I have about a hundred reasons to go for a ride.
The first is to ease my cluttered mind.
The second is that the spring breeze is calling me.
The third is the thought that maybe I should take photos of the world I see.
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Hello, everyone! It’s Chan-Mai!!
To make sure we don't miss out on this spring-like weather, I've prepared a special POP UP and a ride for you.
We are hosting a Peak Design POP UP!
Peak Design POP UP STORE
April 26 (Sat) – 27 (Sun), 2025
→ Extended through the last day of the long weekend, May 6th!
At Circles 2F
Hours: 10:00 - 19:00（Simultaneously Held）CAMERIDE vol.2
Date & Time: April 26 (Sat), 10:00 Meet at Circles 2F
※Please park your bicycles in the designated parking area
What to bring: Bicycle, helmet, camera, a pure heart that follows traffic rules, and lunch money
Course: A casual 10km radius ride while using Peak Design samples. Destination is yet to be decided!
10:00 Meet at Circles, explanation of samples
10:30 Ride start
13:30 Estimated return to Circles
※Registration required
Among all the Peak Design items, this time we will mainly be presenting products specifically for cameras. Furthermore, to help you enjoy both cameras and cycling more realistically, we have decided to hold CAMERIDE, which was well-received during our anniversary ride! Amazingly, this time you will be able to borrow Peak Design samples and enjoy the ride while actually using the items! Since this ride focuses mainly on taking pictures of the townscape, there is no grueling course. Please feel free to join us!＾＾
Below is a comment from Mr. Shimizu, the person in charge at Peak Design.
Cycling and Photography
Everyone who goes out for a ride with their bike to take photos has surely experienced the frustration of not being able to shoot at that "perfect" moment, or has struggled with how to carry a camera comfortably while riding.
That is why I would like to propose Peak Design.
Peak Design started as a camera accessory brand born in San Francisco, but today it is a brand that offers a wide variety of products including bags and phone cases.
This time, we are focusing on shooting while cycling, carrying cameras, and making the process more comfortable.
First, the Capture clip. This is the product that started it all for Peak Design. You can attach it to your backpack strap or your belt; it’s a one-of-a-kind product that allows you to quickly take out your camera and never miss a photo opportunity. It’s a product I want you to pick up and try first.
For those who say, "I don't carry a bag when I ride! Just my camera!" we have camera straps available as well. All Peak Design camera straps are adjustable in length, so you can keep them close to your body even when wearing them cross-body. This prevents them from shifting while you are riding, so they won't get in your way. Of course, when you’re ready to shoot, you can instantly lengthen the strap with a quick motion to look through the viewfinder, so don't worry.
For those who want to carry spare lenses and really do need a bag, we have bags for you as well. We have dedicated camera bags that we recommend, but the Outdoor line, launched this year, is my personal recommendation for cyclists. It fits your body perfectly and is incredibly comfortable to carry. If you insert a Camera Cube, you can use it as a camera bag, and I hope you can experience its versatility firsthand.
Every product is crafted with meticulous attention to detail and offers top-tier usability that works perfectly with cycling. Opportunities like this to try them out are rare, so I truly hope you take this chance at Circles' event to try them for yourself and build your perfect setup for comfortable cycling photography.
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Peak Design products available for trial (planned)
【Camera Accessories】
・Capture
・Cuff
・Leash
・Slide Lite
・Slide
・Clutch
・Micro Clutch
・Tripod
【Bags】
・Outdoor Backpack 45L
・Outdoor Backpack 25L
・Outdoor Sling 7L
・Outdoor Sling 2L
・Everyday Sling 10L
・Everyday Sling 6L
・Everyday Sling 3L
・Camera Cube XS
・Camera Cube S
・Camera Cube S Medium
If there are any other products you would like to see or are curious about, please contact us within this week.
Ride a bike, with a camera as your reason
You don’t actually need any reason to go for a ride, but adding a camera into the mix is a great one. There was a time when the phrase "My world through the viewfinder" was flying around social media all over the world with a hashtag. Capturing the scenery you see and preserving it can lead to unexpected discoveries or turn into a valuable record over the years.
It might just turn out to be a good reason to get outside.＾＾
So everyone, head to Circles at the end of this month! We look forward to your participation in the ride!!
#8 Chan-Mai's Break Room
Just a small anecdote: during last year’s 18th-anniversary ride project, we set a theme for our CAMERIDE photography. The theme was "Red," and while the exhibition at the anniversary party featured various perspectives of "Red" captured by participants, one person displayed their photos in black and white. What was captured in the photos were torii gates. I vividly remember admiring how they expressed the association of "Red" through the medium of black and white photography (something only Japanese people familiar with torii gates would intuitively grasp).