Канал: Roz's Cycling Adventures

Bike and Hike. Exploring the secret trails of Shonan Area, Japan.

Bike and Hike. Exploring the secret trails of Shonan Area, Japan.

Ultralight 36g inner tube vs 95kg rider. Will it survive the first ride?

Ultralight 36g inner tube vs 95kg rider. Will it survive the first ride?

New Year Ride with New Sunglasses.

New Year Ride with New Sunglasses.

On the Road to Recovery: Started riding again after a couple of therapy sessions.

On the Road to Recovery: Started riding again after a couple of therapy sessions.

Sold off my beloved 29er Trail Bike.

Sold off my beloved 29er Trail Bike.

Day 6/6: Climbing up Norikura with CCJ team. @robertcolqui1692

Day 6/6: Climbing up Norikura with CCJ team. @robertcolqui1692

Day 5/6: Gero to Takayama, Gifu Prefecture. Another day of recovery ride.@robertcolqui1692

Day 5/6: Gero to Takayama, Gifu Prefecture. Another day of recovery ride.@robertcolqui1692

Day 4/6: Yamagata to Gero Onsen, Gifu. Recovery ride but not enough rest. @robertcolqui1692

Day 4/6: Yamagata to Gero Onsen, Gifu. Recovery ride but not enough rest. @robertcolqui1692

Day 3/6: Nagahama, Shiga to Yamagata, Gifu. Denied access to camp site. @robertcolqui1692

Day 3/6: Nagahama, Shiga to Yamagata, Gifu. Denied access to camp site. @robertcolqui1692

Day 2/6 Tour with BCJ: Omihachiman to Nagahama, Shiga via Biwako clockwise route. @robertcolqui1692

Day 2/6 Tour with BCJ: Omihachiman to Nagahama, Shiga via Biwako clockwise route. @robertcolqui1692

Day 1/6 Tour with BCJ: Nagoya, Aichi to Omihachiman, Shiga. @robertcolqui1692

Day 1/6 Tour with BCJ: Nagoya, Aichi to Omihachiman, Shiga. @robertcolqui1692

Afternoon Ride and Lunch in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture.

Afternoon Ride and Lunch in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture.

Kanagawa-Tokyo-Saitama 03Jul22

Kanagawa-Tokyo-Saitama 03Jul22

Cooling Summer Ride. Need to build my stamina for epic ride end of this month.

Cooling Summer Ride. Need to build my stamina for epic ride end of this month.

Modern Day Battle of Sekigahara: Road VS MTB. Gifu Prefecture, Japan.

Modern Day Battle of Sekigahara: Road VS MTB. Gifu Prefecture, Japan.

Met Roberto Colqui at the Sekigahara Battlegrounds, Gifu Prefecture, Japan

Met Roberto Colqui at the Sekigahara Battlegrounds, Gifu Prefecture, Japan

Hakuba Gravel Fest - Day 2 Race, Nagano Prefecture, Japan

Hakuba Gravel Fest - Day 2 Race, Nagano Prefecture, Japan

Hakuba Gravel Fest 2022: Registration, Opening Ceremony and Day 1 Race.

Hakuba Gravel Fest 2022: Registration, Opening Ceremony and Day 1 Race.

Coming in 1 day early for Hakuba Gravel Fest

Coming in 1 day early for Hakuba Gravel Fest

Just got to Hakuba for the Gravel Fest tomorrow.

Just got to Hakuba for the Gravel Fest tomorrow.

Dirty Lil Ride: Testing out my new gravel tyres

Dirty Lil Ride: Testing out my new gravel tyres

New Gravel Tyres: Rambler for the front and Receptor for the rear.

New Gravel Tyres: Rambler for the front and Receptor for the rear.

1st Takamizu Hill Climb Challenge in Nariki, Ome, Tokyo organised by KFC Triathlon Club

1st Takamizu Hill Climb Challenge in Nariki, Ome, Tokyo organised by KFC Triathlon Club

Riding to Takamizu. Dark clouds ahead.

Riding to Takamizu. Dark clouds ahead.

Hill Climb Gran Fondo: Sanno-Toge, Naguri and Kosawa Pass, Saitama and West Tokyo, Japan

Hill Climb Gran Fondo: Sanno-Toge, Naguri and Kosawa Pass, Saitama and West Tokyo, Japan

Bryton Rider 750: Initial thoughts

Bryton Rider 750: Initial thoughts

How will Road and Cyclocross Tyres perform on a Gravel Bike?

How will Road and Cyclocross Tyres perform on a Gravel Bike?

Elite Carbon Wheelset: 1st Ride Review.

Elite Carbon Wheelset: 1st Ride Review.

Elite Road Carbon Wheelset: Unboxing, hub sound and weight.

Elite Road Carbon Wheelset: Unboxing, hub sound and weight.

No bottle mounts on my bike frame. Where can I put my tool?? I found the solution.

No bottle mounts on my bike frame. Where can I put my tool?? I found the solution.

Sakura Spring Ride

Sakura Spring Ride

Matsudo Pass, Togenkyo, Cold Drip Coffee and Sakura Gelato with Ken.

Matsudo Pass, Togenkyo, Cold Drip Coffee and Sakura Gelato with Ken.

Intense Tracer T275C First Ride Review. Dropped my OneX2.

Intense Tracer T275C First Ride Review. Dropped my OneX2.

New Helmet and Goggles for Enduro Riding. 100% Badass.

New Helmet and Goggles for Enduro Riding. 100% Badass.

Beautiful weather for a ride in Saitama, Japan

Beautiful weather for a ride in Saitama, Japan

Short 30km test ride after swapping out some components.

Short 30km test ride after swapping out some components.

New Bike Day: Pre-loved Intense Tracer T275 Carbon Expert. Set up and short test ride.

New Bike Day: Pre-loved Intense Tracer T275 Carbon Expert. Set up and short test ride.

Oladance Wearable Stereo: Are they really that good?

Oladance Wearable Stereo: Are they really that good?

My (not so) new favourite pannier bag for touring/bikepacking.

My (not so) new favourite pannier bag for touring/bikepacking.

Last Morning in Hotel Mystay Premier Sapporo Park, Hokkaido

Last Morning in Hotel Mystay Premier Sapporo Park, Hokkaido

Myokokogen, Niigata to Kurohime, Nagano via Lake Nojiri, 20Sep21.

Myokokogen, Niigata to Kurohime, Nagano via Lake Nojiri, 20Sep21.

Gran Fondo Myoko: Japan's Toughest Race. Niigata-Nagano, 19Sep21. DNF

Gran Fondo Myoko: Japan's Toughest Race. Niigata-Nagano, 19Sep21. DNF

Gran Fondo Myoko Checkpoint 1. 1284m above sea level. Niigata Prefecture, Japan.

Gran Fondo Myoko Checkpoint 1. 1284m above sea level. Niigata Prefecture, Japan.

Gran Fondo Myoko Start Line.

Gran Fondo Myoko Start Line.

Gran Fondo Myoko Registration, Myokokogen, Nagano. The toughest race in Japan.

Gran Fondo Myoko Registration, Myokokogen, Nagano. The toughest race in Japan.

Hill training and testing out my setup for Gran Fondo Myoko.

Hill training and testing out my setup for Gran Fondo Myoko.

TNVI Wireless Microphone: Unboxing and Initial Test with the Insta360 One X2.

TNVI Wireless Microphone: Unboxing and Initial Test with the Insta360 One X2.

Insta360 One X2 and accessories: Unboxing and initial thoughts.

Insta360 One X2 and accessories: Unboxing and initial thoughts.

Ukiyoe Rice Field, Gyoda City, Saitama Japan. 22 Aug 21

Ukiyoe Rice Field, Gyoda City, Saitama Japan. 22 Aug 21

3 New Jerseys from Primal Wear USA

3 New Jerseys from Primal Wear USA

Ride to Ukiyoe Paddy Field in Gyoda City, Saitama: Friday 06 Aug 21.

Ride to Ukiyoe Paddy Field in Gyoda City, Saitama: Friday 06 Aug 21.

Photos of 4D3N Inuyama, Gujo-Hachiman, Takayama, Matsumoto, Gifu Trip with Back County Japan

Photos of 4D3N Inuyama, Gujo-Hachiman, Takayama, Matsumoto, Gifu Trip with Back County Japan

From Matsumoto to Gifu with Back Country Japan MTB: The long ride back. Bikepacking Day5: 25Jul21.

From Matsumoto to Gifu with Back Country Japan MTB: The long ride back. Bikepacking Day5: 25Jul21.

Riding from Takayama to Matsumoto Back Country Japan MTB. Bikepacking Day4: 24Jul21.

Riding from Takayama to Matsumoto Back Country Japan MTB. Bikepacking Day4: 24Jul21.

Riding from Gujo-Hachiman to Takayama with Back Country Japan MTB. Bikepacking Day3: 23Jul21.

Riding from Gujo-Hachiman to Takayama with Back Country Japan MTB. Bikepacking Day3: 23Jul21.

Riding from Inuyama to Gujo-Hachiman with Back Country Japan MTB. Bikepacking Day2: 22Jul21.

Riding from Inuyama to Gujo-Hachiman with Back Country Japan MTB. Bikepacking Day2: 22Jul21.

4D3N 500km Aichi-Gifu-Nagano Grand Castle Tour with over 8000m of elevation gains ended yesterday.

4D3N 500km Aichi-Gifu-Nagano Grand Castle Tour with over 8000m of elevation gains ended yesterday.

Bikepacking Day 2 of 5: Riding in Inuyama.

Bikepacking Day 2 of 5: Riding in Inuyama.

Riding in Aichi Prefecture: Kisogawa to Inuyama. Bikepacking Day1 of 5: 21Jul21.

Riding in Aichi Prefecture: Kisogawa to Inuyama. Bikepacking Day1 of 5: 21Jul21.

Custom Painted Shoes: Trash to Treasure part 2.1. A complete makeover

Custom Painted Shoes: Trash to Treasure part 2.1. A complete makeover

Friday commute home. Mount Fuji and fiery skies

Friday commute home. Mount Fuji and fiery skies

Custom Painted Shoes part 2: The Unveiling.

Custom Painted Shoes part 2: The Unveiling.

Ride up to Arima Dam (Lake Naguri) in Hanno, Saitama, Japan.

Ride up to Arima Dam (Lake Naguri) in Hanno, Saitama, Japan.

Heading up to Naguri but stopped by Iruma River in Hanno to enjoy the scenery.

Heading up to Naguri but stopped by Iruma River in Hanno to enjoy the scenery.

Unboxing my new Magene P325 Dual-Sided Powermeter and C406 Cyclocomp.

Unboxing my new Magene P325 Dual-Sided Powermeter and C406 Cyclocomp.

Custom Painted Shoes: From Trash to Treasure pt 1

Custom Painted Shoes: From Trash to Treasure pt 1

Sunday Kakigori Ride: Black Pepper On Shaved Ice at Ryan02 Cafe!!!

Sunday Kakigori Ride: Black Pepper On Shaved Ice at Ryan02 Cafe!!!

Post ride wheelset review: Did they survive the off-road ride?

Post ride wheelset review: Did they survive the off-road ride?

Sayama Hill Ride: New Mavic Crossride 650b wheelset turned my gravel bike into a beast!!

Sayama Hill Ride: New Mavic Crossride 650b wheelset turned my gravel bike into a beast!!

Commute home. Lovely weather of 25 degrees Celsius and a gentle breeze.

Commute home. Lovely weather of 25 degrees Celsius and a gentle breeze.

New Mavic Wheelset: Unboxing and setting up.

New Mavic Wheelset: Unboxing and setting up.

Reverse Bartaping. Looks cooler and neater than standard way of wrapping.

Reverse Bartaping. Looks cooler and neater than standard way of wrapping.

Lunch Ride and Review of Bikepacking Trip.

Lunch Ride and Review of Bikepacking Trip.

Day 3: Ride home from Tsuchiura, Ibaraki to Fujimi, Saitama.

Day 3: Ride home from Tsuchiura, Ibaraki to Fujimi, Saitama.

Cycling along Kasumigaura Bay in Tsuchiura, Ibaraki.

Cycling along Kasumigaura Bay in Tsuchiura, Ibaraki.

First Bikepacking Trip to Tsuchiura, Ibaraki - Day 1 of 3.

First Bikepacking Trip to Tsuchiura, Ibaraki - Day 1 of 3.

Bikepacking Set-up for a 3D2N road trip

Bikepacking Set-up for a 3D2N road trip

Ride to Kawagoe Coedo: A town with rich Japanese history and culture.

Ride to Kawagoe Coedo: A town with rich Japanese history and culture.

Crazy Climb!!! Ipponsugi Pass with Ken and Izumi.

Crazy Climb!!! Ipponsugi Pass with Ken and Izumi.

Breakfast Ride and Bike Upgrade.

Breakfast Ride and Bike Upgrade.

Autumn Leaves Ride: Kamakita Lake and Gojo Falls.

Autumn Leaves Ride: Kamakita Lake and Gojo Falls.

Tour of Ogaki hosted by Back County Japan MTB.

Tour of Ogaki hosted by Back County Japan MTB.

Ride up to Yoro Falls in Gifu hosted by Back Country Japan MTB.

Ride up to Yoro Falls in Gifu hosted by Back Country Japan MTB.

Trail Ride in Gifu hosted by Back Country Japan MTB.

Trail Ride in Gifu hosted by Back Country Japan MTB.

Gravel Ride in Sayama

Gravel Ride in Sayama

Sayama Lake Trail - 1st MTB ride in 3 years.

Sayama Lake Trail - 1st MTB ride in 3 years.

Enomoto Farm - Kana's Orientation Ride.

Enomoto Farm - Kana's Orientation Ride.

2nd Century Ride for October

2nd Century Ride for October

Ride from Kawagoe to Tokyo Skytree

Ride from Kawagoe to Tokyo Skytree

Solo ride testing my new Insta360 One R.

Solo ride testing my new Insta360 One R.

Iruma-Arakawa River Ride

Iruma-Arakawa River Ride

Tama and Sayama Lakes Ride

Tama and Sayama Lakes Ride