Are there more videos of the Japan trip? I hope to be able to cycle in Japan this summer! Hokkaido seems like a lovely place. The Taiwan KOM challenge route seems cool too.
Also, i assume pretty much everything in the clips from ol' brokey-mc-collarbone were around Niseko but were you fellas there too? I'd love to know exactly where that shot at 0:40 was taken!!!
seeing this vid with a casual Hokkaido biking trip in my head. i guess...whisky, melon, nice fresh milk, seafood(eyes rolled, c'mon on you're in Japan so why not) and some biking. oh and hotsprings! looking forward to planning my first biking trip in Hokkaido.
Hello. Cyclingtips My name is KyungWook MIN as bike mechanic at trek concept store. Actually I’m your big fan from South Korea. But I was very disappointed when I saw this video because of The rising sun flag 0:27. That flag is a a symbol of World War II like a nazi flag. I don't want to delete this video, but I’d like you to know the true meaning of this flag and history.
Hi KyungWook, thanks for pointing this out. We honestly didn't not know that this had any symbolism surrounding it and it was just meant to be a representation of the Japanese flag. We sincerely apologies if this is taken for more meaning than we intended.
Calling you out on this. While there may be connotations in some SEA countries - eg Korea - the parallel drawn with the Nazi flag is both disingenuous and a self-serving mentality. The rising sun flag has been used since feudal times and remains the JSDF Naval Ensign. It has been acceptable to host nations [eg Korea again] for it to be flown during military visits and sporting events. It is also used in many advertising and gala events. If you must limit the symbolism to one of Imperialism, then we should also ban the Union Jack, French Tricolour, Chinese Flag etc etc. I'm truly sorry if the flag offends you personally Kyung Wook MIN, but suggest that you have made your minority PC point.
@@spdaltid I agree with some, but this isn't just a matter of imperialism. Japan is an obvious World War II war criminal state, and the Rising Sun Flag was a symbol of that time. Western countries are ignorant of Japan's use of the Rising Sun Flag because, unlike Nazi Germany, which caused direct damage in Europe, Japan's war crimes are mainly limited to East Asia and thus are not aware of the seriousness of them. It is very unfortunate that this opinion that considers the Rising Sun Flag insignificant.
Are there more videos of the Japan trip? I hope to be able to cycle in Japan this summer! Hokkaido seems like a lovely place. The Taiwan KOM challenge route seems cool too.
Taiwan KOM was pretty amazing. You can see our video from it here: th-cam.com/video/kvWF0McyIfI/w-d-xo.html
Also, i assume pretty much everything in the clips from ol' brokey-mc-collarbone were around Niseko but were you fellas there too? I'd love to know exactly where that shot at 0:40 was taken!!!
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seeing this vid with a casual Hokkaido biking trip in my head. i guess...whisky, melon, nice fresh milk, seafood(eyes rolled, c'mon on you're in Japan so why not) and some biking. oh and hotsprings! looking forward to planning my first biking trip in Hokkaido.
This kind of thing is what I am a member for :)
Thanks Chris!
Bummer about the busted arm.. Definitely NEED to get to Japan, with bike. For like a month.
great video again, guys i want you to make at least one video per month ....please !
I see you got to ride with _the_ Fred. #holyhelmetstrapsbatman
Whoaaa, saw Nikka from the Barrel. 👌
как прекрасно , это моя мечта _ Япония и велосипед
Hello. Cyclingtips
My name is KyungWook MIN as bike mechanic at trek concept store.
Actually I’m your big fan from South Korea. But I was very disappointed when I saw this video because of The rising sun flag 0:27. That flag is a a symbol of World War II like a nazi flag.
I don't want to delete this video, but I’d like you to know the true meaning of this flag and history.
Hi KyungWook, thanks for pointing this out. We honestly didn't not know that this had any symbolism surrounding it and it was just meant to be a representation of the Japanese flag. We sincerely apologies if this is taken for more meaning than we intended.
@@VeloVeloVeloTV I'd actually re-upload it... It is pretty harsh thing to have on this channel, but well, you know better I assume
Calling you out on this. While there may be connotations in some SEA countries - eg Korea - the parallel drawn with the Nazi flag is both disingenuous and a self-serving mentality. The rising sun flag has been used since feudal times and remains the JSDF Naval Ensign. It has been acceptable to host nations [eg Korea again] for it to be flown during military visits and sporting events. It is also used in many advertising and gala events. If you must limit the symbolism to one of Imperialism, then we should also ban the Union Jack, French Tricolour, Chinese Flag etc etc. I'm truly sorry if the flag offends you personally Kyung Wook MIN, but suggest that you have made your minority PC point.
@@spdaltid I agree with some, but this isn't just a matter of imperialism. Japan is an obvious World War II war criminal state, and the Rising Sun Flag was a symbol of that time. Western countries are ignorant of Japan's use of the Rising Sun Flag because, unlike Nazi Germany, which caused direct damage in Europe, Japan's war crimes are mainly limited to East Asia and thus are not aware of the seriousness of them. It is very unfortunate that this opinion that considers the Rising Sun Flag insignificant.
Fantastic video.
When filmed?? Very lush
It was in August of this year. Actually, the first attempt with Dan and Brodie was in July, but that didn't end so well...