Cycling Japan
Mr. Tim from The Magic Crayons, when not teaching, is an avid cyclist. Here, you'll find everything from cycling routes, mostly in western Kanagawa, to custom-designed cycling apparel and accessories, and custom gifts for cyclists. Links to Strava where you can find the GPX files are included. Routes with videos are in the blog below. ©2009-2024.
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Cycling In Japan - YouTube
I record many of my routes with my Insta360 camera. Enjoy the scenic rides and be inspired for your next cycling trip.
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Custom Cycling Gifts & Clothing
I can draw your bicycle and add to any gift, along with a name or message.
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The Magic Crayons - Team Kit
Currently a team of one... but we have the kit!
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Gear List
Everyting currently screwed to my bike and in my studio. Last updated July 2024.
Blog
Cycling Japan. Route Videos, Strava Maps, Cycling Kit, Insta360 Video Gear
![100-Mile Adventure: Machida to Hinohara Tokyo Citizens' Forest](http://www.themagiccrayons.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screenshot_2024-07-11_at_17.29.28.png?v=1720773357&width=533)
100-Mile Adventure: Machida to Hinohara Tokyo C...
In this blog post, I recount my thrilling cycling journey from Machida to Hachioji, continuing into the Tokyo mountains. This route, courtesy of Half Fast Cycling, offered stunning scenery and...
100-Mile Adventure: Machida to Hinohara Tokyo C...
In this blog post, I recount my thrilling cycling journey from Machida to Hachioji, continuing into the Tokyo mountains. This route, courtesy of Half Fast Cycling, offered stunning scenery and...
![Exploring Tokyo: A Morning Ride with the Half Fast Cycling Club on My Bianchi Infinitio](http://www.themagiccrayons.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screenshot_2024-07-12_at_10.21.27.png?v=1720769696&width=533)
Exploring Tokyo: A Morning Ride with the Half F...
This blog post details my delightful morning ride through Tokyo with the Half Fast Cycling Club, showcasing the scenic and vibrant cycling routes of Japan's bustling capital.
Exploring Tokyo: A Morning Ride with the Half F...
This blog post details my delightful morning ride through Tokyo with the Half Fast Cycling Club, showcasing the scenic and vibrant cycling routes of Japan's bustling capital.
![My Bianchi Bicycle Tools & Accessories Gear List: July 2024](http://www.themagiccrayons.com/cdn/shop/articles/Amazon-prime-day-special-offers-1_1.jpg?v=1721737586&width=533)
My Bianchi Bicycle Tools & Accessories Gear Lis...
My current kit list and tool kit for my Bianchi Infinitio. Click the links to see if these are on offer during the Amazon Prime Day Sales. Everything listed I...
My Bianchi Bicycle Tools & Accessories Gear Lis...
My current kit list and tool kit for my Bianchi Infinitio. Click the links to see if these are on offer during the Amazon Prime Day Sales. Everything listed I...
![Recording and Editing Gear To Make Cycling Videos. Gear List: July 2024](http://www.themagiccrayons.com/cdn/shop/articles/Amazon-prime-day-special-offers-3.jpg?v=1721737535&width=533)
Recording and Editing Gear To Make Cycling Vide...
Amazon Prime 2024. All the video recording kit that I currently take out on my bike with me, plus my home studio essentials. My buying criteria are that the camera...
Recording and Editing Gear To Make Cycling Vide...
Amazon Prime 2024. All the video recording kit that I currently take out on my bike with me, plus my home studio essentials. My buying criteria are that the camera...
![Sports Jerseys for Cyclists with Phonetic Text.](http://www.themagiccrayons.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screenshot_2024-05-01_104643_8d7cd860-7b5f-4d32-9e57-7eef8ecfe7e6.png?v=1716721069&width=533)
Sports Jerseys for Cyclists with Phonetic Text.
It's bonkers humid here in Japan so I made these awesome new Unisex Sports Jerseys for Cyclists, Mountain Bikes, Road Bikes, and more. Sports Jerseys • 100% breathable polyester (mesh)•...
Sports Jerseys for Cyclists with Phonetic Text.
It's bonkers humid here in Japan so I made these awesome new Unisex Sports Jerseys for Cyclists, Mountain Bikes, Road Bikes, and more. Sports Jerseys • 100% breathable polyester (mesh)•...
![60 km/h Descent of Mt Takao 360° Video](http://www.themagiccrayons.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_7591.jpg?v=1716721072&width=533)
![Cycling Mount Takao Video, Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan](http://www.themagiccrayons.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_4550.jpg?v=1716721097&width=533)
Cycling Mount Takao Video, Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan
A lovely clear winters day. Snow still on the ground from last week. A few guys from Tokyo Cycle Club in attendance too. Started at Takao station, then past Takao...
Cycling Mount Takao Video, Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan
A lovely clear winters day. Snow still on the ground from last week. A few guys from Tokyo Cycle Club in attendance too. Started at Takao station, then past Takao...
![Full English Breakfast in Ginza, 360° Video](http://www.themagiccrayons.com/cdn/shop/articles/Breakfast_Thumbnail-2.png?v=1716721100&width=533)
Full English Breakfast in Ginza, 360° Video
I cycled 85 km to eat a superb English breakfast of fried bread (not toast!), mushrooms, Heinz baked beans, tomato, scrambled egg, a green leaf thing, sausage, coffee with separate...
Full English Breakfast in Ginza, 360° Video
I cycled 85 km to eat a superb English breakfast of fried bread (not toast!), mushrooms, Heinz baked beans, tomato, scrambled egg, a green leaf thing, sausage, coffee with separate...
![Japanese Custom Cars, 360° Video, Enoshima Marina.](http://www.themagiccrayons.com/cdn/shop/articles/Stormy_07_fc063188-c974-4f5f-9c7f-62646f853aa7.jpg?v=1716721102&width=533)
Japanese Custom Cars, 360° Video, Enoshima Marina.
First ride with new winter clothing. Big shout out to the local Workman store! Leggings, under shirt, and vest for less than the price of a pair of Shimano gloves....
Japanese Custom Cars, 360° Video, Enoshima Marina.
First ride with new winter clothing. Big shout out to the local Workman store! Leggings, under shirt, and vest for less than the price of a pair of Shimano gloves....
![Hachimangu Shrine Kamakura Bianchi Infinitio](http://www.themagiccrayons.com/cdn/shop/articles/Hachimangu_Shrine_Kamakura_Bianchi_Infinitio.webp?v=1716721106&width=533)
Hachimangu Shrine Kamakura to Enoshima 360° Video
Cycle Gear & Camera Equipment in this video
Hachimangu Shrine Kamakura to Enoshima 360° Video
Cycle Gear & Camera Equipment in this video
![Japanese Train vs Italian Bike in 360° Video](http://www.themagiccrayons.com/cdn/shop/articles/Japanese_Train_vs_Italian_Bike.webp?v=1716721109&width=533)
Japanese Train vs Italian Bike in 360° Video
Enoshima Electric Railway vs Bianchi Bike! Chasing the Enoshima Electric Railway from Shichirigahama Beach seafront and along Koshigoe High Street. Video | Photos | Strava Route
Japanese Train vs Italian Bike in 360° Video
Enoshima Electric Railway vs Bianchi Bike! Chasing the Enoshima Electric Railway from Shichirigahama Beach seafront and along Koshigoe High Street. Video | Photos | Strava Route
![Fujisawa Yamato Bicycle Path Insta360 Video](http://www.themagiccrayons.com/cdn/shop/articles/cycling-in-japan-enoshima.webp?v=1716721112&width=533)
Fujisawa Yamato Bicycle Path Insta360 Video
A cloudy day... but very nice looking clouds. Still experimenting with my new Insta360 2X. Video | Photos | Strava Route
Fujisawa Yamato Bicycle Path Insta360 Video
A cloudy day... but very nice looking clouds. Still experimenting with my new Insta360 2X. Video | Photos | Strava Route
![Cycling to Hakone, stopping by Sagami River to view Mt Fuji](http://www.themagiccrayons.com/cdn/shop/articles/mt-fuji-by-bike_0c2c6be1-1992-4f9e-9494-c75f85202008.jpg?v=1716721117&width=533)
Cycling to Hakone, stopping by Sagami River to ...
A great view across the Sagami River of Mt Fuji. Super clear days aren't so common for me as I'm in the city, so it's nice to get up early...
Cycling to Hakone, stopping by Sagami River to ...
A great view across the Sagami River of Mt Fuji. Super clear days aren't so common for me as I'm in the city, so it's nice to get up early...
![Hachiko Crossing Insta360 at night, Shibuya, Japan](http://www.themagiccrayons.com/cdn/shop/articles/shibuya-360-video.webp?v=1716721120&width=533)
Hachiko Crossing Insta360 at night, Shibuya, Japan
I bought the Insta360 for my cycling videos but the first video I made just had to be me walking around Shibuya at night. I've since bought a selfie stick...
Hachiko Crossing Insta360 at night, Shibuya, Japan
I bought the Insta360 for my cycling videos but the first video I made just had to be me walking around Shibuya at night. I've since bought a selfie stick...
![Shibuya Scramble Crossing at night 360](http://www.themagiccrayons.com/cdn/shop/articles/Shibuya-Scramble-Crossing-at-night-360.webp?v=1716721136&width=533)
Cycling in Japan. My camera gear, Bianchi bike ...
Last updated: November 10th, 2023 All the gear below I use to record my cycling videos in Japan, along with the bike accessories and electronics. If you have any gear...
Cycling in Japan. My camera gear, Bianchi bike ...
Last updated: November 10th, 2023 All the gear below I use to record my cycling videos in Japan, along with the bike accessories and electronics. If you have any gear...
![Cycling Electronics 2023](http://www.themagiccrayons.com/cdn/shop/articles/Amazon-prime-day-special-offers-4_66d8ce4c-66e5-4abc-9c6d-0ccce937d333.png?v=1720520319&width=533)
Cycling Electronics 2023
Flat-Bar Mount for Garmin, Wahoo. iGPSPORT iGS630 Bike Computer. Smart Tail Light. RAVEMEN FR160. Rear View Camera Bike Lights. 8000 Lumen Bike Light. Airtag Bike Mount. Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt Bundle. Rockbros Smart Tail Light....
Cycling Electronics 2023
Flat-Bar Mount for Garmin, Wahoo. iGPSPORT iGS630 Bike Computer. Smart Tail Light. RAVEMEN FR160. Rear View Camera Bike Lights. 8000 Lumen Bike Light. Airtag Bike Mount. Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt Bundle. Rockbros Smart Tail Light....
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Custom Cycling Gifts
The blue bike featured is an illustration of my Bianchi bike. Yours or a friend bike can be drawn and added to any gift.
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Bicycle iPhone Tough Case. Free Bike Wallpaper.
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Bianchi Bicycle T-Shirt, Adult Cyclist, Phonetic Spelling AT004
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Gravel Cycling Sports Jersey, Adult Cyclist
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The Magic Crayons Recycled Unisex Sports Jersey
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Gravel Cyclist Embroidered Organic Bucket Hat, Phonetic Spelling, Adult
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