People often say that winter is the off-season for cycling, but we have discovered cyclocross, a way to have the absolute best time even in the cold winter.
However, we felt it was a waste to use a cyclocross bike only for weekend races, so we would like to invite you on a ride using your cyclocross bike.
(The photo is an exaggeration, but I think it’s more fun if you go all out like this.)
On Saturday, February 6th, we depart from Circles at 12:00 PM.
(The meeting time has also changed due to a route change!)
Circles departure at 11:00 AM
Owari-Seto Station FamilyMart departure at 12:30 PM
That will be the schedule!
We will head through Owari-Seto Station, enter the mountains around Iwayado Park to fully enjoy the gravel, and make sure to return to Circles (definitely!) by 6:00 PM under our own power.
The distance is about 70 kilometers, with plenty of climbing. It’s a ride close to "pass hunting," leveraging the advantages of cyclocross: it’s more comfortable on pavement than an MTB, more fun on gravel than a road bike, and because the bike is light, you can just shoulder it and carry on even on unrideable paths.
(MTBs and road bikes are welcome, but as we will be riding on unpaved roads and over 40 kilometers of pavement, cyclocross bikes are recommended. We also recommend MTB-style clipless pedals or flat pedals. We plan to hold MTB and road-specific rides in the future, so keep an eye out!)
No reservations are needed. If you want to ride on the day, just show up at Circles.
If it rains, we will announce it on our social media channels. Riding in the rain is fun, too, but let’s save that for the rainy season.
For any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us in-store, via our social media, by email, or by phone.
Geeks, beginners, and of course, women—we look forward to seeing you there!
And one more event invitation.
We asked the manager to open Hedgehog Diner for a rare Saturday night.
Why not join us on February 6th, the same day as the ride, from 6:00 PM to watch the CX World Championships while enjoying a beer?
Since it will be a week later, I think it will be fun to chat and analyze the race as we watch.
Plus, the Tokai Cyclocross race is the following day. It might even serve as good mental training for the race.
We plan to finish by 8:00 PM, considering the early mornings of cyclocross racers.
It’s well known that french fries and beer are essential when watching races in Belgium, but I imagine many of you, like me, usually settle for potato chips and canned beer at home because of the hassle of deep-frying.
Let’s solve that problem with Hedgehog Diner’s famous fresh-fried potatoes. We’ll be serving the fluffy, skin-on variety.
They’re bite-sized and easy to overeat, but we’ve prepared three special dips for the occasion, so please come with your belt loosened.
We will have Sapporo Black Label and Nagoya’s Y.MARKET BREWING Smoke’n DARK on tap. Please enjoy them in a CHRIS KING pint glass.
We’ll also have baked goods specially made by Pine Fields Market to cleanse your palate. We expect to have a limited supply of slightly more sophisticated treats fitting for a night out.
We look forward to spending a weekend fully immersed in cyclocross with you all!