Forum: Asia

Anyone here from Okinawa?

Hi! I am a bit of a panda needed to get fit, and am taking three-four months off from work to go to Asia and pedal the blubber off. If anyone would like to go for any kind of trip at anytime between March 10th and end of either May or June, please let me know. I may need a week or two to get up...

I have a friend who will be visiting Kyoto for a few days in the week of February 2 to 11. He plans to do some cycling and would like to know about riding in the city and countryside (he mentioned tea farms). How are the traffic, road conditions, drivers’ attitudes, and other safety factors, and...

I am now staying in Yuen Long, and I can't seem to find any information on these bike paths that are suppose to be here. Can anybody shed some light on these, and any websites I could read up on? Thanks, Scott

I recently moved from Sendai to Okazaki (near Nagoya), any people on the forum down in these parts?

Looking for fellow MTBrs to cycle with in Lijiang and surrounding area. My next event planned is a 2 day 140km trip to Tiger Leaping Gorge. It will be 70% mountain road/2 track/trail and 30% road. To see more about it-...

I will be starting an expat assignment in Shanghai in a few weeks, anyone there for some semi-spirited (~30kph+ if roads permit) riding? Also looking for suggestions on places to ride, if such exist in such a metropolis. I have found some reasonably low traffic roads in Pudong already, but...

Hi, I will be travelling to Hong Kong soon for vacation, while there I would like to buy a new set of Zipp 404 wheels. Can any one help me with some names of some bike shops in Hong Kong that sell them?

http://www.moving-planet.org/events/hk/hong-kong/1015 http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=265635096799925 Join us on 24th September to show the policy makers and other road users that we would like to have cycling recognised as a means of transport rather than a leisure activity, we want...

Hi there. In the next few months I am going to be heading to Taiwan on a work trip. I just found out that Giant is based there! Are there any other manufacturers? I am a roadie and was considering bringing a new bike back with me. Also, how easy it is to rent a bike?

Commerical Radio – 11:36 AM, Sunday, 17 July 2011 A survey of 2700 secondary students by the Department of Physical Education at Hong kong Baptist University done earlier this year shows that 20% of them can’t ride a bicycle; half of the non-riders were from Hong Kong Island. The survey also...

I'll be in Shanghai (Nanjing Rd area) for a week, any suggestions on places to rent a bike?

For those who are in Korea, tour de korea just started. I think it's worth checking out. http://www.cyclingnews.com/races/tour-de-korea-2-2-1

I have a feeling I know the answer to this, but... is there anyone on this forum in Hanoi? Or is there anyone who has been to Hanoi before, and ridden a bike there?

I may be in Jeollanam-do Province, South Korea, this summer teaching English. If I were to get a chance to get a ride in, anybody got advice? 감사합니다 (kamsamnida) K'Tesh

Our thoughts, and prayers for you in Japan. Also for anyone affected by this devastation.

Hi, Im going to Tokyo from the USA in about 19 days, and i will be in Tokyo the whole time except for 1 day. I'm taking my bicycle over there, and that 1 day i will be traveling to Fukushima. i dont really want to take my bike all apart and put it back in the box just to take it. I was wondering...

Hello guys, Posting from Beirut - Lebanon. I just learned biking and I love it. Such a complete freedom. I'd like to take the next step and buy my own bike now but I am kinda confused between the following, any tips could be very useful: Trek 820 (model 2010) Giant Upland SE Specialized...

I'm in the USAF and fairly new to road cycling (less than 3 years). I currently and stationed in S. Korea (Gunsan) but will be moving to Tokyo in Oct. I am really looking for a group to ride with. Does anyone know how I can "get in with the the in crowd"? The roads around here are excellent for...

Can anyone tell me about the availability of good 27x1 or 27x1 1/8 tires in Malaysia and Thailand? I'll give two examples of what I mean from a low and mid-price point : Low : http://www.biketiresdirect.com/product/cheng-shin-super-hp-tire Mid :...

In touch destination without traffic and offers different type of terrains!! Can be the best place to challenge oneself. Pls take a look at http://www.henritours.com/gallery/view/4/Scenic-Ha-Giang Thank you, guys!!

I'm in the process of finalizing plans for a short term non-profit engagement in Beijing between January and April 2011. Is anyone familiar with the organized cycling scene in Beijing? I know no one in that big old city! Any other information about the expat social scene would be appreciated as...

Hi Everyone! I would like to share with you an event I took part in last month (just cheering, not cycling unfortunately). I live in Israel and last month at the Dead sea area has been held VEOLIA DESERT CHALLENGE 2010. The event included a cycling and running parts. Let me tell you about...

Hey All, I have got a serious question regarding cycling. I had been a good rider during my school / collage days, after 12 years recently I am owner of Frontier Expert (MTB). During one of my trips around my city which Bangalore, I drove around 85kms(52.8miles). After covering half the...

So im leaving for Tokyo in 2011 March, from Portland, Oregon. It is nonstop on Delta Airlines. I was wondering if anyone has had any problems with their bicycles being damaged. I saw that video of the dude who flew with American Airlines and his bike was completely smashed to crap. It got my...

I am planning to tour in Thailand for a month or so..I do not want to bring a bike with me..Where can I get a decent ,cheap bike from..? Would a bike do from Tesco Lotus? Chris

I'm currently stuck in the middle with no direction whether i should choose to buy a Mountain Bike or Racing Bike..... any recommendation ? And Im looking for a group of funny people who ride's lolz