The intense heat continues, and with weather like this, it’s quite tough to ride around during the day. I imagine many of you are heading out for rides early in the morning or opting to ride at night during this season.
This morning, we were joined by some fun friends who rode all the way from Osaka overnight!
Personally, I prefer riding on paths with plenty of shade this time of year. Before I know it, I always end up heading toward the mountains... If there’s a stream nearby, it doubles the coolness, making the ride feel even better.
At the shop, we’ve noticed more customers starting their preparations for RIDEALIVE. Of course, this ride is just a starting point, and I hope you’ll continue to enjoy your regular rides without ever losing that spirit of adventure.
With that in mind, today I’d like to share my recommended route for Day 1 of RIDEALIVE. It starts from Nagoya, so it might not be useful for everyone, but if you’re planning a scouting ride or even if you aren’t participating in the event, please use this as a reference when riding in the Toyota area.
This route takes you from Nagoya through Owari-Seto and over Togoshi Pass, which should be familiar to those who have done the CRC ride.
From there, it leads to Korankei, offering a pleasant route along the river with very little car traffic.
Living up to the name "Mikawa Highland," the campsite is located at a high elevation, so a climb awaits you at the end (no matter which way you approach it, there's always a climb at the end...), but let's gather our remaining strength and give it our all!