Hello, hi, and greetings! It's Chan-Mai!
The big national holiday, Golden Week, is finally upon us! Yay!
Given my line of work, these long holidays are usually spent working, but I still love that bustling feeling in the city!
And we’re doing it again this year! 📣
Our now-annual Golden Week Daily RIDE Project!
We are planning a ride every single day from April 29th to May 6th!
We look forward to seeing many of you there!
Without further ado, here is Part 1 (First Half) of our Golden Week RIDE project!
April 29 (Wed/Holiday): Daisaku Presents "Touch the Lake Biwa"
Hey guys! It’s Daisaku!
On the first day of Golden Week... it turns out we’re closed!
So, let's go for an epic ride!!
We’re heading to Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture!
Let’s touch Lake Biwa and grab some yakiniku on the way back!
The route starts at Kuwana Station, crossing the mountains from the Inabe area into Shiga.
It’ll be a pretty tough ride, but there are some breathtaking views, so look forward to it!
"Touch the Lake Biwa"
Date & Time: April 29 (Wed/Holiday) Meet at 9:00
Meeting Point: Kuwana Station West Exit
Destination: Hikone City
Approx. 80km ride with 1,400m elevation gain!What to bring: Helmet, bike bag (rinko), and the guts to ride.
April 30 (Thu): YANAKKU Presents "Shuzenji Excursion Ride"
Since I'll be participating in the SANKAKU STAND POP UP event on Wednesday the 29th, I decided: why not stay over and go for a relaxing ride starting from Shuzenji the next day?
I’m not particularly an expert on the Shuzenji area, but visiting some scenic spots sounds nice, and I hear there’s some good gravel too—so I’m currently scouting for info. Let me know if you know any good routes!
The only things set in stone are the meeting time and the fact that Moja-kun from SANKAKU STAND will be joining us. If you’re interested, please come along!
We meet at Shuzenji Station at 8:00 AM! I’ll update the details as soon as they’re confirmed!
"Shuzenji Excursion Ride"
Date & Time: April 30 (Thu) Meet at 8:00
Meeting Point: Shuzenji StationWhat to bring: Bike, helmet, clothes suitable for cycling/exercise
May 1 (Fri): Chan-Mai Presents "Bonfire x Shisha Super Chill RIDE"
It's Chan-Mai! Since I love night rides, I’ll be hosting a "Bonfire Ride," one of my favorites. The nights are still cool and comfortable, so let’s get around a bonfire and have a laid-back chill time.
(It’ll be too hot for bonfires once summer hits, after all!)
And for this bonfire ride, I’m planning to bring some shisha! Bonfire and shisha are the ultimate combination...
Shisha is a "water pipe" enjoyed by inhaling smoke filtered through water. We heat up flavors like fruit, mint, spices, or even dessert-like scents and inhale the smoke after it passes through the water.
It’s fascinating how the impression changes depending on the flavor combination—refreshing, sweet, mellow—and picking one to match your mood for the day is part of the charm. I see it less as "smoking" and more as savoring the scents and the slow passage of time.
Let’s spend a super chill end to the day with a bonfire and shisha! 🌙 In case of rain... please come by EARLY BIRDS to at least experience the shisha! ^^
"Bonfire x Shisha Super Chill RIDE"
Date & Time: May 1 (Fri) 18:00 Meetup
Meeting Point: CirclesDestination: Heiwa Park, Metasequoia Square
What to bring: Bike, helmet, personal chair or cushion, and a pure heart to follow traffic rules and just be Super Chill※ Those under 20 are welcome to join, but no shisha for you! 🙅
May 2 (Sat): Circles GIRLS Presents "Strawberry Ride 🍓"
Our spring reward ride is heading to the strawberry farm "Ichigo no Hana" in Tokai City! 🍓
We'll be able to enjoy sweet, juicy strawberries to our heart's content. (There's also a resident goat, Chuchu-kun! 🐐)
Condensed milk is sold on-site, but you're welcome to bring your own! Bringing your favorite "personal milk" or picking some up there is both fine. Let's enjoy picking strawberries in our own style.
This time, the route is a bit longer, about 40km round-trip, but it's relatively flat with few ups and downs!
The best reward awaits after a nice, laid-back ride. Plus, there’s a farm stand, so picking out some souvenirs is part of the fun. Grab some seasonal strawberries and related goods to make sure you're satisfied all the way home.
"Strawberry Ride 🍓"
Date & Time: May 2 (Sat) 10:00 Meetup
(Strawberry picking 12:00–13:00)
Meeting Point: Circles Capacity: 8 people
Participation Fee: 2,200 yen (for strawberry picking)What to bring: Condensed milk (feel free to bring your own), bike, helmet, clothes suitable for cycling/exercise, and a pure heart that obeys traffic rules.
※ Cancelled in case of rain.
Please sign up for each ride via the application form below!
There are plenty more exciting rides in the second half, so stay tuned for another announcement! Look forward to it! ♪
For inquiries about each ride, click here!
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