To go along with that trailer we just released, here are some photos I took during our 300+ mile trek!

There were many photographers among the 12 of us, and along with this being my first bicycle tour, it was also my first time doing travel photography. Here’s a list of a few of my most memorable moments: eating as many different flavored rice balls as possible, drinking kirin milk tea every day, intense karaoke sessions, being warmed by my sweat when the sky was raining down on us, having the opportunity to photograph it all, and of course, riding over 300 miles with the crew and making it to Osaka!

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Here’s a huge collection of random screenshots from the trip. Can’t wait for some clips and the trailer. Shane throwing together the whip at Hachiko:

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We made it out of Tokyo, thanks to the help from the good people at wbase and the homie Rip Zinger. Thanks guys. Three days and 150 miles later, we are here in Omaezaki, in the Japanese countryside. As we ride further, we’re are witnessing the most amazing places and people; such a heavy contrast to Tokyo. Our new friend Wada from Tokyo escorted us the first two days. Without his navigation and riding skills, I’m not sure we could’ve made it this far. Thanks Wada!

Everyday feels twice as long as a normal day as we snake through the blazing heat and tropical rain only to set up camp on the beach and maybe sleep a few hours before we get up and do it again. I think I speak for everyone when I say this is one of the most unique and amazing experiences we’ve ever had.

Internet access is rare on the road but we’ll try and update as much as possible.

Just got the stickers in on Friday afternoon and I went on a mission to get the spokecards printed, cut, laminated and cut again today. Everything is ready to go! Get juiced!!! (more…)

I arrived in Tokyo on Friday, a few days early, and it feels so good to be back here. With the pitiful state of air travel these days I was pleasantly surprised to (more…)