I’m Unfit… Can I Cycle Japan’s Shimanami Kaido?

I’m unfit… but that didn’t stop us from trying to cycle Japan’s famous Shimanami Kaido, 70km, across 7 bridges, connecting Onomichi to Imabari across Japan’s Seto inland sea. This was one of the most beautiful (and painful) rides of my life. We battled weather, dead batteries, and lactic acid, but thankfully we had the foresight to stay overnight at a guesthouse on Ōmishima, ensuring we were able to stop and take it all in, before pushing through to the finish line in Imabari. This is different to my usual travel vlogs, it’s a challenge, and a reminder of why we travel slow… (especially slow in my case) I'd say this cycle isnt on everyone’s itineraries, but it should be. Timestamps: 00:00 - Exploring Onomichi 02:42 - Bike Rental & Logistics 06:09 - Mukaishima Island 09:29 - Innoshima Island 12:30 - Ikuchijima Island 16:53 - Ohmishima Island 21:53 - Hakatajima Island 24:30 - Ohshima Island 29:06 - Kirosan Observatory 34:10 - The 4km Bridge 36:03 - It’s not over yet… Find me on socials: @declanhues everywhere #JapanTravel #ShimanamiKaido #CyclingJapan #TravelVlog #AdventureVlog #Bikepacking #JapanTrip