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Tokyo West-Side Classic Road Bike Tour

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3 reviews

Location: Tokyo, Japan
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Product code: 105496P3


Overview
ItineraryAdjust your seat post and get set for a whirlwind cycling tour through the local neighbourhoods of Tokyo on a classic 'steel' road bike, handcrafted by a Japanese master frame-builder. Sought by collectors and bicycle connoisseurs throughout the globe, nothing compares to gracing the streets on the saddle of a vintage chromoly bike that's been meticulously crafted with Japanese precision and beauty. Cycle in style on a rotating lineup of classic road and track bike frames from the revered Japanese bicycle workshops of Zunow, 3Rensho, Nagasawa, Toei, Ganwell, Kalavinka, Nakagawa, Cherubim and company.Backstreets, sidewalks and riverside cycling trails; this 20 km+ Tokyo vintage bike tour will provide it all as we ride the eclectic Tokyo wards of Nakano, Suginami, Musashino, and Mitaka on the inner west side of this bustling city.Stop At: • Suginami, Suginami, Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Kanto • Musashino, Musashino, Tokyo Prefecture, Kanto • Mitaka, Mitaka, Tokyo Prefecture, Kanto • Nakano, Nakano, Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Kanto
Supplier Name
DIG Tokyo Tours
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Not wheelchair accessible,Near public transportation,This Tokyo bike tour has been tailored as an unadulterated ride through the backstreets of West Tokyo. Formulaic sightseeing stops are NOT on the itinerary.,You should be competent on a performance road bike, equipped with drop handlebars and downtube shifters, in often tight, crowded and challenging conditions.,You should be able to comfortably cycle 20 km+ / 13 mi+ at a safe but moderate pace on crowded sidewalks, roads, uneven surfaces and through often testing conditions.,Basic cruiser style bicycles, that seat riders in a more ergonomic position, are available for those not comfortable or competent on a road bike. We ride to the ability of the weakest participant.,Please appreciate that you’ve chosen an outdoor activity that may be impacted by the weather. In the event of rain or wet and slippery conditions, the experience may be cancelled.,By attending this Tokyo cycling tour you acknowledge the adventurous nature of the ride and that participation can involve a degree of personal risk. Cycling liability insurance is included for the cycling portion of our experience but you are expected to possess comprehensive travel insurance to protect yourself from unforeseen incidents.,Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level,This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund,This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund,This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate,Face masks required for travelers in public areas,Face masks required for guides in public areas,Social distancing enforced throughout experience,Gear/equipment sanitized between use,Guides required to regularly wash hands,Regular temperature checks for staff,DIG Tokyo Tours is taking all necessary precautions to keep its guests and local community members fit and healthy during this period. For any concerns regarding tour itineraries or specific health and safety measures feel free to get in touch. I hope to see you over this side of Tokyo soon, Andy!
Inclusions:
Use of bicycle,Bottled water - Your choice of bottled drink from a neighbourhood vending machine.,Cycling liability insurance.,English speaking guide.
Traveler Reviews

Andy was knowledgeable, kind, and communicative. Even though almost NO ONE wears helmets in Tokyo he had one and provided it for me. Great time!! The neighborhoods, collectibles mall, and the food all great and things we wouldn't have found on our own.

If you want to see the real Tokyo, ride a Mamachari bike or a vintage Japanese road bike (go for the road bike if you are a cyclist) and have a very informative and entertaining host then this is a must. A group of us toured with our host Andy around the back streets of West-Tokyo and passed through Koenji (punk town), Koenji (punk town), Asagaya (jazz town), Nakano (Nightlife hub), road along the Zenpukji River, saw a Halloween parade and sampled some of the food. Andy was a great guide and full of very useful information and anecdotes about Tokyo and Japan. We all had a great time and would highly recommend this.

My friend and I did Andy's vintage road bike tour a couple of weeks ago and it was one of the coolest ways for us to see Tokyo! Andy was easy to find and communication leading up to the tour was great. The tour itself lasted about 2 and a half hours, with a few stops in the middle to take a breather and chat. We meandered from Koenji station through a couple of cool neighborhoods and then toured through the suburbs to the west. These were areas we certainly would never have experienced if not for the tour - and the bikes allowed us to cover a lot of ground at a comfortable pace. Andy's knowledge of the surrounding areas was excellent - he gave us great suggestions of where to go out for food and nightlife along the way! Andy has a handful of very high quality vintage japanese steel frame road bikes, and this was one of the primary draws for me. As a fellow bike nerd, it was great to talk about the bikes that Andy has restored and about the history of the superb bikes we were riding.

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