Aloha!The entry for this year’s Honolulu Century Ride has begun.The exhilaration of cycling in Hawaii is…Such a special experience that even after nine months, it hasn’t faded.After participating just once, I can understand how regular riders feel.This sense of freedom and accomplishment is addictive!What kind of scenery will we see this year? 🌈Let’s look back at last year’s event through photos. Table of Contents １. September 24th, 2023 At the Entry Venue２. September 25th, 2023 On the Day of the Event １. September 24th, 2023 At the Entry Venue ２. September 25th, 2023 On the Day of the Event What kind of ride awaits us this year?Let’s meet at the Honolulu Centur […]

As 2025 is gradually drawing to a close, what kind of year has it been for you?When it comes to riding, although temperatures heading into winter dropped more gently than usual, the summer was relentlessly hot, and many of you may have found fewer opportunities to ride. To get through Japan’s hot and humid summers, early-morning rides may be the key. The vibrant early-morning community rides I encountered in Australia felt like exactly the kind of cycling culture that could truly take root in Japan. Now, to round out the year once again, we are pleased to present a photo album highlighting fan ride events from overseas. From the United States, we feature the HONOLULU CENTURY RIDE in Honolulu […]

This series presents Honolulu ride trip notes from riders participating in the Honolulu Century Ride 2025.In this fourth installment, we feature Daisaku Kawase, Communication Director of Global Ride and a television producer, who is taking part in the Honolulu Century Ride (HCR) for the third time. With extensive experience in ride events across Japan, Kawase prefers to travel with his own bike whenever possible, relishing the freedom of exploring destinations by pedaling through them. He delights in local cuisine just as much as riding, seeking out great neighborhood spots along the way. On race day, his approach to HCR feels less like a competition and more like an extension of a cycling j […]