SBK Japan

04 Nov 2008

Well, that's it. Enough already, so back to Tokyo today.

I've had my fill of twisty roads. Trying to chase Craig, Gerard and Mic yesterday has finally done my wrists in, so took the tollways all the way back. The Joshinetsu Hwy. actually has quite nice scenery, with some very rugged mountains. I think it's the first time I've done it in daylight!

This trip started with a night at Ide-san's home and a campout with the gang, so I think it's kind of neat that it ends the same way.

Anyway, this completes my lap of Japan. 13,500 km in 50 days, which works out to an average of 11.25 km/h. Hmm ... not quite enough to put Rossi to shame, but actually not a bad lap. Guess I could have done better if I'd bought those loud pipes. Or with a decent pit crew, but instead of 15 second pit stops, I ended up with more like 15 hour pit stops.

To borrow Craig's words, trip of a lifetime!

The aftermath: Dinner and booze at the Zest Cantina in Ebisu, with a bunch of very nice hooligans.

Thanks for all the support and encouragement, guys. You've been a great audience!

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