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I was unable to find a way South out of Hitoyoshi that was safe for cycling.  Route 267 has a 4.5km long tunnel section that is very narrow with no pedestrian or bicycle access.  Route 221 was too far out of our way and also…

This day was the longest and easily the best cycling leg of the tour.  A short jump through suburban streets gives way to once again riding farm roads through crops of rice ready for the harvest and being harvested.  Reaching the Kumagawa River we turned…

From probably the hardest day of cycling of this tour to possibly the easiest.  After all, what goes up, must come down.  Leaving Unzen to the East involves a short climb, but after that, it is freewheeling all the way to the coast.  The 10km…

On paper this day looked to be the toughest day of cycling and it certainly proved to be the case.  The climb out of Nagasaki wasn't as onerous as expected but it was the coolest day so far with light rain.  The combination had us…

The first part of this ride is sensational.  After a short climb out of Hasami you roll down into the next valley through ripe fields of rice with their beautiful aroma.  After passing Haiki you come off the main road and down by Omura Bay…