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…)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…)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?!
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…)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…)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.
(more…)If only all riding days could be like this!
Hakone to Yamanakako was a steady 5-7°c. Yamanakako to Enzan was 3-5°. Later in the day up on the 292 at over 2000m it was 9°. Between the cold morning and high altitudes it was warm, 15-22°.
(more…)If you registered for the 650, check your email for route details.
For you twisted rubber rounders who’ve done a handful or more Twistybutts, you’ll want to set aside a little more time than usual for route research.
Come on May 3rd!
And so the route scouring begins. A lot to unpack 500ers. Check your email!
500 course riders, your routes have been sent.
If you didn’t get yours, check that your email received a confirmation after registration. If it didn’t receive a confirmation, best try registering again.
Coast to Coast Registration
As you regulars know, all entrant details are deleted after each event so I can’t send out routes without you all registering. Thanks for your continued participation and sign up asap as registration will be closing next week.
Long course 650 riders, expect yours over the weekend.
There are plenty of challenging roads on the Coast to Coast Twistybutt. From cliff hangers to narrow dirty roads to finger freezers.
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