The google map for route checking on Day 1 and Day 2 are a different format. It has been requested to do both of the routes in the same format as Day 2. Done and shared.
Check your registered emails.
Author: tougeexpress
Izu Skyline changes afoot
The Izu Skyline isn’t just a road, it’s a 40.6 km ribbon of asphalt that carves a breathtaking path along the eastern spine of the Izu Peninsula. This is where riders and drivers come to experience freedom on winding roads, with magnificent, sweeping views of Mount Fuji on one side and the deep blue of Sagami Bay on the other. It’s an undulating, scenic ripper of a road that has drawn enthusiasts since its opening in the early 1960s.
However, on October 1st, after nearly 50 years, the Shizuoka Prefectural Road Public Corporation is implementing some key revisions aimed at ensuring this iconic route remains a safe and unforgettable experience for many more years.
Routes Sent – Mountain Day Twistybutt ’25
Check your registered email Twistybutts.
If you haven’t registered yet, best get on it.
It’s now a two day 1000km+ twistyfest!
Mountains, Ditches & Jumps!
The 4am alarm went off, but I’d stayed up watching the MotoGP Sprint race the night before and decided to grab another three and a half hours shut eye. Finally got on the road just before 8am, almost 4 hours behind schedule but feeling well rested and ready to roll!
(more…)Mountain Day Scouting
With the Mountain Day Twistybutt just over a month away and route possibilities still swimming around in my melon, it was time to check off two gnarly passes that traverse the ridges separating Yamanashi and Shizuoka.
(more…)Mountain Day Twistybutt ’25
When: August 10, 2025
Where: TBD. Still scouting for the original trifecta route around the Minami Alps region through Shizuoka-Nagano-Yamanashi.
Brilliant Day for the Fuji500!
The sun shone all day and the breeze stayed cool, though a little gusty northwest of Fuji. Still, the Road Gods were smiling, keeping our path clear and perfectly twistilicious!
Being delayed a week by rain meant fewer than half of those who’d registered made it to the start, but for those who did, what a great day for a ride, right?!
Fuji500 Scout
That was quite a day and what a great route. Was overcast all day with a bit of drizzle from Atsugi to the gas stand in Sagamiko, then similar around the south of Fuji but fine and dry at altitude except…
(more…)How many Coast to Coast Twistybutts
Recently I was asked how many C2C Twistybutts there have been and when they were. We’ve had thirteen so far but when exactly were they?
(more…)The Unlucky 13th Coast to Coast…for Me
What a beautiful day for a ride and honing riding skills. I hope everyone had a great day and you are now at or close to the goal in Joetsu.
Firstly, apologies. I’m sorry for being late and keeping you all waiting this morning. Thank you for waiting and the cheers on arrival. It made my year!
Secondly, I won’t have seen any of you most of the day or be able to see you tonight and say congratulations as the MighTy10 refused to gallop beyond Yamanakako.
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