Cycling Out To Sekiyado Castle (Noda- City, Chiba Prefecture)

It took a while to get out there but the Japan castle on the edge of Chiba, Ibaraki, and Saitama is neat. Apparently, it’s now a small museum and is near the branch of the Tone rivers to the Edo River. Edo is the old name for what is now present day Tokyo.

Looking forward to going out again sometime soon.

Matsubushi Bike House Near Tokyo (on the Edo River)

The small town in Saitama prefecture North of Tokyo has done a good thing. Along the Edo River, there’s a nice cycling path/road that goes from the Tokyo Bay all the way up the river into the mountains. It’s a bustling with cyclists on the weekend.

Most of the little cities haven’t done much for the influx of riders that head up and down the river. This little town has building a rest area (aka parking area like they have on the expressways). It comes complete with clean and well maintained washrooms, vending machines for drinks, bike racks, air pumps, and covered places to rest. Well done Matsubushi!

How to Catch A North Asian Red Neck

How do you know when you’re in the sticks in Japan or Korea?

The easiest way to know you’re in the countryside is when the locals ask you if you’re an English teacher…. because you’re Caucasian (white looking).

Yahoo! 62! On The Bicycle This Saturday

Wow! It’s great to ride. Was pleased to make it to 62km this Saturday. Actually a bit more, as I stopped counting at 60.95km.

What’s better than going to the gym? Getting out and riding in God’s beautiful creation!