Niseko Classic 140km Race Peloton leaving Hirafu

Local Luminaries on Fire

Last weekend Niseko was blessed with amazing weather which set the stage perfectly for the inaugural Niseko Classic road cycling race. Here are some shots of a few of the crowd favourites 🙂

Niseko Classic 140km Race Peloton leaving Hirafu

Niseko Classic 140km Race Peloton leaving Hirafu

Local Luminary #1 - Shigeru. Blue Steel.

Local Luminary #1 – Shigeru. Blue Steel.

Local Luminary #1 - Shigeru. Chakka Bro.

Local Luminary #1 – Shigeru. Chakka Bro.

Local Luminary #2 - Ash. 'The crowd goes wild"

Local Luminary #2 – Ash. ‘The crowd goes wild”

Local Luminary #2 - Ash. Coasting over the finish line.

Local Luminary #2 – Ash. Coasting over the finish line.

Local Luminary #3 - Ken. On fire.

Local Luminary #3 – Ken. On fire.

Local Luminary #3 Ken - "Catch me if you can."

Local Luminary #3 Ken – “Catch me if you can.”

Even if you aren’t into cycling we hope you enjoy this short scenic video produced over the last 3 months as we followed our local cycling luminaries while they battle the elements banking km’s in the pursuit of mega cycling fitness. Niseko….what a backdrop!

Local Luminary #1 - Shigeru. Blue Steel.
Local Luminary #1 – Shigeru. Blue Steel.
Local Luminary #1 - Shigeru. Chakka Bro.
Local Luminary #1 – Shigeru. Chakka Bro.
Local Luminary #2 - Ash. 'The crowd goes wild"
Local Luminary #2 – Ash. ‘The crowd goes wild”
Local Luminary #2 - Ash. Coasting over the finish line.
Local Luminary #2 – Ash. Coasting over the finish line.
Local Luminary #3 - Ken. On fire.
Local Luminary #3 – Ken. On fire.
Local Luminary #3 Ken - "Catch me if you can."
Local Luminary #3 Ken – “Catch me if you can.”