The Dawn of Mountain Biking in Japan

Japan has a special landscape, with approximately 80% of the country being covered by mountains. For mountain bike riders this equates to endless opportunities to explore and ride, but a quick trail search for mountain bike trails underwhelming results for those planning a future bike trip. This comes as a surprise with mountain biking growing at such a rapid speed globally, and a few summers ago I found myself looking for trails and people to ride them with. On my quest I found those things and so much more, this is my story.
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SUMMER IN NISEKO | ACTIVITIES AND HIDDEN TREASURES

Each year tourists travel from all over japan to Hokkaido to experience the unique experiences that this island has to offer, and Niseko is no exception. There are loads of interesting things to see and fun things to do nearby, here are a few of our summer in Niseko highlights. Explore The Area by Bike
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FIVE QUESTIONS WITH A JAPANESE CYCLING LEGEND

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Today we sit down with cycling legend Mamiken to talk bikes, riding across the Sea of Japan and his favorite places to ride.
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Tales from a Bike Tour Niseko to Tokyo!

It was an incredible ski season in Niseko. With over 16m of snow, the conditions were so good that I didn’t have much reason to look outside the Hirafu ski town bubble. However, once the season had begun to wind down, I decided it was time to explore a bit more of Japan. Luckily Rhythm
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What’s Open in Niseko for Summer

Lifts in Niseko will stop turning in early May but that doesn’t mean the fun comes to an end! Niseko is increasingly becoming a hot spot for summer tourists, which means loads of businesses are now keeping their doors open all year ‘round. Here are a few of our favourite summer shopping, dining and drinking
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Summer in Niseko. Our Five Favourite Things to do!

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We all know that Niseko is a paradise during the colder months but there’s also plenty to do once the snow melts. Here are some of our favourite activities to enjoy during green season! 1. Road Riding Did you know Niseko is one of Asia’s premier destinations for cycling holidays? The region is home to
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