@liyanaZoe@streetfighthard Back in the day, a man spitting on another man's face is the precursor to both being handed a pistol in a field on a foggy morning.
You can ride a bicycle
across six Japanese islands.
43 miles of ocean below you.
Six giant suspension bridges
built specifically for cyclists.
You start in Hiroshima.
You finish in Ehime.
Along the way:
sleepy fishing villages,
lemon farms,
soft-serve ice cream stands at every port,
the sea breeze in every direction.
Not a race.
Not a tour.
Just you, a bike,
and an entire chain of islands
the country built a road over
so anyone could see them.
It might be the best ride on Earth.
MAY mileage log.
The winds have changed signaling the return of the rains. Also, commute turned easy mode after fighting headwinds for the last 3 months.
Another bike rescue: a 30yo Specialized Stumpjumper
The beauty of old bikes is that, with care they can keep going for decades. For this model, Specialized experimented with aluminum and ceramic composite frame, giving that beautiful “ding” sound reminiscent of a cr-mo frame.
Marin is the only brands from the 90s still true to its roots, offering steel bikes at an affordable price.
Their recent Japan market muirwoods 26 has been selling extremely well. Bringing back 26” tyre but with modern parts compatibilty, plus a killer 90s “Klein-ish” colorway