Chuck
Maximum Pace
- Feb 7, 2011
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This is a ride I do when the mood hits. I start near Kodomo no Kuni (southwest of Machida), but best place to meet would probably be at Sobudai-mae Station (Odakyu line).
The route goes past Zama, via lightly trafficked roads. After Zama there is a nice bit of countryside before getting on Rt 64 and climbing to Miyagase. At Miyagase, I take Rt 70 for the climb to Yabitsu toge then down to Hadano. At Hadano I either rinko back home or head down Rt 62 for Chigasaki, over to Fujisawa, then up the cycling road to where I started.
Distance from start point to Hadano is about 70km. Add another 60km if you do the full loop.
It is a very nice route, selected for relatively low traffic and good scenery. Doing the full 130km loop gives you countryside, mountain, forest, ocean and riverside biking.
If it helps... mostly, I'm about getting out there, enjoying the ride and staying fit. My riding style is to ride at a moderate pace, not pokey but no hammer fests...not a competition. I'm not a great climber but I get there. I like to keep breaks to a minimum... usually stopping at the last conbini before Miyagase, then at the top of Yabitsu and perhaps at the Mosburger in Hadano.
So, next time I do the ride, if anyone is interested, let me know.
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/13443892
The route goes past Zama, via lightly trafficked roads. After Zama there is a nice bit of countryside before getting on Rt 64 and climbing to Miyagase. At Miyagase, I take Rt 70 for the climb to Yabitsu toge then down to Hadano. At Hadano I either rinko back home or head down Rt 62 for Chigasaki, over to Fujisawa, then up the cycling road to where I started.
Distance from start point to Hadano is about 70km. Add another 60km if you do the full loop.
It is a very nice route, selected for relatively low traffic and good scenery. Doing the full 130km loop gives you countryside, mountain, forest, ocean and riverside biking.
If it helps... mostly, I'm about getting out there, enjoying the ride and staying fit. My riding style is to ride at a moderate pace, not pokey but no hammer fests...not a competition. I'm not a great climber but I get there. I like to keep breaks to a minimum... usually stopping at the last conbini before Miyagase, then at the top of Yabitsu and perhaps at the Mosburger in Hadano.
So, next time I do the ride, if anyone is interested, let me know.
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/13443892
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