Grab a bike and get into some last minute training, Niseko Cycle Week is almost upon us again!

Now's the time to start sweetening up the boss for some time off, time to start getting up pre-dawn for secret training rides, and making up for eleven indulgent months in preparation for one of the year's biggest events - the weeklong celebration of all things Niseko and bicycle-related that's simply known round here as Cycle Week.

For those of you who don't know it, NCW is as light-hearted as it is deadly earnest and it kicks off this year on Spetember 10. The serious cyclists among us get veeeery serious while the rest of us bumble around giggling at our own ineptitude. But we still get out there and turn up for some of the fun events that range from long, timed road rides thru Bike-To-Work and social events, to MTB huckarounds. It really doesn't matter what you get involved in - so long as you're involved somehow.

This year will also see Hokkaido's biggest pro cycling race roll into Niseko as the Tour de Hokkaido visits town on September 18. If you haven't experienced the power of 200+ pro riders at race pace then definitely make sure you check this out. They truly motor!

Soooo. Do what you feel you must: train, or moan about your lack thereof, but get yourself registered for this year's Niseko Cycle Week. They'll also be looking for volunteers soon, and for any generous local companies it's a  great way to get your company name out in front of people! Check it out at: www.nisekocycleweek.com