Resources
Key Contacts
| Name | What | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| HokkaidoWilds.org (Rob Thomson) | Best English resource for Hokkaido cycle touring: GPS routes, maps, accommodation info | rob@hokkaidowilds.org |
| Sam’s Bike, Sapporo | Top adventure cycling shop | Near Tsukisamu Chuo Station |
| Namba Cycles, Chitose | Free bike boxes for departure | Chitose |
| Spark Cycling, Sapporo | Touring bike rentals, airport greeting service | Sapporo |
| SilkCrane | Bike storage facility near Sapporo | +81-80-4504-3636 / silkcrane.com |
Essential Digital Resources
- HokkaidoWilds.org — Free GPS routes, cycling conditions, accommodation info (English)
- Touring Mapple (book) — The map book for Hokkaido touring; marks onsen, rider houses, guest houses (Japanese but color-coded)
- RideWithGPS — Rob Thomson’s recommended Hokkaido routes available as downloads
- Happy Cow app — For finding restaurants (useful if you have dietary restrictions)