日本式の自転車乗り方Thanks to TokyobyBike for its tongue firmly in cheek take on cycling in Japan.
For tourists to Japan who want to blend in on a bike, from day 1, TokyobyBike recommends the following:
1) Occupy one hand with something other than cycling at all times.
2) Do not, under any circumstances, maintain your brakes (for maximum squeaking).
3) Maintain correct tyre pressure (i.e., don't).
4) Carry more than two children on your bicycle (preferably 3 or 4).
5) Ride against traffic.
6) Avoid noisy distractions (e.g., listen to an iPod while cycling).
To that CycleKyoto would add:
7) Ride on sidewalks. Narrow sidewalks. Fast.
8) When riding on sidewalks, ring bell loudly at pedestrians blocking the way. In particular, ring extra loud at elderly people who are hard of hearing, slow moving, and often found chatting in the middle of sidewalks.
9) While listening to iPod in one ear, talk to friend or text with cell phone using other ear (and hand).
10) Leave bike in rain, uncovered, for months at a time.
Following these simples tips will help foreign cyclists blend right in to the local cycling scene.
Any other suggestions?
© CycleKyoto.com
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