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Introducing a How-To Video on Traffic Rules for foreign cyclists who are interested in cycling in Japan. In Ehime Prefecture, which hosts the largest cycling event in Japan called “Cycling Shimanami,” they promote bicycle tourism and provide an introduction to basic rules of cycling such as traffic regulations and riding on the left side of the road in English. They also explain exceptions where cycling on sidewalks is allowed and provide important points to note in such cases. Additionally, they provide clear explanations of prohibited behaviors. Please take a look at the video for more information.*Note: While basic bicycle traffic rules are generally the same nationwide, some […]
Mr. Kurimura, the event director of Japan’s largest international cycling road race “Tour of Japan,” participated in the “Mele of Bicycling”! Here is Mr. Kurimura’s report on his participation.*The event is currently closed.*This article is a reprint of May 2021 article. Participation report by Osamu Kurimura I participated in Mele of Bicycling, a new type of online event organized and managed by Global Ride Events! This online ride event is a new style of online ride event that was created after the Haleiwa Metric Century Ride, a real ride event held every April on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, was cancelled due to the Corona Disaster. I immediately pe […]
Golden Week is the perfect season for riding, as it should be said. A state of emergency has been declared, forcing many events to be canceled, but the Mele of Bicycling, run by the Global Ride office, is an online event that you can still participate in. Participants who complete the event, which is based on the keyword “Feel Hawaii,” will receive a wonderful souvenir from Hawaii. In addition, there are partnerships with stores that offer special services to participating riders as Special Aids. The plan is to have Hawaiian food during the aid stations and ride the whole day in the Hawaiian spirit. The Global Ride editorial staff also took on the challenge as a participant to re […]
Table of Contents 1. Review of Oku-Nikko once again 2. Ride begins at Tobu Nikko Station 3. First, visit the Nikko Toshogu Shrine, a staple of Nikko. 4. Lightly refuel before today’s main course. 5. Iroha slope Ride, start! 6. Through the tunnel, the goal! & Lake Chuzenji, the beginning of Oku-Nikko 7. Start of Chapter 2, Oku-Nikko Ride 8. Beyond the closed gates, a bike path like something out of a movie! 9. Arrive at Senjugahama Beach, on the other side of Lake Chuzenji! 10. Bonus: The way home is also spectacular. 11. summary ・Nikko & Oku-Nikko Cycling, with its sights and varied ups and downs ・I’m not half as excited about the fall foliage as I should be! ・A sense of […]
Table of Contents 1. The second day’s “Old Tsukuba Railway Course” is a nostalgic ride like a summer vacation in the countryside. 2. Abandoned railway tracks have been turned into a bike path. A rare course that does not run “side by side” with a roadway or sidewalk. 3. Healing in the shade of natural trees at a rest spot that retains the look of the platform. 4. Castle ruins, ranch, popsicles, ideal summer vacation! 5. The landmark is Mount Tsukuba, one of Japan’s 100 most famous mountains. Simple single track is safe even for beginner riders. 6. Excellent perko noodles served in a Showa-style diner in Makabe. 7. Heading home while admiring the abundance […]
Table of Contents 1. Isn’t it time to start planning your outdoor rides? 2. Enjoy the feeling of traveling in 45 minutes from Ueno Station! We recommend the Ring Ring Road. 3. What is Ring Ring Road anyway? First, a brief review. 4. The first day was a long-distance ride of 110 km, “Around Lake Kasumigaura!” 5. Lake Kasumigaura comes into view! 6. Tour of the Zero fighter model at the Yokaren Peace Memorial Museum. 7. Riding between lotus root fields 8. Overlooking Lake Kasumigaura at Osukazu Agricultural Village Park 9. Recharge your stamina with the Unaju Burger 10. Stopover at the old town “Sawara” 11. The second half of the ride runs alongside the waterfront 12. L […]
The Second installment of a Brisbane travelogue by popular bicycle youtuber, Kenta-san.Kenta-san participated in B2CG 2019, and his video from Brisbane is now available.This time it’s finally the day of B2GC!Roadie’s ideal world (?) Click here to watch the video of the B2GC! *This article is a reprint of November 2019 article.
The first installment of a Brisbane travelogue by popular bicycle youtuber, Kenta-san.Kenta-san participated in B2CG 2019, and his video from Brisbane is now available.This time, we’ll show you everything from visiting local bike stores to checking into a hotel. *This article is a reprint of October 2019 article.
The fourth installment of the New York City travelogue by popular bicycle youtuber, Kenta-san.Kenta-san participated in Bike New York 2019, and his video from New York City is now available.This 4th installment is finally the day of Bike New York!Here’s a video of this exceptional event, where the streets of Manhattan are closed to traffic! *This article is a reprint of a June 2019 article.
The third installment of the New York City travelogue by popular bicycle youtuber, Kenta-san.Kenta-san participated in Bike New York 2019, and his video from New York City is now available.This time it’s at the Bike New York EXPO, which takes place the day before the event.Kenta-san came to the JAPAN booth to pick up his bib, and there were many goods of interest to Kenta-san for sale at the EXPO. *This article is a reprint of a June 2019 article. Click here to view the video.