Hello everyone. This is Daisaku.
Following the first aid workshop held this week, this time it is finally taking place at our Tokyo store! Although I am usually based at Culture Club, I will be traveling to Tokyo specifically to host this training session.
It’s important, but do you really understand it?
The reason we started this first aid workshop is that we wanted to clear away those lingering anxieties in the back of our minds and help everyone enjoy their rides even more.
Accidents, injuries, and mechanical troubles that could potentially occur during our regular rides and events.
We’ve been lucky that our rides have ended without trouble despite that nagging sense of unease. But, we discussed with our team and Nobu, who will be teaching the physical first aid portion, that we can’t guarantee that will always be the case. Since workshops like this are rare, we decided, "Let's do it ourselves!"
Personally, I felt confident that I could handle most mechanical issues and didn't worry much during rides. But when it came to riding MTB in the mountains, or thinking about what would happen if I or someone in my group actually got injured, my confidence vanished instantly.
Because I know both the confidence of being able to handle things and the anxiety of not knowing, I want all of you to have the confidence that comes with "being able to" and "knowing how to" so you can enjoy your rides.
First Aid Workshop
Date/Time: June 14th (Sat) 16:00-19:00
June 15th (Sun) 16:00-19:00
Venue: Circles Tokyo
How to Apply: Please apply via the application form below! (If you have any questions, please DM Circles Tokyo on Instagram!)
Capacity: 10 people per day
Participation Fee: 4,000 yen (Includes a physical first aid kit)
Physical First Aid
We are inviting Yoshinori Takagi—a nurse, Vivobarefoot Japan trainer, and outdoorsman—to be our instructor. He will share experiences while teaching essential first aid knowledge and techniques. He will also introduce the items you should carry in your first aid kit.
Workshop Content
- What is first aid?
- Wound care and treatment methods
- Infection control measures
- How to use a triangular bandage for fractures
- Reviewing your first aid kit
Building on previous highly acclaimed sessions, he will use plenty of real-world outdoor scenarios to lecture on basics regarding injuries and infectious diseases, as well as gear that proves useful in an emergency.
You might even hear eye-opening ideas like, "I didn't know this could be used as a first aid item!" You will definitely gain skills to handle various situations that can occur during rides or in other aspects of life.
Bicycle First Aid
The bicycle first aid portion will be led by me, Daisaku, who has 10 years of experience and is on staff at Culture Club, a sister store of Circles that handles everything from new bikes to used parts.
Workshop Content
- The mindset of bicycle first aid
- Bicycle structure
- Common problems (flats, etc.)
- How to handle chain or cable breaks
- How to handle a bent derailleur
Drawing on 10 years of various riding experiences and the mechanical troubles I've encountered, we will learn how to handle unavoidable issues like flat tires and broken chains, as well as preventative measures, while incorporating a Q&A session.
※Both days will cover the same content. There will also be a one-hour social gathering after the workshop.
This is the first first aid workshop at Circles Tokyo. It's the essential "ABCs" for anything you do. Beyond that, I believe even more fun rides and experiences await you.
Whether you are just starting your cycling journey or you are an experienced rider, let’s go back to the basics and clear away those old anxieties together!