Mt.Norikura Hill Climb [Take bicycle by car][Stay in tree house + BBQ Dinner]

Mt.Norikura Echo line hill climb.

This time we are gonna cycle up Mt.Norikura. The Echo line is a 20km hill climb offering mesmerizing scenery along the way. Although the climb is tough, you will be rewarded with the experience of climbing japans highest paved road.
We will take our bikes in rental car and park near the visitor center.
Stay in this cozy tree house with BBQ dinner and breakfast Included.
Details below.

Expenses:
Group Join Fee: ￥1000 (Only for first time participants in this group) Free from second time.
Stay | ￥10,000 (Breakfast + Dinner Included)
Car | ￥10,000 (Gas + Toll + rental fee)

RSVP closes 14 days before the event.
Free cancellation as long as we get 5 people for this event, in which case RSVP will be extended.

Start/End : Norikura kogen visitor center
Distance: 21km
Climb Time : Approx.. 3hours
Elev Gain: 1250m
Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/2731704569706666526

Day 1 - July 22 - Sightseeing in matsumoto.
08:00 | Meetup at Shinjuku Station (Opposite to L-Breath store)
08:30 | Load our bikes and leave Tokyo.
| Optional activities depending on weather. Grape picking, Suwa | lake cycling or Utsukushigahara casual hiking.
17:00 | Check-in at Hotel
18:00 | BBQ dinner at tree house terrace

Day 2 - July 23 - Mt.Norikura Hill Climb
07:00 | Breakfast at hotel
08:00 | Check-out
09:00 | Reach visitor center
09:30 | Setup bikes and start hill climb
12:00 | Reach summit
15:00 | Back to visitor center
21:00 | Back in Tokyo

Transport:
We will rent a Nissan NV350 caravan with the rear seats removed. This gives enough space to keep all our bikes without removing the wheels and also has seats for 5 people in total.

Stay:
I have booked a nice tree house lodge in Norikura Kogen.
3 person room x 1
2 person room x 1
BBQ dinner & Breakfast included.
Guest Lodge Bon

Links:
Norikura hill climb - Japanese English

Please RSVP as early as possible so we can discuss about the schedule.

Things to Note:

• Cancelled in case of rain.
• This is a intermediate to advanced event.
• Previous hill climb experience is preferred.
• Read the schedule carefully to avoid any miscommunication.
• Rental bike is not offered for this event
• Front, Tail lights & helmets are a must bring.