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"Bicycles make the world a more fun place to live.
This is a web media that disseminates global riding life.
Located in Ibaraki prefecture, starting from Tsuchiura at the western side of Japan’s second biggest lake Kasumigaura, lies a cycling course that will take you along 125km of beautiful scenery and well maintained path. Bring your own bicycle (1hr 16min from Tokyo station on the Ueno-Tokyo / Joban line) or rent from the conveniently located Le Cyc which offers a wide range of bicycles and gear. The station itself is quite bike friendly with ‘Ring Ring Square” which includes showers; lockers; changing rooms; and parking. For this ride we’ll take the shorter version: 90km (by crossing the bridge and cutting across the lake, instead of fowling around at the top). There are plenty of places to ta […]
Table of Contents １. The second day’s “Old Tsukuba Railway Course” is a nostalgic ride like a summer vacation in the countryside. ２. Abandoned railway tracks have been turned into a bike path. A rare course that does not run “side by side” with a roadway or sidewalk. ３. Healing in the shade of natural trees at a rest spot that retains the look of the platform. ４. Castle ruins, ranch, popsicles, ideal summer vacation! ５. The landmark is Mount Tsukuba, one of Japan’s 100 most famous mountains. Simple single track is safe even for beginner riders. ６. Excellent perko noodles served in a Showa-style diner in Makabe. ７. Heading home while admiring the abundance […]
Table of Contents １. Isn’t it time to start planning your outdoor rides? ２. Enjoy the feeling of traveling in 45 minutes from Ueno Station! We recommend the Ring Ring Road. ３. What is Ring Ring Road anyway? First, a brief review. ４. The first day was a long-distance ride of 110 km, “Around Lake Kasumigaura!” ５. Lake Kasumigaura comes into view! ６. Tour of the Zero fighter model at the Yokaren Peace Memorial Museum. ７. Riding between lotus root fields ８. Overlooking Lake Kasumigaura at Osukazu Agricultural Village Park ９. Recharge your stamina with the Unaju Burger 10. Stopover at the old town “Sawara” 11. The second half of the ride runs alongside the waterfront 12. L […]