Wind, Rocks and Woman
em>”Wind, Rocks and Woman. But no beggars, thieves or locked gates.” That’s how Jeju island, off the south point of Korea, is described by its locals. I would add “water” to that list. Not […]
Author: cyclingdutchgirl
Shikoku Shakedown
Road 30 looked nice. Road 30 was closed. Even better! I’ve learned in Hokkaido, a road closed-sign usually only means the gate across the road is closed. And the road will be perfectly rideable and beautifully […]
Hills, Heat and a Horny man
My arrival in Takayama was celebrated with a huge firework display. Different from your usual fireworks as the big fire spewing barrels were handheld by daredevils until they exploded. (the barrels, not the guys) It […]
Honshu Heights
Once I left Hokkaido I was happy and relieved that now, when I find my little forest tracks, I don’t have to worry about the big brown bears. Because in Honshu they have only black […]
Memorable Meetings of the Terrific and Terrifying kind
After sticking to roads for about three weeks I had the urge to get out, find a dirt track and see what else there is on Hokkaido. According to my logic there had to be […]
Cycling Dutch Girl 