Hello, everyone! It’s Chan-Mai!
I’ve realized it’s already November, and like every year, I’m struck by how quickly time flies. As announced in yesterday’s blog, Circles will be celebrating its 18th anniversary next month.
Well, just like last year, to coincide with our anniversary party, we are holding the 18th Anniversary RIDE on November 30th!! We have some exciting rides lined up, so let’s read on and get pumped about which one to join!
Let’s jump right into the ride lineup!
(The application form is at the very bottom!)
Circles’ Rising Star ★ Da-chan Presents RIDE & HIKE
Why not come for a relaxing autumn ride and hike?
The route is a beginner-friendly hiking path, so anyone is welcome to join.
We might stop by a bakery on our way to "Uruoi no Mori"...♪
We can pick up some snacks for our break along the hiking trail...♪
Let’s have tea in the mountains together!
RIDE & HIKE
Meet-up Time: 10:00 (Meet at Circles)
Expected Arrival at Heiwa Park: 14:00
Route: Circles → Uruoi no Mori → Heiwa Park
Capacity: Up to 10 people
What to Bring: Mug, camp stove/cooker to boil water (optional), bike, helmet, clothing suitable for hiking and cycling, and a pure heart that follows traffic rules.
【Closed】Beginner Photographer ★ Chan-Mai Presents CAMERIDE
Biking allows you to travel a little further with ease, and gives you the agility to duck into interesting side streets. Bikes and cameras are a perfect match. Bring your favorite camera and let's go out to shoot everyday scenery! Aside from the ride to the destination, it’s a free-style ride where everyone can wander the city to capture shots according to their own themes. Everyone is welcome to join!＾＾
Photos taken will be exhibited and awarded at the anniversary party in the evening. There might even be lovely prizes for the winners...!
CAMERIDE
※CAMERIDE registration is now closed due to reaching capacity!
Meet-up Time: 10:00 (Meet at Circles)
Expected Arrival at Heiwa Park: 14:00
Route: Circles → Kakuozan Area → Motoyama Area → Heiwa Park
Capacity: Up to 15 people
What to Bring: Camera (smartphone is fine), bike, helmet, and a pure heart that follows traffic rules.
Favorite Food is White Rice ★ Taisei Presents OKAZU HUNT
White rice is the best, isn't it?
Let's color up that white rice with Nagoya's delicious side dishes. All you need to bring is white rice and information on tasty side dishes. Just bring these, and you're good to go.
There’s a party later, but eating too much doesn't matter!!
OKAZU HUNT
Meet-up Time: 10:00 (Meet at Circles)
Expected Arrival at Heiwa Park: 13:00
Let’s eat while we wait for the other ride teams.
Route: Circles → Spots with the best side dishes → Heiwa Park
Capacity: Up to 15 people
What to Bring: Cooked white rice, information on the best side dishes, money to buy side dishes, bike, helmet, and a pure heart that follows traffic rules.
Pot equipment store Owner ★ Inocchi Presents 6wheel RIDE
Let’s load up our bikes with RC cars and ride to the Yatagawa riverbed!
We’ll set up a simple course at the riverbed and drive them together!
You might even get something good!!
If you're interested but don't have an RC car yet, please join us anyway!!
6wheel RIDE
Meet-up Time: 10:00 (Meet at Circles)
Expected Arrival at Heiwa Park: 14:00
Route: Circles → Yatagawa Riverbed → Heiwa Park
Capacity: Up to 15 people
What to Bring: RC car (if you have one), bike, helmet, and a pure heart that follows traffic rules.
How many times can you climb?!! ★ Yanakku Presents Ze-Ha RIDE
Mt. Mikuni is staff member Yanase’s home course. It’s easily accessible from the Nagoya suburbs, and the view from the observatory at the summit is fantastic. There are several routes, and this project is about conquering as many of them as time allows. If you get tired, it’s fine to take a break at the summit. If you want, you can climb the same route again. There is one finish line, so climb based on your own stamina. Nearby is the famous Ama-zaka Pass, so it’s also fun to try a time attack. There might even be a prize from Yanase for the fastest rider... Or perhaps for how many times you climb Mt. Mikuni...
Ze-Ha RIDE
Meet-up Time: 9:00 (Meet at Owari-Seto Station)
Expected Arrival at Heiwa Park: 14:00
Route: Owari-Seto Station → Mt. Mikuni → Heiwa Park
Capacity: Up to 10 people
What to Bring: Clothing suitable for riding, bike, helmet, and a pure heart that follows traffic rules.
From laid-back rides to breathless "ze-ha" rides, rides where you might get something, and delicious-looking rides... they all sound so fun, it’s hard to choose★
Actually, there is one more thing. There’s a special activity during the anniversary party held that same evening, so I’d like to introduce that as well▼▼
Grab Every Point! Nobu-san Presents ★ The Hayakawa Cup
The Hayakawa Cup is, in a word, a point race. Cycle through the city at night, find the checkpoints indicated on the manifest given to you by Captain Hayakawa, and compete for the most points! It starts when the party begins, and the awards ceremony will be held during the party. Once everyone returns, let’s toast with some incredibly delicious drinks!!
The Hayakawa Cup
※Participation in the anniversary party (ticket 4,000 yen) is required.
Meet-up Time: 18:00 (Meet at 24 PILLARS)
Course: Use your intuition and sense of smell to find the best route
Capacity: No limit
What to Bring: Clothing suitable for riding, bike, helmet, light (mandatory!), and a pure heart that follows traffic rules.
The evening Hayakawa Cup can be signed up for along with the daytime rides. Please register for each through the application form!
So, has everyone decided which ride they want to join?
You might have noticed, but everyone has the same destination for this event! Of course, the Circles staff will be there too!! It’s rare to have an opportunity for everyone to ride their bikes and come together, so I’m super excited!
Alright, please sign up here!
To show our gratitude for the past year, I want everyone to have as much fun as possible. We’ll be announcing the party details soon, so please look forward to it♪
Take care of your health, and let’s all meet up energetic and ready to go!
Looking forward to your applications~!