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Naka-Ota loop
Ibaraki prefecture, Japan
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Dean Karlen

Road touring

Ambassador
42 mi.
2,102 ft.

This route provides a variety of terrain and views. It has long sections on a very flat bike path, a nice climb followed by a fast descent, and several water crossings. There is little to no traffic on most of the route, and the entire ride is on pavement, apart from very short sections (10 m) of basic gravel.

NOTE: the photos were taken in February, so they aren't as bright and colorful as you will see later in Spring/Summer/Fall.

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