1st Niseko Hanazono Hill Climb August 9 2010, 10:58am via studio343.jp

Yesterday as part of the Kutchan Town festival and in association with the Japan Cycling Federation Kutchan hosted the 1st Niseko Hanazono Hill Climb.

The race was basically a 15 km “sprint” from Kutchan to Goshiki Onsen. I didn’t get to see the race set off from Kutchan because I was at the finish line hoping for a Team Niseko podium finish shot but the 343 team expanded for the event and Owain took a bunch of shots in Kutchan.

Great event ….. all the participants went for it !

and awesome to see to many cyclists together.

This panorama was shot after the race with most of the Team Niseko members.