Snow Biking in Japan

cycling training on snow with road racing bikes with studded tires

Mikuni Pass 25

Temperature: minus 13 degrees Celsius at the Mikuni Pass

A depression was moving away and seasonal winds were supposed to be weakening. However, the winds were stronger and stronger. The visibility went to zero at the end of the training because of a ground blizzard. He rushed to complete the itinerary because it would be dangerous to continue the training in the zero-visibility condition as it would be difficult to be recognised by automobilists.

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