You’ve all realized it by now, right? We are currently in the absolute best season for cycling.
The mornings and evenings are a bit chilly, but you warm up as soon as you start riding. The mountains are full of color, there are fewer pesky insects, and the sun is gentle. If you get hungry while riding, you can enjoy the tastes of autumn, and when it’s cold, a warm drink or a hot bath feels incredible...
Due to the impact of COVID-19 this year, we haven't held any large ride events, including RIDEALIVE, but our staff have been heading out on rides, hiking in the mountains, going fishing, and entering races.
Many of us take weekdays off, so it’s hard to join up, but if the opportunity arises, we’d love to go for a ride, so please come by the shop and let’s talk about it.
Also, events are starting to be held across various locations with proper COVID-19 countermeasures in place. It really is fun to hang out in person, so let’s try participating in a few things.
We especially recommend the following events.
[Nov 14-15] Bikelore in Niyodo Blue
Bikelore is popular as a "bicycle sports festival for adults and children." It’s an event that mixes cyclocross, variety races, and a market featuring unique vendors.
This is the first time it will be held in Ino Town, Kochi Prefecture. I have no idea what it will be like, but the chaos of a first-time event is always the most fun, so Yuya, who is from Kochi, and SimWorks' Monja will be driving down to attend. It's quite a long trip, but if there are any brave souls who want to join them, please check in at the Circles store. Using FDA with the Go To Travel campaign might be a good option too.
[Nov 14-15] Cycling Meetup Seto 2020
https://sites.google.com/rapha.cc/cyclingmeetup-jp
Rapha Japan is heading up a ride and demo event at the Seto roadside station, a spot we often use for our rides. Please sign up via the event page above.
On Sunday the 15th, SimWorks' Gishi plans to ride his bike to the venue and then hit the mountains in Seto, so why not join him? If you’re interested, come by the Circles store.
[Nov 21-22] SaunaLakeWineMusic
A tent sauna party enjoying sauna and more on the shores of Lake Biwa. The season when the water is cold is actually the best season for a sauna. Let’s enjoy the food, wine, and music, and reach a state of nirvana. We’ve already experienced how much better it is to get there by bike (BIKE2SAUNA). Participation is by reservation only.
So, from here on out, I’m planning to introduce the rides our staff are planning to take from time to time. Please feel free to join us. And if there are any other interesting rides or events, definitely let us know.
The first week of next month is the Circles anniversary festival, but this year we’re planning to make it a private ride like this. We’ll share more details on that soon.
Now, let’s enjoy this incredible season! RIDE SAFE!!!