When you went climbing in Rishiri, did you just leave the bike at the camp? Was it safe?
@CiaranRawlinsonАй бұрын
I cycled from the Yuni campsite up to the foot of the mountain (arriving at Hokuroku parking) and parked my bike there. I'm sure it happens, but I've never had anything stolen in the 6 years that I've been living/travelling here. That includes usually only locking my bike to its own wheel (so it would be easy to lift if anyone wanted to steal it).
@stevenpaulday4825Ай бұрын
Wonderful! I hope to ride this someday soon. By chance, did you follow the route on GPS or is the way fairly obvious?
@CiaranRawlinsonАй бұрын
I just followed the coastal road for most of Hokkaido. It's pretty obvious because there aren't many roads up there.
@三上家Ай бұрын
As long as you don't run into a bear or a bear doesn't run into you, you'll be okay :P
@2WheelsGood.012 ай бұрын
Nice vid! I'm going in early July for 3 weeks. Out of curiosity, do you recommend I bring a stove? Or is it manageable without? I'll have an ultralight bikepacking setup.
@CiaranRawlinson2 ай бұрын
I prefer having a stove but it's definitely doable without, especially in summer.
@irbishistory4622 ай бұрын
Hello! Me from Israel, watched youre amazing trip. Thank you for that!
@ShiftWorkJoe2 ай бұрын
I did a Hokkaido trip in 2019 and alot of these roads I recognize and are bringing a tear to my eye. I need to go back! Thank you for posting
@stevenpaulday48252 ай бұрын
Love the videos! Thanks.
@dkexplore78592 ай бұрын
Im doing this trip next week on Thursday for charity can't wait
@CiaranRawlinson2 ай бұрын
That's great. Enjoy!
@expeditionevolvelouperkins79535 ай бұрын
Hi there great trip can you tell me how long it took you to cycle From tottori to fukuoka cheers lou
@CiaranRawlinson5 ай бұрын
It took me 6 days. If you like the link in the description you should be able to see my map. You can also see approximately where I stayed each day (you may have to toggle on the "Japan places" option when you open the link).
@setzenmaxette56886 ай бұрын
thank you for a very useful video! 👍
@v_ile6 ай бұрын
Hi! I have a question about your biking tour in Japan. The maximum stay for a visa is 90 days, how did you cycle July through December?
@CiaranRawlinson6 ай бұрын
I was living in Japan until July, switched to a tourist visa, but then visited home for 6 weeks from August until October. So I came back on another 90 day visa. It is also possible to extend the tourist visa for an extra 90 days if you do want to stay up to ~6 months. (Depending on your nationality)
@madiantin7 ай бұрын
Phew! That is a lot of tough climbing!
@sbring00able7 ай бұрын
Hey I remember your Hokkaido videos - I actually ended up doing a tour there (I live in Kyoto actually). Curious if you're mid trip right now - I'm fantasizing a semi world bike tour in the not too distant future
@CiaranRawlinson7 ай бұрын
That's great! Hokkaido is amazing for a bike trip. The trip from this video was actually in 2019. I'm not travelling right now, but I'm also thinking about another trip this year, maybe just a month or so. I hope to get another long one sometime in the future too.
@user-hg2vr2rv4n9 ай бұрын
Superb and very useful video. Took me 30 minutes to watch your 9 min. masterpiece so I can absorb and understand every word you said. Newbie cyclist from HKG. 😊
@CiaranRawlinson9 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot! Good luck with your future cycle trips!
@oshben10 ай бұрын
Hi Ciaran, would you recommend cycle touring wearing cleats or ordinary sports shoes?
@CiaranRawlinson9 ай бұрын
I just wore ordinary sports shoes, but some of my friends wore cleats. I guess it's just a matter of preference.
@ohjajohh11 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video. I didn't know there was such a thing as free campsites!
@lukethomas21611 ай бұрын
Just been reading about you and this part of your journey in Chris’ book. Weird to put faces to words, not always what you imagined. Not in any detrimental way of course! 😂
@CiaranRawlinson8 ай бұрын
Hey, I didn't see this comment until now somehow! Chris' books are great. I'd read his blogs in the past but I had no idea he was on my route until he showed up at the right time to help me fix my bike in Baja California. 😂 I had an amazing time cycling with Chris, Dea and all the others we met along this section of the trip.
@BreezyE-d3n11 ай бұрын
I just did a similar trip. I forgot to take cash on the ferry and they said there was nothing they could do, so I couldn't eat for 22hrs.
@miranikolic4379 Жыл бұрын
Hey i can see you have done bike packing in Japan , do you know if you can get transport bike bag for train on the train station ? I am planing to go cycling in september just wondering if i can buy it there
@CiaranRawlinson Жыл бұрын
You can't get it at a train station but maybe an outdoors shop. I got one from Montbell. I think it cost around 7,000 yen and is only about the size of a water bottle when packed up.
@Simon..Chapman Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this and gave me great peace of mind. I am flying to Sapporo in a few days to do a three week cycling trip, very similar route to the one you did. Thank you for sharing your trip !
@mattwake7230 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ciaran. Hoping to go from Soya to Sata next year following the footsteps of Alan Booth. Your videos are inspiring!
@CiaranRawlinson Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Good luck with your trip!
@robwhite461 Жыл бұрын
Great video, but music overwhelmed the speech.
@Llamabanger Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@parcfelixer Жыл бұрын
Can't be grateful enough for you to making me discover Michael Moore! By the way, I'm cycling through Japan next year, really looking forward to it!
@CiaranRawlinson Жыл бұрын
Michael's Oasis covers are amazing! Cool, good luck with your trip!
@jodietanino6955 Жыл бұрын
To get there but love that is where you lived. Our alternative is Sendai over to Kanazawa where I have been and
@jodietanino6955 Жыл бұрын
Been really enjoying your videos. You must have a nice setup as smooth riding. Loved your Hokkaido one also. We did it 5 years ago and going back in July. Once we cycle Hokkaido and cross to Honshu we thought we would end in Sendai and go to Tottori! Might be too much travel to get th
@CiaranRawlinson Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Good luck with your trip next year.
@joanoconnor8552 Жыл бұрын
Just discovered this video after following your Japan tours. You're very lucky to have seen Steamboat and actually after this year's rains, lucky to have gone through Northern Yellowstone as it is now unpassable. Really enjoy your vids; am planning to do Hokkaido next year.
@CiaranRawlinson Жыл бұрын
Wow, I hadn't heard about the Yellowstone rains until I saw your comment. Good luck with your Hokkaido trip next year! It's a great place for cycling.
@jari44932 жыл бұрын
How long did it take you to bike trough Japan?
@jari44932 жыл бұрын
For the whole trip not just Hokkaido
@CiaranRawlinson2 жыл бұрын
It was around 3 months total. Maybe a little more.
@jari4493 Жыл бұрын
@@CiaranRawlinson Thank you for the answer. I was thinking about doing the Hokkaido cycle trip in early November (I mean october), so I can see the autumn foliage. Do you think that would work, or is it too cold then?
@jari4493 Жыл бұрын
Or which month would you recommend the most?
@CiaranRawlinson Жыл бұрын
@@jari4493 My trip in this video was in August. Even then some of the mountain passes were cold, and you need to be prepared for the weather like we had going over Shiretoko Pass. I wouldn't attempt this trip too much later in the year. Maybe September. Mid-September is when the Autumn leaves start in Hokkaido. My next video in the series was from Sapporo to Hakodate in mid-October and it was getting cold then. I'm not sure what the northern parts are like then. This is a good site that might have some useful information for you. hokkaidowilds.org/keeping-safe-while-hiking-in-hokkaido I can't advise much because I've only experienced Hokkaido only those two sections of my trip, but definitely make sure you're well prepared for whenever you do it. Good luck!
@DeanNovi2 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed your video! Many people ride the Baja Divide, but there is a lot of sand. How was the traffic on the road? Any problems or risky sections?
@CiaranRawlinson2 жыл бұрын
I thought the traffic was ok. Some roads are narrow but the drivers were pretty careful.
@Skyemansthoughts2 жыл бұрын
Great video and inspiring foe those not yet been to the outer hebrides to get up there and see them. Can I just add though that you need to get Bluetooth mic as can't hear what you're saying a lot of the time with wind and your device being on selfie stick plus music can be bit ott with you talking under it. But keel up the good work .
@sbring00able2 жыл бұрын
Great vids btw! Last summer I cycled from Kyoto to Akita, then took the ferry to hokkaido then cycled down to hakkodate. Thinking of returning this July and just doing hokkaido
@sbring00able2 жыл бұрын
They've somewhat recently completed a Pacific cycling road that goes from Chiba to Wakayama (1400 km). Seems like a good alternative to the route 1
@CiaranRawlinson2 жыл бұрын
Wow, just checked that out. Looks amazing. Might have to try some of it if I get the chance!
@lucamagnanensi2 жыл бұрын
Great tour, I love bikepacking!
@CiaranRawlinson2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@parcfelixer2 жыл бұрын
Your series of videos are great. Hope you are enjoying your time in Japan now as well! Cheers
@CiaranRawlinson2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot. Yeah, it's great to be back here!
@camperstar6stringer2 жыл бұрын
Dreams come true
@camperstar6stringer2 жыл бұрын
Are you still in Japan? Going to Hokkaido soon.
@CiaranRawlinson2 жыл бұрын
Yes. I'm living in Kansai area now but haven't been to Hokkaido since my trip in 2017. Enjoy your trip!
@camperstar6stringer2 жыл бұрын
@@CiaranRawlinson Thank you. I got my plan up to Toyama station. Now I have to plan up to Aomori. And then plan for Hokkaido. I heard the Russian restaurant in Wakkanai has closed. I was hoping to have a meal there.
@doransshield91762 жыл бұрын
great video. I hope to do the same thing one day
@benbhuida_adventures2 жыл бұрын
This is a great video, inspiring me to return to the hebrides on my bike
@owencurley35202 жыл бұрын
Brilliant thanks!! Bring 2 nets lol
@Thomson072 жыл бұрын
thanks for making these awesome videos. I will go on a trip like this one day for sure. I have very grand plans lol, but I am curious, did you stop your trip after mexico or did you make it down to Argentina?
@CiaranRawlinson2 жыл бұрын
Hi! Glad you've enjoyed them. I made it to Panama and finished my trip there, deciding to leave South America for another time. So I'll get a few more videos of the rest of my trip made this year. I recently moved back to Japan to teach here again so I'll hopefully get a few short trips here soon too.
@Thomson072 жыл бұрын
@@CiaranRawlinson awesome man! you are an inspiration!
@ky947902 жыл бұрын
You Are Grate Sir.
@boylefam4eva2 жыл бұрын
This is a great intro to cycling Hokkaido, thank you, professional level editing, although I’d probably stay along the coast as much as possible. I cycled Shikoku while doing the 88 Temples of the Kobo Daishi and stuck to the coast. The camping, pilgrims huts, good weather and nice people make it wonderful. I was 63 when I did 1100kms on a “mamachari”, camped a bit and did the Shimanamikaido also. I’m 66 now. Will COVID ever end and I get a chance to tackle Hokkaido?
@CiaranRawlinson2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Hopefully 2022 is the year when things get back to normal and the borders reopen. 🤞
@manifbaker2 жыл бұрын
Hah I’m pretty sure that ridiculous headwind to cape soya is a permanent fixture, looks exactly the same weather as my trip (though a had thicc fog on top of Mt Rishiri 😢) thanks for sharing mate.
@cyclinginjpn2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Ciaran. Many thanks for sharing! We'll definitely pass it on to plenty of riders when tourism returns to this part of the world. Stay safe!
@CiaranRawlinson2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! It's four years since I left, but I'm finally moving back to Japan next month so I'm looking forward to cycling there again. Hopefully it won't be too long until it's open for tourism too!
@cyclinginjpn2 жыл бұрын
@@CiaranRawlinson Good luck with the move back!
@vioscene2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for always making such good videos, your adventures are inspiring!
@budge992 жыл бұрын
Amazing video! When is the next one coming?!
@CiaranRawlinson2 жыл бұрын
Very, very soon (hopefully)! It's >90% done but I keep procrastinating. And guess what. You'll be in it!
@latte68782 жыл бұрын
Loving all these interactions with the locals! Japanese people seem so warmhearted
@ExclusiveTravelReviews2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thks for the video!
@BigRick503 жыл бұрын
That was really smart starting at the top and cycling down. Downhill all the way.
@david-pascoe3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the film Ciaran. Hoping to get to the Outer Hebrides and Shetland next year. Good to see how it went for you. Cheers. :-)