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-10° in Japanese Winter | ON THE ROAD Ep.1



-10° in Japanese Winter | ON THE ROAD Ep.1

Catching up on his now 16 month long journey around the world, the first episode of ON THE ROAD finds Boru landed in Hokkaido, Japan. The shock from tropical 30° humidity to bitter sub-zero days leaves a lot to adjust to and Boru has to prepare for the months ahead as the days get shorter and temperatures plummet.

Boru’s journey around the world is to raise money and awareness for MIND, the mental health charity.
Link to the fundraiser: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/mindmapping

All Roads Considered: https://www.instagram.com/all.roads.considered/
Boru: https://www.instagram.com/marlboru_/
Finley: https://www.instagram.com/finley.newmark/

Music is Remaining Ones, Yotam Agam

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  9. @raceace on

    The Japanese motorist is far more considerate of the cyclist than in many countries so thats a great place tom start from. The Rindo sections off road are amazing and the mountain routes are beautiful. The Combini's are always a great source of calories after a hard day in the saddle. Mont Bel sells cheap overshoes.

  10. @DC-lu5qs on

    lovely video. your local friends are great 🙂 your photos are great. Your choice to go at your own pace and take the train when you need to, rather than rushing to bike all the way to osaka by your deadline is great.

  11. @Henjo29 on

    I've been living/cycling in Japan (Tokyo) for a while and I always complain about the cold. I feel like a wimp watching your videos. lol

  15. @uKoalele on

    awesome video – great vibes! I just got into biking last year but I couldn't imagine riding a single day in these snowy and freezing conditions. Its awesome to see all the friendly and welcoming people you've met, ill keep an eye on your journey from now on

  21. @donttouchthisatall on

    It's mind boggling how you can ride at -10 with JUST MTB shoes and SOCKS! How are your toes not frozen off yet! :O
    Other than that, simply an amazing video. Made me wanna go out on a loooooong bicycle trip as well.

  22. @arabella__maynard on

    thank you SO much Boru!!! i've had similar struggles to you, it's a constant battle too this day like you say. but sitting down with my family in the lounge watching your videos on the TV has been incredible. we just rolled out a world map on the ground and i'm planning my own trip next month!! thank you Boru, i'll be here for the whole ride 🙂 all the best from new zealand!

  26. @kuri8015 on

    Kudos to you! I am amazed that you started in Hokkaido in winter in Japan rather than in Kyushu and headed north to Kyoto. That is a beautiful ride especially if you go via Shikoku… I rode the whole length of Japan (excluding Okinawa) this summer from the most southerly point of Kyushu, Cape Sata to the most northerly point of Hokkaido, Cape Soya in 19 days. It was sooooo hot and humid! I think you would enjoy that one day. Best of luck for the rest of your journey.

  29. @japanvintagecamera8869 on

    Hokkaido has two good seasons, winter and summer. I enjoy skiing in Hokkaido every winter, it's wonderful to spend the day on the ski slopes, soak in a hot spring bath afterward, and then spend the rest of the evening next to the fire in the lobby drinking with friends. I've ridden the alto l'angliru in Spain, but am not hardcore enough to cycle around Hokkaido in the winter. On the positive side, the bears are hibernating.

    Summer cycling in Hokkaido has to be the best of any place I have experienced. Cooler weather than the rest of Japan, smooth roads, light traffic, fresh air, spectacular scenery, and excellent food. It's only a little more than an hour by air from Tokyo, and transporting bikes is painless.

  32. @DanielMika865 on

    Epic dude! Looked like an amazing time! Just getting into bike packing and this is something I would love to do, even if its a smaller trip. Keep up the great work and content!

  33. @FINcLoAk on

    Oh so lovely! My heart melts for this! Thank you for sharing your experience with us. And all the best where ever you are at the moment. <3 Regards Kaj, from Finland

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