【RAL】 is a concept brand born from the fusion of diverse activities, all rooted in "camp & ride."
With riding serving as our standard for life, this momentum—born from our desire to live fully—will continue to spin forward as a place for you to encounter things and experiences that you’ll want to embrace in your daily life.
Under the banner of RAL COMMUNE, we are preparing a series of upcoming events designed to offer you a rich lifestyle that transcends the boundaries of cycling alone.
And so, we are excited to host the first RAL COMMUNE on Saturday, October 10th. For this inaugural event, we have prepared four different programs for you.
Recently, we’ve seen a surge in runners here at Circles. So, we’re organizing the "Nagoya Urban Running" event, starting and ending at EARLYBIRDS and touring through the city. We have two courses planned: a 5km short course (EARLYBIRDS–Shirakawa Park–EARLYBIRDS) and a 10km long course (EARLYBIRDS–Meijo Park–EARLYBIRDS). We’ve asked none other than MRC director Motonobu-san to serve as our pacer. Whether you’re a beginner or looking for a challenge to run a longer distance, we’ll be running at a relaxed pace with basic running lectures, so anyone is welcome to join freely. Plus, ALTRA running shoes will be available for rent, so please take this opportunity to join us.
[Schedule]
・10km start: 5:00 PM (approx. 1 hour 30 minutes)
・5km start: 6:30 PM (approx. 45 minutes)
＊No reservations are required. Please note that the runs will depart promptly at the scheduled times.
＊If you wish to rent ALTRA shoes, we recommend arriving early. Please be aware that the number of trial shoes is limited (available in men's and women's sizes).
A workshop hosted by "WELLDONE," a maker of various handmade products with a focus on outdoor gear. You will be making your own stuff sacks—bags used for organizing gear for activities like hiking and trekking. While familiar to outdoor enthusiasts, a stuff sack is simply a drawstring pouch. We will be using Tyvek, which is lightweight, durable, and water-resistant. Let’s have fun crafting together!
[Schedule]
・First session: 5:30 PM (up to 5 people by reservation)
・Second session: 7:30 PM (up to 5 people by reservation)
＊To reserve, please send an email to earlybirds.breakfast@gmail.com with your name, number of people, and preferred time.
＊The session is expected to last about one hour.
EARLYBIRDS is typically open from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. For this event, "HEDGEHOG DINER"—which usually only operates at night on Fridays—will be opening its doors on Saturday as well. Outside, we will have a beer bike serving craft beer and snacks, and in the kitchen, we are planning a special menu for the day. It will be a limited-quantity special menu, so stay tuned!
We will have the entire color range of the Power Houdi available for you to try on, along with this year's Fall/Winter new collection. We’ve also invited Tachishita-san (known as "Tachi-san") from Fullmarks, who recently competed in the UTMF (a 160km ultra-marathon circling the foothills of Mt. Fuji), to talk about his experiences in the grueling race and the appeal of Houdini apparel.
※Photo courtesy of RunnersPulse
[Schedule]
・6:00 PM – Closing: Trial session
・8:30 PM: Talk by Tachi-san on his experience in the brutal race and the charm of Houdini.
＊All items are available to try on. Naturally, you can also place orders or make purchases on the spot.
What do you think? Saturday, October 10th, will be packed with plenty of content. Let’s all get together and have a great time!!