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Absolutely mesmerizing! Your cycling adventure through Akita Prefecture in late October looks like a dream come true. 🍁🚴‍♂ It's incredible to see the stunning landscapes and diverse terrain that Japan's Akita Prefecture has to offer. And how wonderful to hear that cyclists of all abilities can find something to enjoy in this beautiful region. Thanks for taking us along on your journey and showcasing the breathtaking beauty of Akita Prefecture! 🌟

Great

There is one ramp towards the top which, at about 20%, and coming as it does after a lot of hard work getting to that point, is truly epic

Hi dude! I'm just doing a video on riding up Mt William and saw your flyover, do you mind if I use some of your flyover footage and credit your video by putting a link to it??

Just had an email from BN about next years 3 peaks. So, I've had a little trip down memory lane and found this video. It's brought back a few memories.. 2010 was the only 3 peaks I attempted. As you know, it was terrible weather. Going up hill we could stay a little warm, but the section from the top of Hotham down to Dinner Plain was the coldest 30 minutes I've ever been on a bike. At times, the whole body was shaking so much it was an effort to control the bike. We had a long break at DP, working out what to do. But after almost 2 hours, when we couldn't secure tranport back to the start with bikes, and body temperature had returned to some sense of normalty, we decided to push on. I'm glad we did. Certaintly very tough conditions, but we made it in the end. Being the first year, the time limit was a little loose, so my 13 hr 4 minutes was good enough to get me a finishers jersey. In retrospect, the extened half time defrost was defintiely way too long.. It was an epic journey. One that has scared me away from trying it again. If I could guarantee some good weather, it might be something to try again. Maybe...

It was a bit close but he didn’t hit you, so why are you complaining? 🥱

And weekend riders who never rode a trainer telling that indoor riders are weak. LOL! They don't know the suffering indoor riders feels.

I'm wanting to do this climb in early winter this year, I'm wondering how safe is descending down Donna.. I've Donna 4 times previously, but never in winter...I would be hard on the brakes all the way down.. Love your thoughts here

The music is pretty distracting, not to mention ordinary. This looks interesting though!

Did this today! Craziest climb I’ve ever done!

I don't think it was a deliberate act, he was already ahead of you and clearly planned to undertake tram.

Amazing

I believe that part of the circuit was called...'The Wall'.

Canyon women kit so lit

@7:05 is where the pain starts!

If a cyclist wore a visible camera on their backs, drivers would be more likely to be careful and give more space when their are passing.

That looked like a whole world of hurt! Nice job man, great brain strength to keep going when everything else in your body is telling you to stop!

Well done super tough day out.

Hi mate, I've done this recently with some difficulty, being a 50+ cyclist and a beginner. Can you advise how hard it is to continue the ride up to Sky high via Olinda from Sassafras. Thanks

Surprised there are no comments under this video! An absolute must ride for anyone coming to the Macedon ranges to ride.

Pooooooo

found this from youtube roulette'ing, stayed for yes

Even know us Cyclists have got right of way in some of situations alright because the car drivers put there indicators on at the last minute and started merging over in front of you sometimes it's actually safer to back off on your own speed slightly and brake enough to just let them in to turn in front of you even ifs illegal and there suppose to legally Give Way to the Cyclists doesn't always mean that they will follow that road rule alright. And I'm only saying this from experience alright as I have almost nearly been hit myself a number of times in these sorts of situations alright. 🙂

why would a person do that to himself?

You call that a climb?? 😂🤣😂🤣😂

Thanks for posting the video and information. Looking to do this ride in the next few weeks!!

After the finish - The mouth wide open gasping for air eyes totally bugged out plus the saliva drool off the chin.... Totally embodies the word suffering

nice

ever thought about running a hillclimb comp over the winter in the Dandenongs ? would be a blast

You are KEEN, KEEN, KEEN to ride over all the terrain, road surfaces and road hazards on road bikes!!! Hope you didn't try to race the cars back down.....

Interesting to see the terrain you rode over! (Like rocky mountain tracks and grass.)

Where's the banking?

I can't believe this has had only 42 views! Maybe the lack of a sound-track? Did you actually run into that van about halfway down?

Great stuff! Loved the background music too.

Definitely worth adding to the bucket list 😂

I used to ride down Chapel Street everyday. Cars do that all the time. I mean, every trip. In that case he wanted to go around the tram, but often drivers suddenly veer into the cycle lane for no good reason. Sometimes I think they might do it to get a better view of the traffic ahead or something. Other times it is just poor lane discipline. I have stopped riding on Chapel Street. Now I go via the backstreets, much safer and quicker.

Great effort. I drove this road and was inspired to do it on the roadie.

No hrm?

1meter before the finish line the Ant+ connection drops out

I'm in this video at the start haha

Nice descent, that one :) I rode up Tourmalet twice, last year and the year before, both times up the west side then down the east side. Riding up the east side is on my todo-list.

I did a similar ride to that in 2010, and there was snow past the summit road intersection with Mt Donna Buang Rd. There were 14 of us in a group, and when we all cycled past the snow line and up the summit road, some of the pedestrian tourists up there started taking photos of us! :) (while secretly thinking "they're nuts", no doubt...)

Thats quite impressive!

esta quase sofrendo uma parada cardíaca por causa de um computador kkkkkkkk .

Love to have seen what his bpm was at the end

He was weaving BETWEEN two cars. Got what he deserved.

Damn bro... ouch.... set a new 20min or what

2 × Plastic bag of mashed potatoes with vegan mayo and cumin spice. 4× Chia seed gels. 3 vegan protien bars. Nuun electrolyte tabs in my water. I think it wad like 40$ of food Canadian for a 114 km ride. Worked great but little bit on the pricey side. Oh yah + 3 bananas lol

Lol, his mouth at the end.

Shane is a machine. You have to admire his grit and determination.