A 125 km flat loop within day-trip distance from Tokyo. Kasumigaura is built for TT and long endurance rides; the adjacent Tsukuba Kasumigaura Rinrin Road is a dedicated cycling path that's perfect for cruising or cherry blossom season.
Race report from the 40th Miyakojima Triathlon. Official time 8:45:09, 101st overall. Covers a chaotic swim, a leaky bottle on the bike, muscle endurance fading in the back half of the run, and the full nutrition breakdown.
A refit at Sun Merit Bike Fit Studio in Yokohama — saddle dropped 23 mm, position pushed forward, rearward cleat placement added. Results after a 180 km ride.