RIDEALIVE started in our home prefecture of Aichi as "Circles' Summer Vacation," based on the concept of riding and camping. However, as we began to seek out new ways to have fun, different fields to explore, and encounters with many new people, we started having individual staff members take the lead in organizing events outside of Aichi beginning the year before last.
Thankfully, with the cooperation of many people, each RIDEALIVE has created its own chemical reaction in the places we’ve visited and has been well-received by the participants. It has been an incredibly enjoyable experience for us as well, thanks to all our collaborators, including those who served as ambassadors.
We’ve received many questions asking, "What about RIDEALIVE this year?" and we are happy to confirm: of course we’re holding it! Although the first event is in September, a little later than usual, we are confident that each one will be something you will all enjoy. We will provide details for all four events at a later date, but for now, we would like to share the general schedule for 2019.
RIDEALIVE 2019
・RIDEALIVE in Yamanashi – September 21 (Sat), 22 (Sun), 23 (Mon/Holiday)
・RIDEALIVE BikeToFishing in Lake Biwa – October 9 (Wed), 10 (Thu)
・RIDEALIVE in Okinawa – October 22 (Tue/Holiday), 23 (Wed), 24 (Thu)
・RIDEALIVE in Shikoku – November 2 (Sat), 3 (Sun)
While some might find the combination of riding and camping a bit intimidating, it is a highly addictive experience that leaves you wanting more once you’ve tried it. For those with experience, it also serves as a great place to meet new friends, which is another reason it has been so well-received.
Our organizers are working hard to plan these events so that everyone can have a thoroughly satisfying experience, so please stay tuned.