18 days to go and we’re at 75 entries. On track for a typical turnout.
Let’s see if we can crack the 100 entries for the first time. Round up your usual ride group members, tell your friends and let’s make this a big one!
* Keep your eyes on your registered emails for route maps this Sunday.
Take a look at the Bridgestone pictured.
36hrs prior, the wear indicators denoting safe water dispersion and roadworthiness were seemingly adequate for a day ride. But…
(more…)It’s important to maintain a low stress environment to enjoy the road more on a long and challenging ride like the C2C Twistybutt. With just under 3 weeks to go, let’s look at 20 thingss a lot of Twistybutts use or do to keep the stress and worry away.
(more…)The artwork has been proofed and confirmed.
The order has been sent and confirmed.
Now, the printer does their thing. And we wait..
Final flurry of orders pushed it over the top! Glad these cool shirts are going to so many long distance riders. 👍
Looking forward to seeing all the shirts on the road.
It’s warm enough to throw a leg over and start getting back in riding shape. Yesterday was a great example of that.
(more…)It’s on again Riders!
When: May 2, 2026
The ride to farewell winter is on, so make a plan to climb out of hibernation, roll out your fire horse and come buff up our riding skills for the long run of warmer weather ahead. Bring your wingmen and meet fellow road warriors old and new on some of Japan’s great roads.
It’s Coast to Coast Twistybutt 14!
I’d only intended to ride out to see the autumn colours and thought I’d maybe grab a burger at GranPrix in Tsumagoi. But when I had to turn west for Tsumagoi, the coast seemed just as close and snow on the distant peaks was more alluring. Then I remembered it was salmon season on the other side of those hills, so to the sea of Japan it was.
Weather Gods: Lenient
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The predawn meeting at the bottom of the Turnpike was a welcome return for those who remembered starting the Coast to Coast there in the past. At 10°c, it was thankfully not as cold as predicted.
