Cycling and Mountain Biking in Niseko

Present and Future Cycling Destination

Ask any of the local bike-mad enthusiasts and they talk about Niseko as being primed to become a future endurance training destination like Boulder, Colorado, or a mountain biking Mecca like Whistler, Canada, where the summer MTB scene rivals the winter ski scene.

Wide Roads and Extensive Trail Network

The roads around Niseko are immaculately maintained with super smooth asphalt and extra wide lanes. Traffic volumes are very light and the gently undulating countryside suits both beginners and more advanced riders. Drivers are polite and drive slowly – you’re more likely to get a friendly thumbs-up from a driver than a ‘get off the road’ toot of the horn.

While Mt Annupuri provides an extraordinary range of terrain for skiers and snowboarders in winter, fast forward to summer and you can understand why the local mountain biking fraternity is so excited.

Check out the Niseko Cycle Week website using the link on the right.