The Food! A large portion of the food at each aid station were fried items like croquettes and karaage. It was a bit indulgent and heavy to be served as snacks for a cycling event.
The Winds! No way to beat Mother Nature but those winds were fierce and made the ride back very challenging.
More Information, Please! The course maps for the 50KM and 100KM were not available until the day of the event. Additionally, the number of aid stations was different from described and information about the food available at each aid station was not disclosed ahead of time.