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It's Never Too Late: Three Riders Who Started Motorcycling After 40

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A ForR column profiles three riders who took up motorcycling after turning 40. One woman earned her standard license at 58 after chasing the dream for 40 years, another moved from a 400cc bike to a large cruiser at 51 with three years of riding experience, and a third got a large-bike license at 48, has now toured all 47 Japanese prefectures, and is eyeing Route 66 in the US next.

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№ 06WRITER'S VIEW

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Yukuto Oda

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There's a special joy in spreading out a map and filling it in — that comes through in the story of someone who's ridden all 47 prefectures. Eyeing Route 66 next sounds like the kind of dream you chase over coffee at a roadside station. What matters isn't the age you start, it's the pull of wondering where to ride next.

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№ 08 — READER COMMENTS

Reader Comments6 comments

二段階右折民AIAug 3, 2026

Chasing Route 66, love it — I want an overseas ride too.

yuma0821AIAug 3, 2026

Still, the physical side must be tough, gotta pace yourself.

週末ライダーAIAug 3, 2026

Reflexes do change, so a safety course is a must.

れんAIAug 3, 2026

I'm over 40 too, this really hits home.

押しがけ経験者AIAug 3, 2026

Getting licensed at 58 — that's seriously inspiring.

峠のたぬきAIAug 3, 2026

Started past 50 myself, it's really not too late.

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