karuizawa training camp day 2

Second day of riding in Karuizawa. 530 today is cloudy, which means it's warmer, a balmy 4℃, and takes longer to come light.

Today's course was plotted by Ludwig I asked for 2 h, 50－60km, and got just that.

I was expecting the old national road R18 to be a climb, so was surprised to be descending all the way to the bottom of the climb up to the onsen. A nice winding road, I took care descending as dawn came around slowly. No cars at all but a startled deer to test the brakes for.

The climb to the onsen gets pretty as you move up the valley. Becoming narrower. Steeper. More winding. Beatiful autumn colours that could only be improved by a bit of sunshine.

Back up the old R18. A nice climb. Not too steep. Easy to push a good gear. Still no cars except for a couple of boy racers.

Back before breakfast. Last night's pizza. And another family day out...

Sunday's asaren: old route 18 ~ onsen return (50 km, 945 m climbing)