First, let’s take a look at this video.
FLYING HILL from Ryota Kemmochi on Vimeo.
The video for the Ridin’ Birds Passhunting “FlyingHill” event held recently in Izu has finally been released. Please also make sure to read the accompanying article, “Landings for the next Flight.” I found myself deeply moved by this heartfelt post from SimWorker Monja-shi, who doesn't usually say much.
After watching the video and reading the text, I’m sure many of you are feeling the urge for an adventure, aren't you?
"RIDEALIVE" Camp & Ride in Mikawa, for which we began accepting entries yesterday, is sure to be the best event of this summer to satisfy that sense of adventure.
Load your tent and sleeping bag onto your bike and head toward your destination. Some of you might think this is a bit of a "throw it all at you" kind of event. It might be tough to carry your gear, and you might feel anxious about heading to a campsite you’ve never been to before. But the bikes we ride are machines that get flat tires, and if you lose your balance, you fall. In the end, it is the rider who bears the responsibility.
There are no set rules regarding the route, so please, go have an adventure.
Even on my regular rides, I actively try to take roads I’ve never been down before. Lately, my intuition seems to have sharpened; sometimes I find myself on the exact road I imagined, helping me build a mental map. Other times, I end up somewhere completely different, but that’s part of the fun, too.
There are plenty of roads in Mikawa, the setting for this event, where you can ride comfortably. I’ve been scouting the area for a while now, and every time I turn a corner, the scenery changes so dramatically that it’s always exciting; there is still so much room for exploration. I hope those participating will summon a little courage to blaze their own trails. (*Of course, you’re welcome to spend time scouting routes from now until the day of the event!)
Prepare your bike, plan your route, and maybe even get a little lost—after pushing through the tough climbs, you'll arrive to find companions who have shared the same joys and struggles. You’ll get to spend a wonderful time camping with delicious food (stay tuned, as the owner of Aliba will be writing a heartfelt post about that later!). We’ll be enjoying it to the fullest right along with you. It’s bound to be a blast.
I’m looking forward to having a "summer adventure" with all of you!
We are waiting for your entry!
Click here for the “RIDEALIVE” Camp & Ride in Mikawa entry page.
We have already received a large number of entries since last night.
Registration will close once we reach capacity, so please be sure to enter soon!