# Ep.138 Riding Into the Wind in Hokkaido (And Rethinking What Makes a Great Ride)

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Podcast: [Cycling Hokkaido](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cycling-hokkaido-6690801)
Published: 2026-04-16T20:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/martin3496/episodes/Ep-138-Riding-Into-the-Wind-in-Hokkaido-And-Rethinking-What-Makes-a-Great-Ride-e3huljf
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## Resource

Riding in Hokkaido isn't always about perfect conditions. In this episode, I head out into strong winds and end up learning something unexpected: a great ride doesn't have to be long to be meaningful. That experience leads into a bigger idea, what actually makes Hokkaido different from the rest of Japan. With people and influences from all over the country, Hokkaido has developed a culture that feels unique, even within Japan itself. If you've ever had a ride that didn't go to plan, or wondered what makes cycling here so different, this one's for you. Follow Cycling Hokkaido on Instagram: www.instagram.com/cycling.hokkaido.podcast/ Ep.41 Off Base: What are Fukizuka? pod.link/1717043158/episode/OTZkMmI4NWMtZDdhYy00MTM2LTgzZTgtZmQwMjE1NzBhNDA2 Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/cyclinghokkaido

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