To dig new mountain bike trails in Japan is no easy task, ultimately requiring approval from the government. Ryo Hazuma has spent the better half of a decade earning respect and permission to build trails in the Minami Alps, intersecting mountain biking with heritage and culture across generations.

VIDEO: SOIL SEARCHING MOUNTAIN GUARDIAN

THE BEAUTIFUL SUMMARY VIDEO OF RYO HAZUMA’S SOIL SEARCHING TRAIL WORKS AT MINAMI ALPS JAPAN

To dig new mountain bike trails in Japan is no easy task, ultimately requiring approval from the government. Ryo Hazuma has spent the better half of a decade earning respect and permission to build trails in the Minami Alps, intersecting mountain biking with heritage and culture across generations.
Mr Ryo Hazuma in his usual working outfit and workspace.

To dig new mountain bike trails in Japan is no easy task, ultimately requiring approval from the government. Ryo Hazuma has spent the better half of a decade earning respect and permission to build trails in the Minami Alps, intersecting mountain biking with heritage and culture across generations.

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RELIVE THE MOMENT

The Soil Searching initiative is still running strong. It took the team a while to get the 2019 Minami Alps Japan project woven into a beautiful video. Check out this 6 and a half minute video for a grand summary of all the effort that was put in.

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