In May of 2023 I started on this epic journey that I had been planning for two years. I took a gamble and planned for July of 2022, but Japan was still closed due to Covid. I moved everything to 2023 and had another year for planning. One of the best experiences in my life so far.
Total of 726,4 Km and 9488 m of elevation.
I was on the road for 7 Days with 2 rest days.
Gear List
Bike: Canyon Grizl Al 6
Tyres: Pirelli gravel H 45mm
Rear rack: Topeak uni super tourist disc, fits well on the Bike, but I had to wrap tape on the tubes because they were too thin for my panniers. But not a real issue.
Panniers: Rockbros, I bought the triangle ones because they were cheaper, they pack fine, but wouldn't buy them again because you can't put them anywhere upright.
Fork Racks: Decathlon Riverside Aluminum fork Cages
Fork Bags: Ortlieb Dry Bags 7 Liter
Frame Bag: Also Rockbros, great bag, nothing to complain about
Top Tube Bag: nothing special, bit waterproof can't remember where I bought it and there is no brand name on it
Handlebar Bag: Brooks Scape Compact bag. I love the bag and use it even when not cycling, bit it barely fits and using the left shifter does not work great
Bottle Bags: just two cheap bottle holder bags from Amazon for snacks and additional drinks
Tent: Naturehike 1 up 1 person tent, there are two versions, polyester and nylon. I have the nylon version and I love it. Just large enough, light and waterproof
Tarp: Klymit Roamer Tarp, not too heavy and good rain performance. Does not come with lines or stakes.
Tarp Poles: LYGZTing from Amazon, one of the very few that is somewhat light and has not so super long segments.
Little table: iBaingo Titanium Grill Grate, I have it covered with aluminum foil and use it as a table for cooking or the oven
Oven: Lixada Titanium wood stove, I use it for heat. I stopped cooking over a fire because of the sut on the pot. For cooking I use a small gas canister stove.
Chair: Trekology Yizi Go, great value and I can totally relax in it. I weigh 85 kg and it feels very stable.
Sleeping mat: Big Agnes Rapide SL LW, a little heavier, but very, very comfortable and warm
Sleeping bag: Sea to Summit Spark 2, super light and warm, but not much under freezing point
Ride 1
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Ride 2
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Ride 3
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Ride 4
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Ride 5
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Ride 6
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Ride 7
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Mount Fuji Ascend
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Mount Fuji Descend
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