On the morning of September 27—the day before the 2025 Honolulu Century Ride—Ala Moana Park lay beneath a beautifully clear blue sky and gentle sunlight. But instead of cyclists astride their bikes, it was dignified figures mounted on splendid horses who waited on the park’s lawn. The horses, like the people gathered around them, were adorned with flowers in a riot of colors. At 9:00 a.m., the perfectly synchronized drums of a marching band echoed through the air, drawing cheers from the assembled crowd. This was the Floral Parade, an event that began in 1946 and marked its 77th edition in 2025. Celebrating Hawaiian culture, fostering its transmission to younger generations, and sharing its […]

Cyclist Ayaka, who lives in Brisbane, together with her partner Yoshi, will share the charm of the city and the “Brisbane Cycling Festival” from a local cyclist’s perspective. In this first part, we will report on cycling along the Brisbane River and the Cycle Expo. Table of Contents 1. The Sunshine State: Brisbane2. Access from Japan to Brisbane3. Enjoy Cycling on the Water with the Riverwalk4. The Cycle Expo Comes to Brisbane! 1. The Sunshine State: Brisbane Brisbane, the third-largest city in Australia after Sydney and Melbourne, is located in Queensland, which is known as the “Sunshine State” due to its high number of sunny days.This favorable weather condit […]

TOP: Cheering in a Polka Dot Shirt Received from the Advertising Caravan Team ©A.S.O. Charly Lopez Reporting from the Tour de France, which takes 23 days to circle around France in the middle of summer. In the second part of this three-part column series, I will introduce how European cyclists actually enjoy the Tour de France. Table of Contents 1. A Ride Alongside Watching the Real Thing!?2. Points for Safe Riding: Prefectural Road D and National Road N3. France’s Famous ‘Rond-Point’ 1. A Ride Alongside Watching the Real Thing!? When local cyclists want to enjoy cycling while watching the Tour de France, the most effective method is to load their bicycles onto a car and ap […]