Today was simply magnificent: stunning weather, delightful companions, fantastic bikes and serious gutsing of ourselves. Bromptons ruled the day and it was the common connection between us. Mechanicals slowed down our start, but also opened new doors. Following a slowdown caused by a flat, we got to eat at Hugsy Doughnut and then later rode on for pies, cakes and cuppas at Punk Doily. Related posts: Tour de Kagoshima-Kyoto Day 4: Kurokawa to Beppu Golden Girl Bloody Beauty! Back on the Bike! Tour de Kagoshima-Kyoto Day 8: Wakayama to Koyasan Tower of Strength on an Icy Morning Get it Over…