As September draws to a close, Nagoya is gradually easing into a more comfortable season. Some days still feel hot around midday, but mornings and evenings have turned much cooler, and we're getting more of those lovely days that make you want to ride your bike somewhere far away.
The months ahead are also the season when the ways to enjoy a bike open up: not just the usual rides around town, but venturing a little further afield, or loading your gear onto the bike and riding with overnight stops.
And in the middle of all that, “RIDEALIVE 2026” takes place in November.
You ride a route of your own choosing, pack what you need bikepacking-style, and head for the destination while enjoying the scenery and encounters along the way. One of the things that makes RIDEALIVE fun is that it isn't only about speed: what bike you ride, what you bring and what route you take are all part of the enjoyment.
It's also just the right time to get your bike in shape for the rides ahead and to rethink your bags, clothing and other gear.
So this week, once again, all sorts of new items and restocks have arrived at Circles.
Some of these are things you'll want to take along on your upcoming rides and bikepacking trips, so do check them out!
