Monday 5 September, 2022Day 3 | Seoul [Missed the previous post? Check it out here] The wind and rain from the upcoming typhoon has started and doesn’t stop for the next 48 hours. We walk the bikes to Rubi Workshop, with the folded bike bags over one side while holding our umbrella in the other … Continue reading Day 3 & 4 | Seoul
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Day 2 | Seoul
Sunday 4 September, 2022Day 2 | Seoul [Missed the previous post? Check it out here] We wake up to the sound of rain - it’s not that heavy (yet) but we expect the weather to get crazier over the next few days. A rainy day in Seoul! Throughout the day we start receiving public health alerts … Continue reading Day 2 | Seoul
Day 1 | Flight to Seoul
Saturday 3 September, 2022 Day 1 / Flight to Seoul A new cycling adventure begins! It's been a long 2 1/2 years since our last international trip (Japan) and we've been very much looking forward to this trip since international borders opened up. It's a plane! Much excitement! Before we even jumped on the plane, … Continue reading Day 1 | Flight to Seoul
Day 11 – Onomichi to Shinjuku
Thursday 27 February, 2020Day 11 | Onomichi to Shinjuku (via Shinkansen) [Missed the previous post? Check it out here] Our cycling adventures have come to an end but we still have a few days to spend in Tokyo. We say good bye to our wonderful Onomichi guest house and head to the train station down the … Continue reading Day 11 – Onomichi to Shinjuku
Day 10 – Ikuchijima to Onomichi
Wednesday 26 February, 2020Day 10 | Ikuchijima to Onomichi (Shimanami Kaido) [Missed the previous post? Check it out here] It's our final day along the Shimanami Kaido and the morning is clear but chilly with a top of 13 degrees forecast for the day. Before we set back off on route to Onomichi, we take … Continue reading Day 10 – Ikuchijima to Onomichi
Day 9 – Omishima to Ikuchijima
Tuesday 25 February, 2020Day 9 | Omishima to Ikuchijima (Shimanami Kaido - Island 4) [Missed the previous post? Check it out here] The weather today isn't as nice as it was yesterday but it’s still ok, and there's no rain on the forecast until the evening with a top of 15°C. We get ourselves ready and … Continue reading Day 9 – Omishima to Ikuchijima
Day 8 – Imabari to Omishima
Monday 24 February, 2020Day 8 | Imabari to Omishima (Island 3) [Missed the previous post? Check it out here] Today we commence our next cycling adventure along the Shimanami Kaido. Also known as the Nishiseto Expressway, the Shimanami Kaido is a long expressway that joins seven islands between Imabari and Onomichi. There is a dedicated cycle … Continue reading Day 8 – Imabari to Omishima
Day 7 – Takaoka to Imabari
Sunday 23 February, 2020Day 7 | Takaoka to Imabari (Shinkansen) [Missed the previous post? Check it out here] Today we are making our way to Imabari via shinkansen and giving our legs and butt a well deserved rest. I’m always a little anxious sorting out transportation in any foreign country but today goes by like a … Continue reading Day 7 – Takaoka to Imabari
Day 6 – Wakura to Takaoka
Saturday 22 February, 2020Day 6 | Wakura to Takaoka [Missed the previous post? Check it out here] Today is our last full day of cycling the Ishikawa Prefecture before we catch the Shinkansen towards Imabari. The forecast is rain but it doesn’t pour as expected although there's still a bit of a chill in the air. … Continue reading Day 6 – Wakura to Takaoka
Day 5 – Noto to Wakura
Friday 21 February, 2020Day 5 | Noto to Wakura [Missed the previous post? Check it out here] I’m feeling a bit broken today. I think I’ve come down with a cold as I can’t stop sniffling. My throat has been hurting for the last few days and my muscles are aching. I put it down to … Continue reading Day 5 – Noto to Wakura