From Rumble to Clarity: Hunt Hub Sound Test & Zoom H1n Audio Tweaks
In this blog post, I recount my thrilling cycling journey from Machida to Hachioji, continuing into the Tokyo mountains. This route, courtesy of Half Fast Cycling, offered stunning scenery and challenging climbs.
The Route
Route Breakdown:
- Began with my regular route from Machida to Hachioji
- Climbed to Family Mart Convini Konakano (200m elevation)
- Continued uphill, grateful for the extra water bottle holder due to fewer vending machines in the mountains
- Total elevation gain was high but manageable, with a max gradient of 9%
- Enjoyed cooler temperatures and scenic views thanks to the mountain trees and rivers
Key Points:
- Started the video at Hinohara Tokyo Citizens' Forest (992m)
- Short climb to Tokyo’s highest road point at 1151m
- Fast, uninterrupted descent to Lake Okutama, reaching 65.3 km/h
- Continued downhill to Fussa with excellent speed opportunities
Technical Details:
- Watts, KM/k, and mph shown as 3-second averages
- Tunnels briefly affected GPS data
- Climb power: max 498W, average 140W
Notable Waypoints:
- Hinohara Tokyo Citizens' Forest – 69.6 km, 992 m
- Viewpoint – 71.6 km, 1112 m
- Lake Okutama – 86.4 km, 520 m
- Mito Bridge
- Miyama Bridge
- Food stop
- Convenience store lunch – 103.2 km, 299 m
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This was my first 100-mile ride and an incredible experience. If you follow this route from Strava, I recommend riding it clockwise as I did.
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Used for capturing on-bike ambient audio in this ride.
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