Is Bike Commuting Safe On City Roads? (Cycling in Japan)
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- I recently started a new job here in Japan and decided that I would commute to work by bike everyday. It's 20km each way, so 40km a day, 200km a week, and 800km a month. I got a lot of requests to show a bike commute route on the city roads in Japan, so today I tried a new route through the city and talk about is it safe to bike commute on city roads.
The river path is much safer and quieter since I don't have to deal with cars, but I found that cycling through the busy city roads was also a nice change of pace, as I got to see many other unique things and lots more people with their commute routines.
Which do you think is better, commuting on the city roads, or taking the river cycling path? What do you think of the busy Japanese roads?
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You guys asked for it, so here it is. I tried commuting on the main roads in Japan. What do you guys think? Quite a bit different than the nice, quiet river path 😅
Biking in a nice cool japan breeze will make you forget you're cycling a 20km everyday lol
Really nice to see the more busy areas of Nagoya, although it's not the best cycling route compared to your normal river side route. The traffic seems to be relative well behaved and mindful of other users. (Just watch some videos of cycling in London as a comparison.)
This main road is not bad at all, and there's a decent shoulder for most of it, which is nice. The cars are generally pretty respectful of bikes, which is nice. Just gotta watch out for taxis and pedestrians mainly (and turning cars)
... and salmon cyclists.
The lady in her heavy mamachari was kicking Cruise's butt. He could not pass her. 😂
Best bike content I have seen on UA-cam so far. Honestly, I prefer your videos over GCN videos lol. I also watched the whole 40 minutes about how you learnt Japanese. I guess I am addicted to this channel ! Stay awesome ! 😄🚴🏼♂️
Wow, thanks so much man! Very happy to hear that :)
So true! Epic!
I also really enjoy these traffic biking vids. They are oddly relaxing.
@@theloniousm4337 ik right 😭
僕もしばしば東山線沿いに名駅まで走りますが、すごく見慣れた街並みでも人の走りを見るのはたのしいものですね。
確かに楽しいです！ :)
Just after 8mins when your at the lights,what is that over to the right,building with a circle on the roof?
Have you ever thought about getting one of them helmet mirrors?(save that looking around)
looks like a glasses store?
Nah, I don't like bike mirrors and wouldn't trust them
@@TwoWheelCruise this is just a single mirror that fits on the helmet looking down your side(looks more like a monocle on a short stick)
How fast are you going... Seems pretty fast
All my ride data is on strava, but I usually average 25 kph depending on the bike I'm using
do you guys consider 4okm ride to work each day? is it too much or not?
I used to commute 40km every day for over a year, loved it.
@@TwoWheelCruise 40km to work and going home total of 80km each day.
“Gotta pick up the pace a little bit to get to work on time”.... stops and takes a selfie 🤳🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do 😂
Not sure if from watching anime since I was a kid but man, I love the seeing Japanese streets like those. There's something relaxing about them.
I know the feeling.. :)
At least people in Japan seem to use their cars signal lights all the time. Here from I am from it seems people think they are just Christmas decorations! ;-)
There's a lot of people who will turn them on at the very last second.. better than not I guess..
The river path is definitely safer and with alot less stops, but I did like seeing the city a bit, especially the view of the Nagoya castle area.
That was a nice surprise for me too 😅
Riding a bicycle in Tokyo seems so dangerous. (Although I deem Tokyo as a great city in most aspects.) There are no separated bicyle lanes. You have ride on the car lane, and frequently have to bypass the parked car, which makes you more close to the rushing cars on your right side.
I lived in Shanghai for a half year. I think Shanghai is more friendly to bicycles. There are almost always dedicated bicycle lanes separated with white solid lines (road marks). On wider roads there are even protected bicycle lanes. Cars will give walkers and bicycles priority at crossings, which you don't see in most Chinese cities except Shanghai and Hangzhou.
River path looks much safer and quieter, but nice to see an alternative route through the city 😊🚴♂️
Nice to mix it up sometimes :)
I was born and raised in Los Angeles. I loved riding in the city, as well as the suburbs. At 61, Michigan has been home for almost ten years. I would ride from Madison Heights to Inkster. The biggest challenges are the DDOT and SMART Buses. Now that Detroit has the 'Q Line", light rail presents with a unique opportunity for bike riders (staying safe and not getting run over). I see so much on the bike as opposed to being in the car. I've been riding for fifty-six years without any major mishaps. My experience is that if you ride with respect for others (as well as following traffic laws), it works well for everyone. Thanks for sharing this video, my brother. The $200 that you spent on the mike is well worth it...awesome sound quality! Be safe. Dan.
I would definitely prefer the River path. Way too much traffic on the main road. Those cyclepaths looks pretty bumpy. Is that normal in Japan?
Unfortunately, yes. They are incredibly bumpy, though not too bad on the big city bikes (which is probably by design to prevent fast speeds)
Definitely stay on the river path. It's only a matter of time before you get hurt using the main road. I did this commute when I lived in Japan from Yokohama to Tokyo 44km round trip 4 days a week. I thought it would be better then over crowded trains. Lost count how many times cars sandwich me in the cycle lane or other cyclists & pedestrians cutting me off or coming the wrong way. I saw this in your video. Be super careful when passing parked cars. Doors just magical open in front of you. Your an experienced cyclists, so I know you have a sixth sence of any pending dangers. I lost my passion for cycling while in Japan but have regained it after leaving. All I can say is be safe & don't take unnecessary risks. I'm sure your wife doesn't want to be a widow yet. Take care
Thanks man, definitely gonna stick with the river most days
It looks so cool when you’re keeping pace with traffic. Like, I know it’s possible, but it still looks so cool. My heart legit stopped when I thought you dropped the Wahoo though. Nice catch.
Also, is it just me or is the cyclist emoji just Cruise in his TWC kit?🚴🏻♂️
Haha, I'll have to make a fast commute video one day then ;)
Japan is very good place to ride a bike. Their standard is very high. If you 👀 whole video, you can not find even any one trash at the steet. Very high and clean people are there.
As someone who bike commutes here in Metro Manila, PH - this looks very safe compared to the crap I have to deal with. I'm jealous :(
Same thing in Mexico City, that's how it is to live in an underdeveloped country
This Route is too dangerous Man
I wouldn't say it's dangerous (from my experiences in Yamagata), but it isn't very pleasant out there. Always better to take the country lanes and river paths if you live in a mid-sized to large Japanese city.
You should visit my country 😭
There are much more dangerous roads here, I actually feel pretty safe on this main road since I'm aware of all of the bad parts and know how to navigate them. But yeah, the river path is much safer and allows me to relax a bit more during my ride. I like to mix it up sometimes though..
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That moment when you said you're going to ignore the Wahoo 43:57 and then adapter broke. LOL that non-intentional-comedic timing.
LA traffic especially downtown is somewhat similar to the ones shown in your video. The one-way streets suck though and including the very narrow streets especially when some cars parked at the curb to make it more packed.
I ride on sidewalks sometimes but only in situations where I want to avoid dealing with a yielding turning light if I'm turning or avoid the red lights at a T intersection or when my destination is really close but happens to be on the opposite side of traffic. Plus, since I switched to clipless pedals, I find riding on sidewalks dangerous especially if there are pedestrians or any obstacles on it and I will get caught off guard and fall if I fail to unclip on time. There are traffic lights where I live that will never turn green if no cars are present on the induction sensors on the road so if I want it to turn green as a pedestrian or cyclist, I would have to go over to push the pedestrian crossing button. I tried riding through a road where it meets with the freeway on/off ramp before and It seemed very dangerous especially during heavy traffic hour because I would have to deal with cars coming from both sides me while I'm in the middle trying to merge back to the nearest curb.
Glad you made it to work on time to make this awesome video which I enjoyed viewing. I got to see how Japan streets are from first person POV and how many cyclists of all ages are out there riding their bikes.:)
Random fact: Babymetal Moa-metal is also from Nagoya and her birthday is on July 4th. :O
Oh the sweet unintentional comedy that happens on this channel sometimes 😅 Always after I open my big fat mouth lol...
Roads nearby freeway ramps are always a bit nervous, but unfortunately this section for me has now good alternatives that don't take a lot of extra time.. I guess from falling on mtb a lot, I've learned to unclip from my spd's pretty quick. I think Thuong also learned pretty quick haha
I didn't know Moa-metal was from Nagoya! 😲
Holy smoke that is dangerous. If you tried that in US you would be hit for sure.
Most likely 😭
"Gotta pick up the pace a little bit"
Proceeds to take a Selfie.
Honestly, same though.
I prefer the River route, nature is the way to go for me. Having to pay so much attention on the roads is much to difficult for my anxiety ridden self.
LMFAO, that was pretty great timing.. 😂
Agreed, it's nice to be able to relax a bit before/after work
Man. The colors and the architecture of Nagoya are amazingly refreshing from the strict dull brown, grey, and blue from Chicago. Everything feels so open too! Would love to be able to take a long bike through here day in and day out... minus the lights. I feel the pain there, cycling's the same for me if I wanna commute anywhere :'c
It looks especially nice downtown at night in the winter, lots of lights all around :)
The red lights are the biggest killer for me though, way too many stops..
#squeaksqueak
It's a 0 weight automatic bell ;)
ザ・ママチャリ！🤣🤣🤣
You mentioned people commuting on small wheel bikes, minivelo, then at 45:00 you pass Cycle Base Asahi. I bought their Weekend Bikes 20 (in Nara prefecture), then brought it back to Australia. Would be interesting if you could do commute on a variety of common to Japan style bikes, like mini velo & those electric family bikes that Yamaha, Panasonic & Bridgestone make.
I want to see him doing his commute on a mamachari
I plan to make different videos when I have chances to borrow/test out different bikes. I wouldn't mind doing it on a mamachari, but I can't get a proper seatpost extension :/
@@TwoWheelCruise hehehe I see that woman on a Mamachari actually beat you ....she was setting a good casual pace lol
Sure safe..unlike here in the Philippines..
I hate GPS for two reasons... Too many back roads, and random roite updates... lol "I 500 ft turn left"... "BUT I STILL HAVE A QUARTER OF A MILE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE I AM ON... YOU MURDROUS GPS!!!"... I think what I find jun to watch is not just the conversation, or the scenery (which are good), but I like racing games, and I like the driving perspective of the front of the hood of the car to judge gaps, and petspective on passing other racers. You kinda give that veiw point. So in so tight spaces between curb and car... I am thinking... "ehhhhhh oh we got room!"... lol peobably sounds weird, but weird is what I good at.
Yeah, the GPS routing can get a bit strange at times.. Works a lot better out in the countryside.. I'll try to shut up more and make more risky moves then lol 😂
I hate bike paths. License for pedestrians to do dumb things like let dogs of leashes, wander over during overtaking and tight narrow roads in sections. Much prefer the open roads
They're also excellent parking spaces ;)
That's one great comparison ride cruise.
Amazing how different it is. Does look pretty daunting in that traffic.
Great selfie !!!!
Thanks! Been working on my selfie skills, but I feel like my angle is the same every time 😂
They ride on the opposite side of the road in Detroit also. Even thought they have arrows with directions. It's super annoying and dangerous.
😢 Are there more bike lanes there now?
Thanks for taking this route, but you don't have to do it again. Looks horrendous! I thought Switzerland cities were bad with all the traffic stops. I do like the idea of you taking different routes on occasion to keep things fresh though.
Haha, thanks! It's not so bad, but the river path is much better
river path definitely better , think its safer for sure and faster
Definitely!
My biggest issue cycling on the roads has been motor vehicles using marked cycle lanes (自転車専用レーン) for travel, parking, or idling at traffic lights. Large trucks/lorries and scooters are the biggest offenders in my area.
In Japan, everyone seems it's acceptable to temporarily park almost anyway.. Not just bike lanes, but major large roads will often have cars/trucks randomly parked on the left lane blocking all of traffic..
Cruise, is there a "Shortest Route" on the Wahoo? It's probably best to keep it on "Quickest Route". When you can found a stretch of main road without traffic lights, your pace definitely increased. Those side streets seem a dead loss with all those stop signs.
I'm not sure if there is a different option, I just used "take me to". I not so quickly found out that the main roads are way faster in certain sections, but the take me to is still useful to keep the reference point in the maps.
Nagoya has a lot of well designed areas for true city living. Most buildings on the arterial roads are 5 stories or taller. Most houses are compact and not much parking. Lots of people on bicycles, but the bicycle infrastructure is still lacking. I hope Japan reduces their car culture once electric cars take a hold and they realize they can't compete with their old R&D that they've been putting their money into for the last 60 years into gasoline engines. Hopefully e-bikes that will entice people out of their cars.
Definitely some well designed parts with lots of potential. Would love to see some properly thought out bike infrastructure built one day.
Honestly, I don't see much traffic at all. This looks like Sunday morning in a relatively small city. No way it will take 1 hour by car (maybe do a video driving your car to work? LOL)
Haha, that video would just be me complaining the whole way "why am I in this car when I could be biking?".
Would the view from the subway be any better?
As I watched you riding between stopped cars & the curb, I was reminded of an incident that happened to me when I lived in Japan. A piece of advice: don't trust that pedestrians will stay off the road. My story:
Back in 1998, my 7 years in Japan nearing its end, I was living in Tokyo with my wife and our newborn son. Our apartment was in Shibaura, Minato-ku, and my work was in Akasaka, 4 km away. One day I was commuting to work by bicycle (road bike), rolling down the hill on Azabu-dori toward its intersection with Roppongi-dori, and there was a red light. A major intersection, with 3 lanes in each direction, there were pedestrian overpasses all around. But this guy decided he couldn't be bothered climbing the stairs, and instead he jumped the guard rails, jaywalked across 6 lanes between stopped cars & trucks, and without checking he walked out between two trucks right in front of me. When this idiot blithely stepped into my path I was rolling down the hill, approaching the intersection, in the margin beside the stopped cars, relatively slowly (maybe 10-15 km/h), feathering my brakes. When I saw him I slammed on the brakes but I couldn't swerve around him (no room) or stop in time. My front wheel hit his trailing foot and it forced an endo, and I face-planted. Lost 2 and a half teeth.
In Japan when there is an accident between a cyclist and a pedestrian the assumption is that the cyclist is at fault, but luckily there was a major politician from China visiting nearby that day and there were police everywhere and several saw the incident. Because of the circumstances and thanks to the expert eyewitnesses it was deemed 90% the pedestrian's fault. I ended up getting some compensation, but I'd much rather it had never happened.
So be extra careful when passing stopped cars waiting for a light. Hopefully you'll never run into an idiot pedestrian jaywalker.
There's people like that in every country unfortunately. You're very lucky you had many eyewitnesses to back you up, that could've been scary otherwise. I really need to start recording every ride just to be extra safe. It's still ridiculous that you were held 10% accountable.
43:17. I agree. In the city the big roads are safer and faster! Think about this... Look at all these cars that are not driving right now on this road, but they are parked just off it. They must be using this road to get to that parking space/house business etc...Is that tiny road with not enough room for even 1 car to drive safely really designed for that amount of people using it?
I truely see a lot of potential for great cycling routes through Japanese cities, but no one in the Gov wants to do anything, and the Japanese themselves don't speak up about infrastructure problems :(
The tragedy that will never fix itself until a generation rotation 😥
Super video! What is your average speed and power when you're riding on the car road?
www.strava.com/activities/2458841225
Good that you were not late for work. I'm working on feeling ok with trusting traffic while bike riding.
A request: Can you record the different ways people transport things by bicycle and what items people are transporting? I would think that it would be of general interest of how people utilize the bicycle in their daily lives. Thank you
Sounds like a nifty idea, I'll see if I can compile some video..
you're adding up reasons for me to be jealous of your life. LOL
haha 😎
How come these cyclists don't dismount at every marked crossing as the law demands of them? I got ticketed $50 because I rode my bike along a road crossing in my city. I am also surprised a lot of the drivers are not pissed off at you as they drive past you for occupying a road lane. You might also risk a ticket for holding up traffic for behavior like that as well as failure to dismount your bike at every crossing.
Man drivers here are crazy. I would be worried about that whilst cycling here.
Always gotta be extra careful..
Yeah, some wankers just keep going or even speeding up on a red light. Had many situations where I had to intervene with my middle finger. Japanese Truck drivers and taxis are just the worst, not giving cyclist enough space while overtaking. I have some words exchange on my commute almost on daily basis with a couple of them as they pass you by speeding up, just to get stopped
on a red light. マジ、ふざけんじゃねーぞ。って感じ。笑
You must come to Mumbai and get cycling experience,you will master dodging,speeding skills,If you can ride bicycle in india then you can drive anywhere in the world. I find absolutely safe to ride in Japan,unlike mumbai no proper cycling lanes,honking bikes,cars, people everywhere, roads full of potholes. Better get an MTB when you come here.
Japan is soo clean and beautiful 😍😍 Is "chorei" the Japanese equivalent of daily standup/scrum?
It depends on the company, but my company it's just a morning greeting and plan for the day
i can know that feels ... the exhaust smell, its so awful
the traffic was much better at my country, but i got less traffic light
very nice video, keep up the good work
i would to like to see you make a content that riding to the park and filmed the situation in common japanese park
Thanks! Most parks here are too small to make a video about lol..
A great video, thanks. I don't think I've had that many close passes from vehicles in a year.
Out of interest, what is the advantage of the small wheeled commuter bikes? Is it storage?
This feels pretty normal to me now..
And yeah, it's mainly storage and transportability.
That looks scary to be honest... I am obviously spoiled by supernice and superfast bikeroads that go throughout the city
Learn the hand signal to notify cars around you where you are going (and if you're stopping). increase safety for you and others around you, and good manners.
You need to clean your brakes!!! The screeching is hurting my ears!
It rains like every day now, I gave up on cleaning them.. they also work as a good automatic bell to let people know I'm coming
Really enjoyed watching the ride the city. Found it both interesting and exciting (!). Take care!
Thanks! :)
Most of the time it is I do 6mil a day it's the streets and people on the sidewalk s the big thing to look out for bad roads no bike lanes pot holes 8 in to 10in jumps in the sidewalk s my trips dont have curb s in places sidewalks is just a dirt path
that's twice further than I commute by bike in Shenzhen, 10KM each way mine, it usually takes me 30 minutes on my e-bike, so many traffic jams here
I just realised that almost every guy in this clip wears a white shirt???
welcome to Japan..
😊 こんばんは。 。ありがとございました
What kind of job do you do in Japan? Guess you already speak Japanese.
Nice vlog! @7:39 if you turn left, you'll run into my new apartment!
Thanks! I hate that light btw, I almost always get stopped there and the pavement is rough 😂
Yeah it’s crazy to see only 2 colors in Japan. Black and white! Hahaha
Watching from Nagoya so i recognize some parts of the route. It's so annoying when there's cars park in the 'bike lane' space thing.
Cityscapes are always fascinating. I always get lost in wondering how a city evolves. Every building has a story. But...when I venture off the river paths, the grinding engine noise is almost overwhelming. The roadside debris thrown off by cars punctures my tires, and the modern cell phone/ infotainment Swerve scares me to death. The death rate for pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists seems to be on the rise everywhere. I find myself thanking God for the river paths. The Adventure Continues...
Definitely a lot safer and easier to relax on the river paths..
This is a looong commute. It takes me max 15m to get to work, if I cycle in a relaxed manner
wwaaa! quit whinning about traffic lights,and enjoy the ride!
your video is so terrifying, ditching cars like that, so ya i think your video made its point apparently
Stupid question but how do deal with arriving to work hot and sweaty? Do you have shower facilities available? I would love to bike commute to work, but it would impossible for me
I know it's a cultural thing but why do Japanese women hate getting tanned? Is there some social stigma that goes with it?
Look forward to seeing your next video
society has the image that "white is beautiful", and Japanese people don't like going against the crowd..
Yeap African hate getting Tanned too. I don't know why people want to burn their skin😂
Japanese car culture is pretty much the same as the American, it's sad how you don't have official bike lanes for commuting in the main streets and if you want to ride safely, you're forced to be in the sidewalks which are terrible because of the constant bumping and slows down.
Do you use Wahoo? Do you prefer it better than Garmin?
Yes! ua-cam.com/video/mEsWVqQ-LnQ/v-deo.html
@@TwoWheelCruise thank you! 😄
As much as I love technology I was happy when you put the Wahoo away. Haha
haha, it was a good lesson in when to not use the "take me to" feature.
What cycling gloves do you wear and how would you rate them? I am looking for a new pair that won't disintegrate, and dose not have too much padding. When i get the money I will defiantly buy a Wahoo roam... That computer looks awesome(your bolt). I don't necessarily need all that functionality, but it is good to have it for later. Right now I am still using my Garmin Edge 305....LOL(talk about old school...)
I have a bunch of different gloves, but mostly go gloveless in summer. Best to go to different shops and find one you like
To me personally, it looks quite noisy and visually unappealing when you're having to go thru busy highway/freeway areas. I mean, to each their own. But having to check over my shoulder all the time, etc. I would not enjoy this commute. If I were forced to do it...I might get a front/rear camera or something...
Definitely a good idea with the cameras.. I really need to do that..
japan is safer than any other countries in terms of bicycle riding in cities.
@Two Wheel Cruise quick question:
why is your Bolt not showing the speed?
Was wondering what kind of speed you were doing trying to avoid traffic light @12:50.
Maybe because it's on a different menu page. Not sure.
Yup, a lot of lights and stop signs will kill a good ride and in my state of Texas, cyclist are expected to obey all the traffic laws motor vehicles must obey. Last Sunday our church had a visiting minister from Naqoya. Small world. The minister is American but has been in Japan for 5 years starting Christian churches and was fluent in Japanese.
Same rules in Japan.. small world indeed!
To much stopping point, felt your trip is far longer on the city than the ones along the river but still lots of place to see and wide path to ride. In my place where i commute is like demolition derby. I need to ride fast or get knock down.
Lots of stops, but lots of interesting sights along the way. Can't complain..
Nice water bottle. You can never say no to a gift from the missus, huh?
Is there an online map tool that helps you find bicycle-friendly routes? Google Maps doesn't seem to have bike paths listed in Japan, so I generally go with walking directions. But if I'm missing one that does bikes, I'd love to know!
I'm not sure about safe routes, but I use strava to find popular routes
Hey man, I've just subscribed to your channel. Your videos are good. I was watching your video where you went to work on a mountain bike and you were saying you are averaging 25k ph speed. I've just started cycling but when I'm going flat out I'm reaching 15km ph. Do you have a better bike? Or is it your fitness that gets you to that speed?? Many thanks
Thanks! It's a combination of terrain, bike specs, and fitness. My mtb is hardtail carbon fiber, so it's pretty light, my commute is flat, and I used to race pro MTB and bike commute every day.
LET'S GOOO CRUISE!
i commute to work also but it takes me 20 min to get there if not stopped by trains
Easy to use and hold weight up to 300 lb
Hey cruise! Hi from Tokyo rider facing countless of red light stops :D
Riding on the river path is better .. I envy you that you have such option. All of the routes I can take to work are city routes T_T.
Having many red light that force you stop often is painful, especially when you have to make up for the time. When I ride and get into a proper speed, after a while I have to stop... so can't maintain the speed at all... I hate this part, but try to think as it's a kind of high interval training.
Another thing I hate when I ride in the city is that some times there are other riders that definitely ride slower than me. After i overtook them and reach the red light, they like to get in front of me even they know that after the red light, I will overtake them again (I always stop the bike behind the crossing line). This is annoying as I want to avoid overtaking as much as possible. Tokyo has lot of cars on the main road (and unluckily it's my route), overtaking can lead to risk on having the accident. For other road-bike-riders, they always observe others, but not for most of people who commute by by here.
Riding in the city, I also have to remember the red-green light rhythm so that I can maintain the speed. However, sometimes I go blocked by cars or other riders and can not cross the light in time. This really makes me a bit upset T_T I wish there are less cars and less junctions in Tokyo T_T
ANW, the most important thing is the safety, so it can't be helped ...
Lots of annoying things out there, but unfortunately just nothing we can really do to change them :/
Those slower riders who pass at stops I don't think are really thinking about anything.. It makes no sense why they do that, but you might be better off stopping more forward (that's what I always do)
Good stuff!
I personally struggle between taking the scenic route vs. taking the "fast" route.
On one hand, the scenic route (as scenic as Philly can get) is less traffic-y, and has less intense hills (which is nice considering the mornings have been a 100% humid 70°-80°F, and I sweat like a pig).
On the other hand, there's still traffic lights on the scenic, and the extra 2 miles would mean I would need to leave earlier. I like to leave as late as possible!
Honestly though, there's really not much of a difference. I'm still gonna sweat heavily, and the traffic in my area is typically very considerate of cyclists (the tiny roads just get packed if I leave even 5 minutes after a certain time). I'm just trying not to be late all the time, but the fast route isn't even helping much there (my own fault).
Maybe I should just..... not be late!
maybe just plan to take the scenic route, but if your running late switch to the fast route ;)
I like the way Japan looks, expecially that area with a lot of bridges and overpasses. Surely you have sen Akira. You should paint your bike red and stick some stickers on it like Kaneda's bike.
I always wanted a bright red bike :)
Which bike did you do this run on? Do you have a commute bike or just pick a bike a go out. I know you have many lol
This day I was on my CX bike which has turned into my commuter.. ua-cam.com/video/L4VHkuVpR_s/v-deo.html&vl=en
But I switch bikes around pretty regularly depending on what I feel like riding haha
Another super enjoyable cruise vid. You definitely get the same vibe watching as you have riding.
Something that I wouldn't mind hearing you talk about sometime is how you learned Kanji? I have Heisig but haven't started yet. How did you learn? goal you set for yourself per day or per week etc. (I didn't realize until watching one of your vids a couple days ago that you have the jlptsensei website). Also, your vids have motivated me to renovate an old Mtn bike I haven't ridden in 25 yrs and have ordered new smooth tires (Michelin country rock 26" x 1.75) and hope to start riding when the snow melts here.
Thanks! I've been thinking to start making YT videos for JLPT sensei.. for kanji, just set a weekly goal and practice every day. It's easy, but requires a lot of time. The anki flashcard app helped a lot
I know what I will be watching aftet work today!!
Hope I don't take up your full lunch break, best to watch at double speed for these videos 😉
The video and sound quality are superb. I'd ride the river path but occasionally drive the city route to have a change of scenery once in a while. Yes traffic is hectic and the lights and cars parked on the side do slow you down, but you handled it with no problem. What is the average speed on the city route VS the river route?
Thanks, and I agree. Honestly doesn't change too much, but if I do a interval day the river path is a bit faster
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dude nice video, I usually ride 11 k each way. In the morning I have three juicy hills. I usually average 42 minutes to work and 36 minutes back. I hate all the lights I catch though
Thanks man! Mostly downhill for me in the morning, and uphill on the way back if I take this city path. Nothing really juicy though :/
Great video. Love the quality and narration. Good sound too. I find the lack of EV's surprising. Unless, there are subtle Japanese models that I don't recognize. Didn't even see any Nissan Leaf's.
Thanks! Lot's of hybrids, but otherwise not many electric cars :(
Can you use your MTB on one of your ride to work.. here in the philippines majority of us use MTB (Multi Terrain Bicycle) on our commute.. and your thoughts about it. God Bless Thanks
Thanks! I'll definitely do a mtb commute video one day :)
maybe it is weird, but I prefer this type of commute passing the city lane, just like my current commuting path, full of cars and motorbikes 😂
that feeling when you pass a car tho 😍
haha feels so good
Notification Squad where you at?
Guess they got stuck behind all the red lights here in Japan 😂
@@TwoWheelCruise they'll come any minute then :>
im here
if ud time it right, u wouldnt have that light prob
Weird that you don't have any roundabout junctions in Japan, or at least I didn't see them in this video. These are probably the fastest and safest junctions, there are plenty of them in Europe. What's more - more and more intersections with traffic lights are being replaced by circular intersections.
Never seen one here
I feel way safer riding on the road in Nagoya than I ever did on my way to work in Mikawa. Drivers are way more aware in the city of cyclists. Truck drivers on Route 78 were particularly bad for me. Having a route with cars merging into your lane is sketchy, and I would avoid those. Stay safe out there.
Sometimes the more country national route roads can be way more dangerous :/
Does your route go near Ikeshita station? Stayed at an Airbnb near there, trying to visualise where you are riding.
It gets pretty close, yeah
dangerous
= fun
Think your bike is ready for a service
Damn that looks much scarier than the river path. But after watching this, I got the courage to get back on the bike after a rough crash so at least your misery wasn't for nothing!
Haha, I wasn't too miserable. Just don't like having to wait at the lights, otherwise I don't mind it. It was nice to get a change of scenery and see the "real Japan" in its morning state.
Enjoy the ride!
9:01 ah sht