Mont Tsukuba via Tsukuba Mich Road

Mont Tsukuba can be cycled from 6 sides. Tsukuba San from Obata is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Tsukuba San from Usui, Mont Tsukuba via Tsukuba Mich Road, Tsukuba San from Numata, Tsukuba San via Tsukioka-Makabe Line & Tsukuba San from Makabecho Furushiro.

Mont Tsukuba via Tsukuba Mich Road is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Mont Tsukuba via Tsukuba Mich Road is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Mont Tsukuba via Tsukuba Mich Road is 7.5 km long.

The average gradient of Mont Tsukuba via Tsukuba Mich Road is 7%.

Mont Tsukuba via Tsukuba Mich Road has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 18.7%.

The summit of Mont Tsukuba via Tsukuba Mich Road is at 531 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:04:02 to climb Mont Tsukuba via Tsukuba Mich Road. At 11 km/h the time is 00:40:45, and at 15 km/h 00:29:53. For the fastest cyclists, 00:23:35 is an achievable time.

Mont Tsukuba via Tsukuba Mich Road is located in the region in Japan.