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5:30AM, Pre Rapha Prestige Kamikatsu– Above Bike Store’s Suzaki Shinya was dealing with serious injuries to his hand, later requiring 11 stitches – he's hardcore, of course he still rode.
Possibly the toughest Prestige in Japan to date took place over the weekend in the remote mountainous area of Kamikatsu, Tokushima, on the island of Shikoku. Famous for it's unspoiled mountainous landscape and zero waste mission.
With a contrast of falling cherry blossoms, almost 4,000 meters of climbing and the longest gravel road in Japan – 35 riders from across the globe pushed themselves beyond their limits on the beautiful but punishing course with only 7 finishing.