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 ‘Fuji 500’ twisting up and down the various Fuji hillclimbs and catching views around the surrounding lakes and twisties. Registration will open May 15, 2026.
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.
(more…)It’s warm enough to throw a leg over and start getting back in riding shape. Yesterday was a great example of that.
(more…)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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