You probably have heard of Nagano, where the winter
Olympic XVIII took place in 1998. Nagano is indeed
a suitable place for many type of sports.
During this season more 1000 people visit Otaki, a small village in Nagano,
to join a 42 km, 100 km or 120 km (professional) mountain bike race.
Some also join a short marathon of 20 km or 42 km the following day.
The race is conducted twice a year, in late spring and autumn,
in May and September.
Rough path and some dangerous ones, overlooking the cliff.
Don't worry, there is an ambulance and even a helicopter standby
for those who got injured.... but of course, it is better not to.
A group of bikers were taking a short break.
The view of Ontake Mountain
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Ontake) is breathtaking.
For those who loves mountain, why not visit Ontake Mountain,
and walk on the second highest mountain in Japan.
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