Climbing Indonesia's Mountains of Fire
When I came to Jakarta, I secretly decided to bike up one of the top 10 Java volcanoes . Located in the Pacific Ring of Fire, Indonesia has nearly 150 volcanoes, 120 of which are c…
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Rough, Bumpy Roads & Lovely Tropical Green Leaves : Tips for Cycling in Indonesia
Ride on the LEFT While nearly three-quarters of countries drive on the right-hand side of the road, some countries have retained the left-hand traffic tradition. Indonesia is one o…
From Tokyo to Jakarta across the Equator
For some peculiar reason, I happen to have come to Indonesia. A couple of weeks ago, I got an unexpected phone call asking me to see Mr. So and so. I didn’t know this person very w…
A swimmer turned cyclist turned swimmer again
Sunny weekends are always a great time to pedal a bike. Cyclists spend practically all weekend in the saddle and enjoy the sunshine, greenery and scenery. Cyclists in Tokyo are no…
Cherry Blossom Time
Almost three weeks ago, I went for an early spring getaway. The sky was mostly clear. The air was mild. Flowers were in bloom. It was time to back in the saddle. So I put on just a…
Tubeless Ksyrium Elite UST - Quick & Easy to install a Tire! Quick & Easy to lose Air!
When it comes to bicycle components, I don't usually like fancy items like aluminum spokes, titanium bolts and carbon laminated rims. Of course, they offer some clear performance a…