Grand Hirafu Bike Challenge, 4&5 July 2009 July 3 2009, 1:49pm via nisekotourism.com

Head to Grand Hirafu for the annual Grand Hirafu Bike Challenge (GHBC) on 4 & 5 July. Saturday is the practice day and lifts open from 9.30am. Sunday is the race day and lifts are open from 9.30am and the race begins at 11.30am. See Niseko MTB website for more information.