [...]

Yoro Falls and the Legend of the Good Son

As it turned out, progress on Day 1 was a bit slower than we thought, so we didn’t actually make the detour to see Yoro Falls. But if you’re ever in the area, do go see it. It’s a lovely, mystical spot (excpet on weekends and holidays when it’s overrun with tourists). Anyway, here’s what [...]

And they’re off!

It’s bright and early on Sunday morning, October 10 and here we are near Nagoya Port. We assembled at Noseki station and took our bikes down to the waterfront, which is part of a bird sanctuary, and dipped our back tires in the water as the symbolic start of our journey. Ahead of us is [...]

JapanC2C as part of the Global Work Party

Our next Japan Coast to Coast bike trip is this Sunday, which is 10/10/10. That is also the date of the Global Work Party, thousands of events worldwide to raise awareness and encourage positive steps against global warming. We have registered our JapanC2C event and you can see the page here. Watch this short video [...]

4 Days to Go!

Just four more days till we head off on the second Japan Coast to Coast challenge. I’ve only managed a couple of relatively short rides over the last week, which is a shame because the weather has been ideal. It’s still looking good for Sunday and Monday, too. Warm with some cloud and sun. Ideal [...]