September 28 (Sun), 6:15 a.m. / Temperature about 25 °C This year, the Honolulu Century Ride started at sunrise as always.From start to finish, it was a ride under summer-like sunny skies, and the brilliance of the sea and the sky felt like the ultimate gift. Many riders paused again and again to take photos.The newly added Hanauma Bay route, which returned this year, offered breathtaking coastal views that truly evoke “the great nature of Hawaiʻi.”With riders’ radiant smiles, cheers, and sighs, we present the full panorama of HCR 2025 in this photo album. First, enjoy Part 1, covering the first half (up to 40 km) of the 80 km outward leg, showcasing the “Ike nani / ʻIke Nani” (Hawaiian for […]

*TOP Photo: Col d’Aubisque in the Pyrenees From the field covering the Tour de France, which circles around France in 23 days of mid-summer:The race results saw Tadej Pogačar (Slovenia/UAE Team Emirates) clinch a decisive overall victory. Now, in the final installment of this three-part series, we will introduce courses that you should definitely ride when visiting from Japan. The Alps section is for intermediate cyclists, but beginners can also enjoy it with a rental car. The Pyrenees edition features a challenging loop for advanced cyclists. Table of Contents 1. Alps Edition: The Ultimate Tour de France Stage, Alpe d’Huez. Time yourself and get a certificate from the tourist of […]

“BIKE TALK” – Queensland, Australia Edition -, an online talk event organized by Global Ride, was held.　Paul Summers, Director of Tourism Queensland Japan, was our guest and spoke about the state of cycling in Queensland, Australia, and some of the major ride events. The talk will be facilitated by Taro Shirato (sports navigator and representative of Athlonia), a triathlete and frequent visitor to Queensland himself. Please take a look.