Hi everyone, it's Yuya. Lately, I've been alternating between my road bike and my MTB—well, actually, I've been spending 80% of my time off on my mountain bike. There’s a sensation you get from zipping over dirt that you just can't experience on any other type of bike.
Today, I’m here to invite you all on an MTB ride! If you’ve bought a mountain bike and want to ride it more, let’s go together!
INABU BASE PROJECT Open Trail Tour
INABU BASE PROJECT Open Trail Tour
Date & Time:
July 22, 2021, 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Meet at 8:50 AM)Meeting Point:
Nakato Shrine / 60 Obayashi, Nakato-cho, Toyota City, Aichi 441-2514Participation Fee:
¥11,000 (includes lunch)What to Bring:
・Bicycle suitable for unpaved terrain (rental bikes available; limited quantity, first-come-first-served)
・Helmet (Required)
・Gloves (Required)
・Other protective gear (if needed, e.g., eyewear, pads)
・Clothes that can get dirty (see image below for reference on guide attire for this season)
・Change of clothes
・Drinks (Please bring plenty of water.)
・Mask (Please wear it when not riding.)Capacity:
10 peopleTransportation:
The meeting is on-site, but if you have absolutely no way to get there, we can arrange a shuttle from Circles, so please contact us.
What is the INABU BASE PROJECT?
"Mountain biking shouldn't be a special thing removed from everyday life; it should be as habitual and natural as breathing. Just as surfers watch the sea, users should be the ones to conceptualize and take action." This project was born from that sentiment, aiming to realize field-utilization businesses—like mountain bike tours—that leverage the nature of the Inabu region.
We at Circles have also participated in the trail building to help make MTB culture more widely accessible and enjoyable.
Mountain biking as a culture depends on the existence of a place to ride. But it is also a fact that there are too few such places. I believe we should be more open to entering the mountains, showing respect for hikers, runners, and everyone else enjoying the outdoors, and sharing the same mountain trails. I hope that such a culture can take root more firmly in our local Aichi mountains.
The IBP Open Inabu tour is perfect for mountain bikers who share that mindset, as well as for those who have bought an MTB but aren't quite sure how to use it. Of course, we have rental bikes, so if you've been wanting to try out an MTB, please join us.
Essentially, you’ll be transported to the trailhead by a light truck, so there’s no climbing involved. It’s a wonderful place where you can enjoy flowy trails that run along or around rocks and valleys, so if you're free, please come and join us.
※ If you have any questions or would like to discuss participation, please contact Takahashi at Circles or use our email form.