*TOP Photo / The Tour de France Uses One-Lane D Roads (Equivalent to Prefectural Roads in Japan) © A.S.O. Pauline Ballet The Tour de France, which takes 23 days to circle around France in the middle of summer, gained attention in Japan after being featured in the documentary program ‘NHK Special’ in 1985. Riders race across the harsh Alps and Pyrenees, striving for the single yellow jersey, the Maillot Jaune. Like the Hakone Ekiden, there are both good and bad sections, which creates drama. Naturally, it captivated the hearts of Japanese sports fans and had such an impact that it sparked a road bike boom in Japan. I am the writer in charge of this article, and I have been reporti […]

As the new year began, Global Ride’s Instagram was filled with New Year ride videos—not only from Japan, but also from riders living in Australia, the United States, Taiwan, Singapore, and beyond. Seeing those fresh first rides of the year from all over the world really reminded us that the riding season has kicked off globally. Speaking of the world—true to its name, Global Ride will be sharing even more fun ride experiences from around the globe starting this year. Our first news of the year introduces a selection of fun ride events that the Global Ride editorial team is keeping a close eye on and will be covering on location.If any of them catch your interest, feel free to get in touch wi […]

Hello. Following the HONOLULU CENTURY RIDE 2023, we are pleased to present the second edition of the “INFOGRAPHIC(*) GUIDE.”*INFOGRAPHIC – A means of conveying information using illustration This time, we’ll be discussing the upcoming “BIKE NEW YORK,” scheduled for May 5th this year (Sunday). This event is known as the largest cycling event in the Northern Hemisphere, held in New York City, USA. Officially named the “TD FIVE BORO BIKE TOUR” (with “TD” representing the main sponsor, TD Bank), it involves cycling through the five boroughs of New York City and is eagerly anticipated by riders from across the United States. The inaugural even […]