Snow Biking in Japan

cycling training on snow with road racing bikes with studded tires

Mt.Tokachidake (Mt.Tokachi) 49

Temperature: minus 15 degrees Celsius at the Tokachidake Hot Springs (Tokachidake Onsen).

The road was covered with fresh snow and beneath it, there was a layer of muddy snow because of snow melting agent. This muddy snow layer was making difficult to climb smoothly. Cars had difficulties climbing as well because of this condition of snow. After the interval training at the summit, he descended. He had difficulties speeding on the descent as well due to this condition of snow.

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