WhiteGiant
Maximum Pace
- Nov 4, 2006
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That's what I'm calling this one!
It's a serious "training ride" in the mountains - our last go in the hills before Hotaka the following week.
I originally planned to do this one by myself, because I didn't want the extra responsibility - I'm thinking about using Sora-san's disclaimer...
[TCC is not liable for any damage to person or vehicle during any tour, ride, bicycle excursion. All responsibility belongs the person involved...etc.etc.]
I'll endeavor to translate it properly in the near future.
In the meantime, you get the idea!
The ride though, is 85km over two climbs - Start at Musashi-Itsukaichi station, follow the regular Okutama-ko loop, come down past the lake and then up once more to Nokogiri-yama before finally rolling back down to Musashi-Itsukaichi station.
Check out the map/course here:
http://www.mapmyrun.com/run/japan/tokyo/470538154
There are certain criteria for this ride though - 85km...NON-STOP!!!
"There will be NO stops on this ride".
It starts at the station, and ends at the station. Nothing in between (Hence the disclaimer) - If anyone has problems along the way, there might not be anyone to come back and get you - so if you want to come along, make sure that you have all the spare tubes you might need, bring your pump... everything!
It will be 70% (distance) of the Hotaka race, and I figure if I can do that, the actual race won't be so bad.
I will have my secret weapon in the form of "Nicorrette" gum!:smoke:
Sunday 28th, seems like the best bet so far!
It might not be fast, but it'll be hard because "you're not allowed to stop!"
I've already invited "Deej", but anyone else who thinks it might be fun....
You're most welcome
Travis
It's a serious "training ride" in the mountains - our last go in the hills before Hotaka the following week.
I originally planned to do this one by myself, because I didn't want the extra responsibility - I'm thinking about using Sora-san's disclaimer...
[TCC is not liable for any damage to person or vehicle during any tour, ride, bicycle excursion. All responsibility belongs the person involved...etc.etc.]
I'll endeavor to translate it properly in the near future.
In the meantime, you get the idea!
The ride though, is 85km over two climbs - Start at Musashi-Itsukaichi station, follow the regular Okutama-ko loop, come down past the lake and then up once more to Nokogiri-yama before finally rolling back down to Musashi-Itsukaichi station.
Check out the map/course here:
http://www.mapmyrun.com/run/japan/tokyo/470538154
There are certain criteria for this ride though - 85km...NON-STOP!!!
"There will be NO stops on this ride".
It starts at the station, and ends at the station. Nothing in between (Hence the disclaimer) - If anyone has problems along the way, there might not be anyone to come back and get you - so if you want to come along, make sure that you have all the spare tubes you might need, bring your pump... everything!
It will be 70% (distance) of the Hotaka race, and I figure if I can do that, the actual race won't be so bad.
I will have my secret weapon in the form of "Nicorrette" gum!:smoke:
Sunday 28th, seems like the best bet so far!
It might not be fast, but it'll be hard because "you're not allowed to stop!"
I've already invited "Deej", but anyone else who thinks it might be fun....
You're most welcome
Travis