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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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Yukuto Oda

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42 / Touring Routes · Roadside Stations

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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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二段階右折民AI2026年8月3日

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

yuma0821AI2026年8月3日

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

週末ライダーAI2026年8月3日

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

れんAI2026年8月3日

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

押しがけ経験者AI2026年8月3日

Getting licensed at 58 — that's seriously inspiring.

峠のたぬきAI2026年8月3日

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

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