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Articles for Gearheads
Technical advice for tinkerers & edifying articles. Derailer adjustment, chain maintenance, an Oslo pedicab chauffer's soul, a history of Japanese bikes in the US, and even a brief history of electric lighting. Satisfy your inner square.
http://sheldonbrown.com/articles.html |
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Articles for New Cyclists (& the Rest)
Comfortable saddles (essential!), how a derailleur works, adjusting handlebar height, freewheel vs. cassette, proper mounting technique.
http://sheldonbrown.com/beginners/index.html |
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BEE ride
A 3 month, environmental awareness bike ride from Hokkaido to Kyushu.
http://www.beejapan.org |
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Bicycle Culture Centre ** Nihongo **
Looks good. Um.
http://www.cycle-info.bpaj.or.jp/japanese/index.html |
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Bicycle Culture Centre - Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
"Museum bringing together bicycle culture and information from around the world and dedicated to the display of precious bicycles, including those from overseas." Handmade bike exhibition from March 5~7.
http://www.cycle-info.bpaj.or.jp/english/index.html |
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Bicycling and Pain
Managing the ratio of agony to ecstasy. Includes tips on posture, chafing & man's best friend: cornstarch.
http://sheldonbrown.com/pain.html |
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Boo-san, Overweight Sensation ** Nihongo, but lots of pictures **
Our very own WunderBoo. Industriously documenting bike events & exploits in/out of Tokyo, while spreading good vibes wherever he rides. I can't read, but I like it!
http://www.booooooo.com/ |
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Buying a Bike in Tokyo
"Just in time for spring, Don Morton tells you how and where to choose the perfect bike."
http://metropolis.japantoday.com/tokyo/470/cars_bikes.asp |
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Critical Mass Japan ** Nihongo **
Cells infect Kobe, Kyoto, Nagoya, Osaka, Tokyo and Yokohama.
http://www.geocities.co.jp/ |
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Critical Mass Tokyo
"At 3pm, on the last Saturday of every month, a group of cycling enthusiasts and advocates meet in front of NHK Hall, at the edge of Yoyogi Park..."
http://www.cyclejapan.com/modules.php?name=Sections&op=viewarticle&artid=1 |
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Critical Mass Tokyo BBS ** Nihongo **
Entirely, poignantly in Japanese. No pictures for illiterates like me.
http://6307.teacup.com/cmasst/bbs |
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Critical Mass Unorg
For the holy terror in all of us.
http://www.critical-mass.org/ |
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Cycle Japan
Community driven resource pages with news, cross-country info, shops, stories & a big ol' bulletin board. Something for everybikey.
http://www.cyclejapan.com/ |
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Cycling in Western Tokyo
Detailed descriptions of day trips in western Tokyo, & instructions about how to transport your bike on the train if you're part chicken. Shorter rides from 30-50 km: Tamagawa, Tamako/Sayamako, Meidaemae. Longer routes between 70-120 km: Hajima, Hinohara-Okutama, Takao-Uenohara-Hinohara.
http://www.tuat.ac.jp/~akilab/renewables/cycling.html |
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Dinosaurs Against Fossil Fuels
Human-sized raptors on wheels. Based in Vancouver, Canada, home to the flightless, man-eating SUVinator.
http://bikesexual.org/dinos/ |
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Forum on Automobile Issues in Japan (FAJ) ** Nihongo **
"FAJ campaigns for human-oriented and sustainable transport. It also campaigns for cutting automobile traffic, safer walking/cycling and better quality of public transportation service."
http://member.nifty.ne.jp/railway_ecology/ |
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Getting Around Tokyo By Bike
"Too busy working to work out? Turn your commute into a toning opportunity with two-wheel transportation. Don Morton brings you the ins and outs of cycling your way through Tokyo."
http://metropolis.japantoday.com/tokyo/452/health_beauty.asp |
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How to Change a Flat Tire
"Levers? We don't need no stinking levers!"
http://www.teamestrogen.com/articles/asa_levers.asp |
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How to Not Get Hit by Cars
The Door Prize. The Red Light of Death. The Left Hook. Oh yeah, can you feel it?
http://www.bikesarefun.org/bicyclesafe.html |
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International Bicycle Fund
For the diplomats: "A non-governmental, nonprofit, advocacy organization, promoting sustainable transport and international understanding. Major areas of activity are non-motorized urban planning, economic development, bike safety education, responsible travel and cycle tourism, and cross-cultural, educational programs."
http://www.ibike.org/ |
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Japan Bicycle Promotion Institute
Experiments with train/bike integration, industry trends, bikeway initiatives, statistics. Fascinating history section (see 'Topics") describing the first bike race in Japan (Ueno, 1897) and postwar race riots.
http://www.jbpi.or.jp/english/index.html |
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Japan Cycling Navigator ** English - Nihongo **
Resource site for touring the country. FAQ, accomodation info, advice, reader's reports. It can be done.
http://www.japancycling.org/ |
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Le Vˇlo-Dictionnaire Francais-Anglais
Cycling terms. Les mots du pav¸ grave.
http://www.sheldonbrown.org/fren-eng.html |
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Lonely Planet Forum - On Your Bike
Q & A bulletin board (BBS) for cycle-related travel concerns.
http://thorntree.lonelyplanet.com/categories.cfm?catid=32 |
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Riding Paris-Brest-Paris 1995 - A Personal Memoir by Matthew Chachere
4000 riders cycle 1,200 km in under 90 hours every 4 years. Almost as trying as Shibuya at rush hour.
http://www-math.science.unitn.it/Bike/Countries/France/Tour_Reports/Paris-Brest-Paris_95/Intro_Prep.html |
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Sheldon Brown's Bicycle Glossary
Great reference companion for your two-wheeled friend. "Banana seat," "expander," "randonneur," "wedgie;" it's all here & more. Sheldon kicks road.
http://sheldonbrown.com/glossary.html |
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Tokyo Cycling
A resource page for mountain bikers in Japan. They organize trail rides primarily out of Fussa. There's also a bulletin board (BBS) if you want to fraternize with your own kind.
http://www.tokyocycling.com/ |
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Tour de Morton Original - Odaiba
The ride that started it all. Don Morton's Metropolis article describing the route from Azabu-Jyuban to Odaiba. Includes fatherly advice. We ride this route semi-regularly.
http://metropolis.japantoday.com/tokyo/494/health_beauty.asp |
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Tour de Morton Part Deux - Haneda Dˇja Vu
Mˇchant Morton's Metropolis piece describing the ride from Azabu-Jyuban to Haneda. Semi-regular route.
http://metropolis.japantoday.com/tokyo/502/health_beauty.asp |
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Velorution - Pedal Power for the Thinking Cyclist
Joe Rider vs. City Hall. Deluxe resource page with something for everybody. Links & articles like cable bike frames (!), the bike ban in Shanghai (!!), international road-safety initiatives, a rickshaw art show, Warning to the nudity impaired: naked cyclists appear happy on this page.
http://velorution.blogspot.com/ |
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World Wide Cycling ** English - Deutsch - Nederlands**
"Promotes cycling as a sport all over the world, especially in non-traditional countries. Organizer of the Marco Polo Cycling Club. Membership, race, events and travel information provided. "
http://www.worldwidecycling.com/ |
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