Distance cycled: 73.6km + 3km in tunnels. From Fujiyoshida to somewhere in Hwy 20
Average speed: 17.9Km/h
Moving Time: 4h07m
Elevation Ascended: 933m
Total Distance on Current trip: 442km
Distance until I have cycled the circumference of Earth: 11,849km
Money spent: $14
I left the hostel around midday not knowing which route to take in a northwesterly direction. I wanted to avoid taking the tunnels through the mountains as they are loud and scare the shit out of me. Thinking that I was on a road that would avoid such tunnels i found myself in one, and it was a lengthy one too at 2.5km. Yes, of course it means I avoid some insane climbs over the japan alps but I also miss out in the views, and today was especially gorgeous, near perfect weather conditions for cycling.
Popping out the other end of this long tunnel I was surprised to have found such an amazing downhill run towards the city of Kofu, winding down the mountainside with many hairpin turns and a big grin on my face.
However having entered in the city limits I wasn't able to enjoy the road as such because the traffic lights came back into play, reminiscent to the start/stop action of Tokyo.
Eventually I found myself out taking the old, picturesque and not so busy highway stopping off for delicious grapes along the way.
The last few days with the exception of my Mount Fuji experience I haven't really enjoyed cycling here in Japan but today changed things and I hope I continue to absorb the culture with a smile.
A beautiful morning to check out the lake view of mount Fuji.
The frightening tunnels.
Quick pit stop for grapes.
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