Epic Preview of an Epic Cycling Adventure with Andy and Nigel

Panasonic LX100 at an effective 44mm — 1/125 sec, f/2.6, ISO 1250 —
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Epic River Forging

the waterfall is from the road to where the road's been washed out

They said “Road Closed”, but no road is closed on an epic day of epic cycling done epically.

I wasn't originally planning to cycle today, but a hastily arranged plan
for a short ride to attempt the most-heinous Momoi Pass
(east) while riding
clipped in without falling or otherwise stopping.

But in the end no only did I conquer that personal goal, I went on to have
the most epic cycling adventure with Andy Clark and Nigel Randell.

The ride was only 100km (62mi) long, with only 1,841m (6,040') of elevation
gain, but it was epic and I'm too exhausted this evening to write about it
properly. So, for now, just a few highlights...

Panasonic LX100 at an effective 38mm — 1/200 sec, f/2.4, ISO 200 —
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Epic Friendship

lion sheds a tear of happiness to witness such friendship









Panasonic LX100 at an effective 28mm — 1/80 sec, f/2.1, ISO 1250 —
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Epic Selfie

look what impact with a Canyon did to those cars

( and apparently Andy's face )








Panasonic LX100 at an effective 34mm — 1/320 sec, f/2.3, ISO 200 —
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Epic Gravel

We were so close to turning around, but we forged on, to be rewarded with...

Panasonic LX100 at an effective 24mm — 1/640 sec, f/1.7, ISO 200 —
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Epic Elevation

at least for Kyoto; 888m elevation

Minetoko Pass (峰床峠)








Panasonic LX100 at an effective 38mm — 1/80 sec, f/13, ISO 640 —
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Epic Views

during/after a rain

1:48 PM (from start: 4h 43m / 47 km / 29.5 miles)








Panasonic LX100 at an effective 30mm — 1/125 sec, f/4, ISO 200 —
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Panasonic LX100 at an effective 24mm — 1/125 sec, f/2.5, ISO 200 —
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Epic Barriers

it was either this or retrace hours' worth of ride








Panasonic LX100 at an effective 24mm — 1/40 sec, f/11, ISO 1600 —
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Very Epic Socks

“Do Epic Stuff”








Panasonic LX100 at an effective 24mm — 1/60 sec, f/1.7, ISO 1250 —
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Epic Hospitality

we were freezing; she opened the restaurant for us and fed us hot food

Iroha Cafe (いろはカフェ)








Panasonic LX100 at an effective 24mm — 1/80 sec, f/1.7, ISO 200 —
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Epic Washed-Out Road

this is the area before it starts to get bad

We forged a river for a while, until we got to a spot where the road
still actually existed under the water, then could more or less ride again,
though the water hid some nasty surprises like open drains just waiting to
suck us in. I was most worried about falling and getting the camera wet,
but we made it.

Panasonic LX100 at an effective 46mm — 1/100 sec, f/2.6, ISO 1250 —
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Epic Riding

back on the road, so to speak








Panasonic LX100 at an effective 24mm — 1/25 sec, f/1.7, ISO 3200 —
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Epic Tunnel Dash

we could go around, but didn't want to take the time








Panasonic LX100 at an effective 24mm — 1/200 sec, f/1.7, ISO 200 —
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Epic Curves

taken while cycling at 38 kph (24 mph)









Panasonic LX100 at an effective 24mm — 1/125 sec, f/1.7, ISO 1250 —
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Epic... Uh.... (never mind)

photo by Andy Clark

now I know what happens when I give my camera to Andy

To be continued...