Izu is an old favourite riding zone for many a Kantonian. At colder times of the year, and when the higher altitude roads are closed or less than ideal, it becomes a winter refuge of great riding.
What better place to host the last Twistybutt for 2026 and another new ride for this year?
See below for the details…
Gaging responses to this event. We had a good run last year over great roads but a small turnout. It was the beginning of a demoralising trend as the event organiser.
After the no-show that was the Fuji 500, the encouragement to put in the effort again is running low. Last year’s Autumn Chubu C2C had 22 signed up but only 8 turned up. The Fuji 500 had 21 signed up and only 2 attended.
As these events are for bringing out riders to improve their riding confidence, venture to places they normally wouldn’t and create new ride friendships through epic riding adventures, putting in the time and effort and sharing experience and routes is a great trade off for me. However, if people are just signing up for routes and ‘maybe’ attending, it’s not worth the time and effort and eroding my confidence in the integrity of riders. I hope that you can appreciate my position.
So, if there is enough interest, 20+ riders guaranteed to attend, I’ll set it up. If not, we’ll convene again for the Izu-Loop Twistybutt to close out the general riding season in November. And 20+ confirmed means that if you sign up, you’re going to fire-up and follow through. Have enough rubber, have fresh oil, tell your families that you’ll be out riding in advance, don’t go drinking the night before, be prepared for a peppering of rain (that comes with the 0-2250 metre altitude range and so do the views and twisties), or whatever other lame excuse for not being bothered. This is an awesome ride that deserves your effort. The long weekend is a national holiday for sports day as it is typically the best weather window for autumn events. Your bike deserves the run and your soul needs the release! Fire up Twistybutts!
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The Weather Gods endless show of inconsistency from Wednesday’s typhoon to Saturday night was not real confidence inspiring. So much so that MighTy10 and I were the only earlybird for this year’s Fuji 500. Joining us and the chirping dawn birds in anticipation of the sunrise were a couple of dozen teens that had partied through the night and a sole male enka singer somewhere off in the bushes. At least we weren’t lonely.
Headed out to scout a bit of the main route, check a possible road closure on the long course and get some pics of our new end goal. Glad to say that all checked out, especially our end goal, the Bikers Bakery!
(more…)Upcoming Twistybutt Events below.
Next up is the ‘Izu Loop’ on November 15. This will be the season closer for many Twistybutts and it’s a great way to see out the year’s riding. Hope to see you there.
It’s a chilly but not uncomfortable 10°C here in Tateshina, not far from Japan’s second highest road which is in some of the routes for tomorrow’s Coast to Coast Twistybutt.
(more…)The fog was soupish at altitude today. Not much rubber was rounded but much adventure was had.
(more…)Warmest start to pre-ride scouting ever! Left home at 5:30am wearing summer gloves and vents open as it was a sultry 18°c already. It was so comfortable.
(more…)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.
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