Riding through Manhattan on a Brompton. Just imagining it makes me smile. After all, I’ll be riding my Brompton through places like Soho and Central Park, making it a truly rosy Manhattan experience. I’ve bought a few guidebooks like ‘100 Things to Do in Manhattan,’ and I even got a new denim jacket. I’ve also downloaded some Netflix shows on my iPad to watch on the plane. I’m all set and ready to go. One day, I suddenly realized something. By the way, how will this Brompton be transported overseas? Within the country, as long as it’s in a bike bag, it can be safely transported. However, when I Googled ‘Brompton overseas transport,’ I fou […]

Reflecting on 2023, as the year draws to a close, how has it been for all of you? It’s likely that riders from around the world have cycled through various locations this year. To wrap up the year, the Global Ride editorial team is bringing you a photo album from three international events: ‘BIKE NEW YORK (FIVE BORO BIKE TOUR)’ in New York City, ‘PORT DOUGLAS GRAN FOND FESTIVAL’ in Port Douglas, and ‘HONOLULU CENTURY RIDE’ in Honolulu. Enjoy the exclusive shots captured by our editorial team, different from the official photos!

*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 […]