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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.
Pre Rapha Prestige KUJU ride with Mozu Coffee.
photo by Nobuhiko Tanabe ( www.instagram.com/nobuhikotanabe/ )
A stunning but grueling course of 150km with two tough gravel sections and 4,000 meters of climbing - only 7 of the 35 teams finished this year.
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.