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Monthly Archives: November 2011

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Toyota’s Koyo

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My last bike ride with the team in Obu City in this exchange was to Toyota. Yes, the city where the car manufacturer originated is also home to a vast area of natural beauty. My voice was completely gone from a cold on the Tuesday before so I was a bit off on the day [...] Continue Reading »

Posted on: November 30th

In: Inspiring, Japan, outdoor, Ride

Tagged: Autumn, exchange program, Koyo, toyota

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The Leading Riders

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I worked in many marathons but this is the first time I am in one, not as a runner, but the leading vehicles. Most marathons use motercycles which I often think it affects the head runners with their fumes. So it was touching to hear that Obu’s marathon invited me to join Aisan Cycling Team‘s [...] Continue Reading »

Posted on: November 19th

In: event, Japan, Ride

Tagged: 2011, Aisan Racing Team, exchange program, marathon, Obu

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Greentea went home

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Last week I went riding in Kyoto, the place where I originally brought my touring bike.

Posted on: November 12th

In: Japan, Ride

Tagged: kyoto

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Obu to Gamagori return

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I am really going to miss this. Riding with good food and interesting things to see along the route to explore. This is what makes riding in Japan such a pleasure.

Posted on: November 7th

In: friends, Japan, outdoor, Ride

Tagged: exchange program, gamagori