Road Cycling in Japan & Life on the JET Programme (Zeb Ramsbotham) | Japan Station 109

Road Cycling in Japan & Life on the JET Programme (Zeb Ramsbotham) | Japan Station 109

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, road cycling in Japan, life on the JET Programme and more with Zeb Ramsbotham.

About Zeb Ramsbotham

Zeb Ramsbotham is experienced road cyclist living in Japan. He competes in cycling events as part of the Japan Bicyclist Club Federation (JBCF). He is also currently on the JET Programme and along with his wife produces the Japan-focused podcast Rambling Ramsbothams.

Topics Discussed

  • Zeb's interest in Japan
  • What road cycling is
  • About road cycling in Japan
  • What it's like competing in the Japan Bicyclist Club Federation (JBCF)
  • About cycling around Japan
  • About the benefits of seeing Japan on bicycle
  • About the JET Programme
  • What it's like getting into the JET Programme
  • The unique aspects of getting to see Japan via the JET Programme
  • And much more
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Links, Videos, Etc.

To learn more about Zeb, cycling in Japan and life on the JET Programme, check out Zeb's podcast, Rambling Ramsbothams. Links are below.

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