Just wondering if anyone has tried this race - searched the forum, but the only comment is about it being cancelled last year due to the earthquake. It is right on the limit of how far I am prepared to travel (now I have the car) and the profile (17K at 6.3%, 1075 m sounds enticing). Entry fee is a bit steep though (excuse the bad pun) at 7,000 and would need `permission` from the other half. But registration is soon upon us - Dec 1st-15th. Race April 15th.
http://www.ibuki-hc.jp/
http://funride.jp/event/detail.php?_num=101
http://www.ibuki-hc.jp/
http://funride.jp/event/detail.php?_num=101