Archive for the ‘bicyle touring’ Category23 June 2010 Kamifurano to Asahidake: a LONG way up the mountainKamifurano to Asahidake Distance: 37 miles Total Distance: 1928 miles We woke up after a nice night’s sleep in Kamifurano to find a gentle rain coming down–damp, but nowhere near as bad as we had experienced in Honshu. Although rain was in the forecast for the next day or so, we decided to continue on […] Posted by Kelly under: bicyle touring; japan cycling route; On the road. 22 June 2010 Yubari to Kamifurano: Into the wildernessYubari to Kamifurano Distance: 75 miles Total Distance: 1891 miles We woke up early the next morning, tired after being woken up frequently during the night by drag racing in the deserted parking lot. With a decent day of riding planned, we had hoped to be more rested, but at least the campsite was free! […] Posted by Kelly under: bicyle touring; japan cycling route; On the road. 21 June 2010 Sapporo to Yubari: Deer and perfect melonsSapporo to Yubari Distance: 42 miles Total Distance: 1816 miles Photo Album After a couple of days of being very lazy in Sapporo, Vicky and I felt refreshed and ready to get back on our bikes! We have a lot to look forward to in the next week as we make our way north to […] Posted by Kelly under: bicyle touring; japan cycling route; On the road. 19 June 2010 Sapporo: Beer, botanic gardens, baths, and beerSapporo Distance: 0 miles Total Distance: 1773 miles Photo Album Vicky and I had a great time in Sapporo today, although I have to admit that we didn’t do a whole lot of sightseeing…we spent a lot of time relaxing at our hostel, reading, doing laundry, and chatting with a few other travelers. Eventually, we […] Posted by Kelly under: bicyle touring; Sightseeing. 18 June 2010 Lake Shikotsu to Sapporo: Back to the cityLake Shikotsu to Sapporo Distance: 31 miles Total Distance: 1773 miles Photo Album Lots of climbing to start the day, and then a nice cruise down into the heart of Sapporo! We’re staying at a great hostel here (Ino’s Place) for three nights (two full rest days!) before heading up to Daisetsu-zan and Asahikawa. We […] Posted by Kelly under: bicyle touring; japan cycling route; On the road. 17 June 2010 Noboribetsu onsen to Lake Shikotsu: Two amazing rides along the waterNoboribetsu onsen to Lake Shikotsu Distance: 50 miles Total Distance: 1742 miles Photo Album We took our time getting out of our nice hotel in Noboribetsu Onsen, but finally managed to get on the road after enjoying many cups of tea from the fancy tea set provided in our room. A short steep descent took […] Posted by Kelly under: bicyle touring; japan cycling route; On the road. 16 June 2010 Lake Toya to Noboribetsu Onsen: A long climb in the rainLake Toya to Noboribetsu Onsen Distance: 29 miles Total Distance: 1692 miles Photo Album After a nice evening at Lake Toya, we headed on for a tough climb over Orofure Pass and the onsen town of Noboribetsu. We woke to a slight rain in Lake Toya which grew worse as the day went on. By […] Posted by Kelly under: bicyle touring; japan cycling route; On the road. 15 June 2010 Oshamambe to Lake Toya: Volcanoes and swansOshamambe to Lake Toya Distance: 46 miles Total Distance: 1662 miles Photo Album Today was another great day for us–lots of beautiful scenery, friendly people, and a nice campsite and bath at the end of the day! We started in Oshamambe, rode through the fog over a mountain pass to a small fishing village on […] Posted by Kelly under: bicyle touring; japan cycling route; On the road. |
