Pollen is out in full force, but the hot summer days when we’ll be racing through the mountains are also creeping closer day by day.
The stage is the familiar Hakuba and Otari villages in Nagano Prefecture.
That’s right—we’re talking about the Alley Cat-style race event held in the mountains: OMM BIKE & LITE.
OMMBIKE
https://theomm.jp/omm-bike-hakuba-otari/
OMM LITE
https://theomm.jp/omm-lite-bike-hakubaotari/
This is a race where you compete for speed to collect checkpoints scattered across a wide area of Hakuba and Otari, deep in the trails or tucked away in the corners of shrines. It’s not just about speed; it tests your survival skills as you read maps, plan your route, and handle any trouble you might encounter while trying to make it back within the time limit. Circles has participated every year since the very first one.
This year’s event will be held on July 13 (Sat) and 14 (Sun), 2019. *Registration the day before on the 12th.
Adjusting your schedule for the event is important, but
more than anything else, finding a teammate (buddy) is key!
OMM is not a solo race; it is run in teams of 2 to 5 people.
It’s best to take on the race with friends, acquaintances, or family members with whom you can communicate easily.
After all, you never know what might happen during the race...
Of course, the Circles staff are also looking for buddies to participate with, so feel free to ask us at the shop—we can offer all sorts of advice regarding OMM. Let’s talk about it in person!
#ommbike
https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/ommbike/
We also have a variety of OMM items available in the shop, so be sure to check those out as well.
By the way, registration opens on March 10th! Make sure you get your preparations done early!