Husqvarna's Racing Team Rider Glenn Kearney left today for the Japan National Cross-Country (JNCC) following an invitation from the organiser.
The JNCC race is the last race of the championship and popular with riders due the 3 hour Cross-Country style like the GNCC in America. Both series have a cooperation and many riders from the GNCC are participating in this race.
This year's race is located in the Chubu-Sangaku National Park, near Honshu. The organisers are using the Jiigatake skiing area for an interesting 7 km loop. Over 500 starters will tackle the difficult track on Sunday.
"I am looking forward to a racing holiday in Japan with my wife Krystle, to finish off what has been an excellent year of racing with the PFG Husqvarna team. " Kearney stated before leaving for Japan.
"After the AORC season, the recent ISDE in Germany and the A4DE in Warragul things have been quite hectic with a lot of travel, so after this race in Japan I look forward to a few days of relaxing and experiencing the Japanese culture. Krystle and I both love sushi so we plan on getting our fair share of the Japanese speciality.
"The race is the final round of the Japanese National Cross-Country, 3 hour endurance events is a format I really enjoy. Masami Hoshino the promoter of the JNCC contacted me in regard to racing this event, so with his help and big support from Husqvarna Japan we have got a program together that will hopefully see Husqvarna on the top step of the podium." he explained.
"The race is held in a ski resort, and with most of the information in Japanese I don't know what exactly to expect, I am thinking the course will be quite steep and rocky and not to mention cold, as the Japanese snow season is fast approaching." Kearney continued.
"Whatever the conditions I am sure we will be competitive with the top Japanese riders." he concluded.
Top Image: Kearney will be heading into the unknown when he lines up for the final round of JNCC
Credit: Aaryn Minerds
