Another testing but amazing trip taking my Brompnot overseas.
*Photo captions have a bit more info*
Trip started a bit rough when I unpacked my Brompton to find that my ultralight carbon saddle broke (my bad packing job was to blame). Luckily some duct tape sorted it out and I ended up riding it for another 800km before getting home and replacing it. Technically still works with some added epoxy but doesn't look very good haha
Day one was an easy cycle from the airport to Kyoto where I had my hotel. 46km on flat separated roads along the river. Only annoying thing was the traffic calming gates…
Day two was some amazing cycling in the mountains and forests west of Kyoto. I left the luggage home for this ride. Some light rain and fog added to the atmosphere. Unfortunately I did have a crash but luckily got away with a few scrapes and could finish the second half of the 87km ride. I got a lot of great video of cycling through those roads so check the youtube video linked below if you're interested!
Day three was cycling back to Osaka the long way through the mountains to meet my wife for the rest of our Japan trip. Didn't do as many stops but made decent time considering I was carrying everything with me on this leg of the trip. 81km ride and it was sunny so a different feeling on those forest roads.
My video here: https://youtu.be/cYGYwCiBnEk Cover the first part of the trip in Osaka and Kyoto. Next part I cycle a bit with my wife in Kinosaki and Kyoto and some solo riding in Tokyo.
Strava routes here if you're interested:
Day 1 Osaka to Kyoto via river: https://www.strava.com/routes/3346958376492205268
Day 2 Kyoto Mountains: https://www.strava.com/routes/3346852977865865766
Day 3 Kyoto to Osaka via mountain: https://www.strava.com/routes/3346959254731311654
by edtse88