No, not one of those period piece movies, but the most apt way to describe todays agenda for the penultimate day in Japan.
Whilst yesterdays ride was longer, today would be known as the Queen Stage given it ...
Today I wanted to go and see Lake Toya... I'd heard a lot about this lake, both in terms of its freshness and beauty, so thought it would make an interesting day trip. Here's what Wikipedia says about Lake Toya...
Yesterday was such a cracker that it would be hard to top from either a riding or reporting perspective, so out of respect for the heights of yesterday I won't try and match it today... Instead, just a few snip...
Welcome to day 3 and more importantly, to the premier local hill climb race in Niseko, the 14km long Hanazono Hillclimb. I posted this pic the other day, but to help set the scene, here is what we were staring ...
I have to start todays post a little confused... Ok, so I have only been here in Niseko for 1.5 days, but I am left to ponder something that is worthy of a good ponder. So, we have the following:
Perfect sm...
Here we are! Like a fresh slice of salmon sashimi, todays update is being dished out to you from Nighthawk HQ in Niseko! One taxi ride, 2 flights, 1 sleeping pill and 1 picturesque car ride later and I have com...
Well, here we are on the eve of the most intriguing leg of the Dirty Nomad World Cycling Tour so far... Japan!
I knew what was in store going to Whistler... and to Europe, but I have to admit that I have abs...
Well, its only Tuesday, but its been a dose of variety since getting back... Aside from trying to adjust back to the SEA time zone, I have been beavering away on iMovie and Vimeo (got my technique down and ever...
Back in Singapore, again... This is becoming a theme. But, to be fair, if you have to base yourself out of a hub, this one is pretty handy. I have 4 days basically to get sorted and recover before I hit the ANA...
So, Italy is done and dusted... A massive contrast from Whistler clearly! Which was kind of the point, after Enduro shredding in France and full DH action in Canada, it was time to select something else from th...