Last weekend I headed into downtown Sapporo to enjoy a little autumn atmosphere, starting with Autumn Illumination at Nakajima Park on Friday evening, followed by a visit to the Hokkaido Golden Leaf Festival on Sunday.
Along the way, there were a couple of bike rides, some beautiful autumn scenery and a chance to enjoy Hokkaido as the autumn season is beginning to wind down.
A weekend of autumn colours, illuminated evenings and braving the elements to get out and about on two wheels.
Thanks as always for tuning in to the Cycling Hokkaido podcast. Have fun out there, folks!
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29 Oct 2026
Ep.166 Lake Utonai: It's For the Birds
A little autumn cycling, a trip to Lake Utonai, and a look at what a Ramsar site actually is.
Lake Utonai is one of Hokkaido's 13 internationally important wetlands, or Ramsar Sites, but in this episode Marty takes a look at what makes this one a little different from the rest of them.
If you're looking for Hokkaido cycling destinations you can't go wrong with Ramsar Sites. As always, I hope you find value in this episode of the show.
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22 Oct 2026
Ep.165 Hints From the Universe
Ever have one of those days when things keep going wrong, and you start to wonder if you're just not meant to be out there?
A few days ago, I had one of those days. Between a punctured tire, a thrown chain, and a bear warning, I started to get the distinct feeling that the universe was trying to tell me something.....go home and sit down!
Have you ever had a mishap that, looking back, might actually have benefitted you or even kept you safe? Sometimes things don't go according to plan for a reason. Maybe it's fate, maybe it's coincidence, or maybe the universe is telling you to miss the next shift.
I'm still hoping to make it out to Yuni Garden to see the kochia in all their autumn glory, so hopefully the fates will align and I'll get another chance soon. Until then, be safe and have fun out there, folks!
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