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HAPPY (CYCLING) NEW YEAR 2024
Very sunny with clear skies for New Years Day in Tokyo, and many people outside going to the Jinja shrines for Hatsumode, the first visit to the shrines to wish for a good year. A nice view to see for...
Corona Virus (COVID-19) Situation in Tokyo
As a group that usually welcomes everyone to visit and enjoy cycling in Tokyo, this is an unfortunate post. The widespread of the Corona Virus is growing in Tokyo, on the verge of overshoot. On 7 April Prime Minister...
BIKI (Bike Share in Honolulu)
There were more than few rental bicycle shops in Honolulu from before mainly targeted for tourists. Now Honolulu has a public bike share service called BIKI (http://gobiki.org) and local residents as well as tourists can easily and usefully use...
Happy New Year !
Happy New Year ! Entering our 12th (WOW !) year of activity, we will continue to welcome and assist everyone interested in cycling around Tokyo, with useful tips and help. We are a small group, but our motivation is strong...
HAPPY NEW YEAR - TOHOKU GENKI !
Happy New Year from Cycle Tokyo ! Last year we had more than 15 inquires ranging from ride requests to surveys. We rode around Tokyo together on 7 opportunities with people visiting us from abroad. Hoping for another fun and...
Bike Renting in Tokyo
Here's a link share of an article introducing bike rentals in Tokyo. We have our page too for your reference ! http://cycle-tokyo.cycling.jp/shops.html...
Bike Shops Page Maintenance
A very chilly day in Tokyo today, which makes you want to stay indoors instead of going out cycling. A perfect day to sit in front of the PC and do some website maintenance. Our Bike Shops page has been...
Tokyo Cycling with Guest Riders
After a week of HEAVY rain, we were able to ride together with friends from Hong Kong on a VERRRY sunny Saturday. They must have had alot of luck with them ! :-) Today's route.... MUJI Yurakucho ->Kabukiza ->Tsukiji Fish...
Guided Ride, Dec. 14
Two ladies from Hong Kong wer the guests for our casual ride today in central Tokyo. They found us through an articel by Weekend Weekly, a travel magazine published in Hong Kong. The magazine came to us in October 2011...
Rainy Season Over !
The rainy season is officialy over in the Tokyo area, according to the weather bureau. 15 days earlier than the average, summer has begun. Cycling in Tokyo, even in central Tokyo will be hot this summer. Drink a lot of...
Mobile/GPS friendly Route Information
We are concious about smartphones and GPS tools that come in handy when riding. We prepare our cycling route presentations to be mobile/GPS friendly. http://cycle-tokyo.cycling.jp/course.html In addition to the standard route intro page, we prepare the following for each route...
Cycle Tokyo! FaceBook Page is now OPEN !
Our Facebook Page is now open ! We'll be posting short notes, information, and interesting pics. Visit the page, and post your comments and stories reagrding cycling and Tokyo. Pls LIKE ! Cycle Tokyo! Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cycle-Tokyo/112395312264125...
CYCLISTS STOP ON RED LIGHT
A great message posted on Downtown Bicycles Facebook Page caught my eye. Many cyclists don't bother to stop on a red light, and don't look at themslves as a part of the traffic infrastructure. I won't hide the fact...
Spring Time (at last !)
We had a rather cold beginning of the year, but the weather is finally beginning to gt spring-ish. With Golden Week approachng, hope is that there will be warm and sunny days so we can cycle around ! Last weekend,...
Bike Ride 14-Jan-2012 (and Happy New Year !)
Happy New Year, from Cycle Tokyo! To start our activity off for ' 2012 we went riding together yesterday with Phil-san from Scotland. Since Phil-san had brought his foldable Brompton with him, we decided go out of Tokyo, take our...
BIke Ride 25-Dec-2011
We rode with a Singaporean young couple on their honeymoon. We rent hybrid bikes and started from Nezu same as usual....
BIke Ride 10-Dec-2011
We ride with 2 Malaysians. We rent bikes and started from Nezu....
Riding with Lim-san
This September, we had an occasion to ride around Tokyo for half a day with Dr.Lim Seh Guan, from Penang,　Malaysia. Dr. Lim is the chairman of G Club Penang Cyclists, a very active cycling club in Penang. They organise monthly...
Cherry Trees (Sakura) in Bloom !
Japan still has a long ways to go to recover from both the physical and mental shock of the earthequake. Just the beginning, this month has been a long month for everyone, and it gave everyone the impression that...
Updated Bike Ride Courses
Uploaded detailed route information for "Tokyo 4-6 Hour Ride" in the Bike Ride Courses page...
"Cycling Japan" - A Book Review
"CYCLING JAPAN by Takashi Niwa: 10 of the Best Rides" (Published by Tokyo Chizu Shuppan, 2009) This bilingual Japanese and English cycling guide introduces 10 recommended cycling courses, from northern Hokkaido - 'Northbound to Cape Soya' - to southern Okinawa...
Cycling Events, 2011 Winter/Spring
March 12(Sat) / Tokyo / Tokyo Century Ride Kasai Spring Stage : http://www.goocycle.jp/100mile/ / Entry ends Feb.21 March 5(Sat) / Saitama / Tokyo Enduro 2011 River Stage : http://tokyoenduro-river.jp/ / Entry started 2010/Nov. 20 May 7(Sat) / Shuzuoka(Fuji Speedway)...
CycleTokyo! in "Weekend Weekly"
The latest issue of "Weekend Weekly", a leisure magazine in Hong Kong includes an article about cycling in Tokyo. We've been informed that Cycle Tokyo! is introduced in the magazine. The editors of the magazine had visited Tokyo last October,...
The New Year Ornaments
In the end of the year, you might find a car which is put a colorful decoration on the radiator grill. The decoration called Shougatsu Kazari. (The New Year decoration) It is a lucky charm to pray for safty of next year. and hung from the middle of December to the middle of January. Some people attach it on thier bicycle as a kind of joke. Originally, It is hung on the front door to welcome Toshigami-sama (a god of grain) which is believed to bring good fortune. It is also attach on a door of lavatory and a faucet in the kitchin to purify impurity.
Meet the Taiwan Bike Leisure Association
One of the most delightful experience in Cycle Tokyo! activity is to meet cyclists from overseas and learn about bike culture in their country. We had a chance to meet TBLA(Taiwan Bike Leisure Association) (*1)members in Tokyo on September 12th....
The Blind Spot of Japanese Bicycle Riders
As a cycling portal and NOT a tour company, I feel value in sometimes introducing the reality of everyday cycling in Tokyo, and in Japan. Most visitors will not encounter or witness what I will write below during the stay....
Long and tough 23 days
The Tour de France has become popular with Japanese cyclists....
Added Link : Cycle Kyoto
Added "Cycle Kyoto" to our bookmarks page...
Plan B in Rainy season
In Tokyo, it's rainy season from mid June to end of July. Foreign visitors probably think that Japan has four seasons. It is correct but I feel we have five seasons including a rainy season. It continues for more than...
Bike Manga
Manga is one of major segment in Japanese publishing industry. More than 10000 titles of Manga are published EVERY YEAR. Of course there are Mangas for cyclist!...
"Den-Do-Assisuto"
If you're the lazy type who want to take it easy on the bicycle, try out one of the "Den-Do-Assisuto", or the electric assisted bicycles.
Staying in a Ryokan
You haven't really been to Japan until you stay in a Ryokan or Japanese style inn. Rates are higher than business hotels, but may include breakfast and/or dinner and a hot spring bath. When you arrive at the inn, remove...
Let's ride together!
We rode around Roppongi-Aoyama Area with a guest last Sunday. I show you it as a sample of guided tour....
Sunday Cycling in The Center of Tokyo
Every Sunday, the car traffic is prohibited on the road before the Imperial Palace. From 10:00am to 3:00pm, the road is opened only for cyclist....
Mamachari - Most popular bicycle in Japan
What kind of bicycle do you ride in daily life? I own some bikes, such as a cool road bike and two nice folding bikes. When I ride through the cycling path, I choose my road bike. When I travel,...
Enjoying Winter Peonies at Ueno's Toshogu Shrine
Akemashite Omedetoo! Happy New Year! 2010 is the year of the tiger. If you're lucky enough to be in Japan over the New Years holiday, you can observe many traditions associated with getting the year off to a good...
Gingko tree's bomb
As the climate gradually cools, autumn leaves begin turning red and yellow in Tokyo. Especially in Tokyo, you can see tall trees which turned yellow. Yes, those are gingko trees....
Motegi 7 hours Enduro, 01-Nov-2009
On Nov 1st, I rode my recumbent at the Twin Ring Motegi. It was the "Motegi 7 hours Enduro"....
Cycling Terminals in Japan
With its fine and cool days, autumn is a great season for cycling. I enjoy riding around Tokyo on the weekends. Sometimes I leave Tokyo and visit areas outside the city. In the fall, many people visit Kyoto and Hakone...
Lynette in Japan 4 !
Cycling Tokyo's Westside Wards tikit-ing around the neighborhood with Bike Friday owner Jeff Gilbert.
Lynette in Japan 2 !
Hitting the ground pedaling by joining the halffastcycling.com folks for a 40K BBQ ride around Tokyo Bay Tokyo on a Friday with HalfFastCycling.com Lynette Chiang, customer evengelist of Bike Friday is in Tokyo, and will be staying for about 3...
IMHO on bicycles in Japan
Some thought on the not-the-best cycling behavior of Japan.
Updated Bike Tour Courses
Uploaded detailed route information for "Kamakura Excursion Course" in the Bike Tour Courses page...
Bike Event List is here!
In response to periodic inquries regarding bike events, we decided to prepare a list of annual bike events held mainly around Tokyo. (Threw in some good events that are away from Tokyo.) Suggestions for events that should added are welcome....
What to take along when cycling in Japan
I'm getting ready to fly from Oregon to Japan next week for 2 weeks of cycling! I'm looking forward to meeting my friends -- the staff of Cycle Tokyo! -- who volunteer to take you on a unique tour of...
Staff Bloggers, Come on In !
In addition to our tweets, we' will have not just myself, but other staff members blogging here more often with interesting articles about Japanese culture, cycling in Tokyo, intersting events going on, or whatever they are thinking of at the...
Forum is back online !
Sorry to have kept everyone waiting. The forum is back online, after trouble getting it working since we switched servers. I finally had time to look over it, and have it working....
Cycle Tokyo! on Tokyo Journal
Cycle Tokyo! was taken up on Tokyo Journal, the oldest English publication in Japan on the latest Tokyo life and cultures. It's cover story of the latest issue takes up cycling in Tokyo. I was interviewed, answered some questions that...
TokyoTopia
TokyoTopia is a very organized website for getting information about Tokyo and Tokyo life. Run by a UK Tokyoite who's lived in Tokyo since 2001, it has useful and everyday information to navigate the city and make your stay/life in...
Rental Bike Information - Cool Bike
Here's a new rental bike service that opened in April. They have a very comprehensive rental system with reasonable pricing. What's also nice about them is that they have an online booking system in English, so visitors can reserve a...
Sakura Season
The cherry trees, or sakura are in full bloom right now in Tokyo. It's said that the bloom in Tokyo should be at it's best this couple of weeks. There were alot of people outside today strolling under the...
Spring Approaching
March here... The cold weather is just about to wear away in Tokyo, with some warm days (in between cold days) this few days. Look out for hay fever though, Tokyo expects alot of cedar pollen this year. The cherry...
Happy New Year !
Cycle Tokyo! starts it's 3rd year in 2008, as we plan to continue feeding everyone with useful and intersting information on bicycle riding in Tokyo. Whether you're an Tokyoite or someone planning a Tokyo visit, keep tuned if you're interested...
Cycle Tokyo! in '2007
2007 was the second year for Cycle Tokyo!, and we are glad to report that we had continued biking inquiries and requests for guides all throughout the year. We're on the top now on Google English, looking up "cycling" and...
Autumn Ginkgos in Jingu Gaien
The gingko trees at Junguu Gaien is famous for it's beautiful yellow autumn leaves. The scenery should be at it's best this couple of weeks. There will be ALOT of people on the weekends, so park your bikes in...
SALONISTA Cycling Fashion Show - Nov.6
Here's some information we received about an cycling fashion show on November 6th in Roppongi. --- The SALONISTA cycling fashion show in on November 6, 2007 at 7pm at STEREO @ Roppongi. Anyone who rides a bike to the SALONISTA...
No Bikes on the Sidewlks in Ginza
I noticed this sign up on Harumi Dori that says the bicycles are NOT allowed on the sidewalks on Ginza Dori. Keep in mind that though bikes are not prohibited on sidewalks in many areas of Japan, there are...
Fireworks, 2007
With the coming of summer in Tokyo, the season of fireworks start with the peak of the season from the end of July to the middle of August. Japan is famous for it's variety size of the fireworks, as...
Updated Bike Tour Courses
Uploaded detailed route information for "Asakusa-Aoyama Ride" in the Bike Tour Courses page...
Gourmet Navigator
Though directly not a bike related topic, Food and gourmet information is something verry important in order to have a nice cycling experience in Tokyo ! :-) So here we go... "Gourmet Navigator", known as "Guru-Navi" is a very popular...
Some more Bilingual Maps of Tokyo
In addition to the ones I introduced the other day, here are some more bilingual maps of Tokyo. The links below are to AMAZON US, meaning you can purchase them outside of Japan. Road atlas Japan 1:250,000, Hokkaido only 1:600,000...
POLL : Sidewalks or Roadways
I'm curious to find out about whether people having experience riding the bike in Tokyo are comfortable riding either on the sidewalk, or the roadway. I've set up a poll in the forum, to find out. http://cycle-tokyo.cycling.jp/forum/cgi-bin/ikonboard.cgi?act=ST;f=3;t=11 Please send in...
Forum Open !
The Cycle Tokyo ! website now has a forum !...
"Getting Around" page
Added a page explaining general area, road and geographical information as : "Getting Around Tokyo"...
Fixed Gear Bike Shops
Added a list of shops specializing in fix gear bicycles in Bike Rentals and Cycle Shops page...
Cycle Tokyo! in '2006
A recap of Cycle Tokyo! in 2006, our activities this year, and thoughts for 2007.
Japan Cycle Navigator
Cycle Tokyo ! provides detailed cycling information around the Tokyo area, but what about cycling Japan in general ? Japan Cycling Navigator is a good source for information for cycling in Japan. General information can be found about food, the...
Arakawa Cycling - 3rd Sunday every Month
Wondering where to ride your bike on a sunny Sunday ? Let's get together with many cyclists on the 3rd Sunday of every month and ride the Arakawa Cycling Course in Tokyo! The December ride is scheduled to take place...
Updated Bike Tour Courses
Uploaded detailed route information for "B Class Gourmet Ride"...
What this site is all about
From the introduction page... The bicycle is the ideal transportation method to move around central Tokyo, do sightseeing at your own pace, and stroll around the city without worrying about train times, traffic jams, and all the fuss about driving...
Website Open
The Cycle Tokyo! website (http://cycle-tokyo.cycling.jp/) is officially open...
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