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There's nothing that crystallises the value of a warm, dry shelter more than contemplating throwing your leg over a bike for a few hours cycling in the rain.  The rain we finished riding in yesterday increased overnight and was not forecast to abate until late…

The weather has turned today with cloudy skies and gusty winds greeting us as we exited the hotel.  The forecast is for rain and the skies are certainly threatening. Fortunately the wind is at our back again, making the first 40 or so kilometres easy…

Today was one of the glory days of cycle touring. The day dawned clear and warm and we headed for Tsuruga with the wind literally at our backs.   Heading North along the shore of Biwako (Lake Biwa) the path was smooth and wide, the views…

Our original plan was to have the bike boxes couriered to the hotel on Lake Biwa. On that plan, today would have been a day travelling relatively light on trains.   A number of online reports of problems with getting bike boxes accepted by the transport…

You’re always expecting a bit of logistical pain at the beginning of a cycle tour.  Each time it's a familiar surprise how much effort is involved in getting the bikes broken down to fit in the airline box, transport to the airport with the ‘king…