MANY of Hokkaido’s ski areas are converted into biking venues in the summer with Hirafu being a popular destination for Downhill racing. Why not join a club, and shred the hills with Hokkaido mountain bikers.
The guys at www.doride.org organise regular Downhill events across Hokkaido and are always happy to see new faces. If you want to join them in Hirafu, but don’t have a bike, just rent a MTB at one of the local bike rental stores.