5 am start

Two 5 am starts in a row. I love asaren. Being on the road when everyone else is still in bed is a great feeling. Get back nice and early and you can still put in that all important family time!

2 bananas in the pockets. 2 bottles on the bike. Go!

It's still quite chilly in the morning at this time of year. Arm warmers and leg warmers are necessary. I'm enjoying the feel of my new Assos shorts too. Great pad and great fit.

2 and half hours at high end tempo pace. Still got the tailend of a cold so don't want to push too hard. A day on the beers also takes it's toll!

Back by 7:30. Shower. Breakfast. And out for the day... hiking? the park? the beach? the onsen? so many options....

Saturday's asaren:

coast road Teradomari return (82 km, 250 m climbing, 33 kmph)