I headed to New York with my Brompton in tow.However, I had some trepidation about cycling in NY. After all, New York is a pioneering city in cycling, known for its messenger culture. Unlike Japan, cycling on the road is strictly enforced. Additionally, bikes follow the opposite rule of riding on the left side. I had ridden a road bike in Hawaii before, but this is New York, the greatest city in the world. It would be strange not to feel a bit nervous. This time, accompanying me to New York are Karen-chan, the runner and cyclist Karen Maruyama, and a friend who was a renowned cyclist during his university days. Originally, Osamu Suzuki was supposed to be part of this group as well, but for s […]

Everyone has a place they dream of visiting. For me, that place has always been New York. It’s the city where Andy Warhol and Lou Reed lived, where John Lennon was tragically shot, where breakdancing was born, and where countless films have been set. In that very city, there’s a long-distance cycling event: the Five Boro Bike Tour, commonly known as Bike New York. The course spans 64 kilometers, taking riders from Manhattan through the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and finally to Staten Island. With traffic restricted, the streets are cleared of cars. The tickets sell out instantly, and with over 30,000 participants, it’s the largest cycling event in the Northern Hemisphere. Jus […]

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 […]