Hi, this is JUS.
The previous Sunday Peace Ride had to be canceled due to bad weather.
This time, we were able to hold it under a clear blue sky.
It was certainly bitterly cold in the morning, but the sunlight, which made us feel the spring and our bikes, soon made us forget all about it.
There were 7 participants this time.
Of those, 4 were first-timers and 3 were regulars.
I like that. It's a good balance.
Once again, we all headed toward Peace Park at a leisurely pace.
As always, it’s great to see that by this point, the first-timers and the regular members are already getting along.
Whether it’s a good thing or a bad thing, we staff members are enjoying ourselves without a single worry.
This is truly all thanks to each and every one of you.
Now then, after arriving at Peace Park, we rode around the course at our own pace.
Whether you're slow or fast, male or female—none of that matters; we all just ride together and have a great time.
Sometimes we'd challenge each other to a race.
Sometimes we'd just silently ride at our own pace.
Once again, we were able to finish safely and have a lot of fun! Thank you all so very much.
Also, it has been exactly one year since we first started these Sunday Morning Ride & Sunday Peace Ride events.
We have truly only made it this far thanks to all of you.
This is an event we want to continue for years to come—through our second year, third year, and beyond—and we have all sorts of fun things planned, so we hope you'll stick with us for a long time to come.
Then, after the ride was over, when we all gathered together, one of our members from the very first ride said, "Happy 1st Anniversary!", and everyone even gave a round of applause.
My tear ducts were on the verge of collapsing.
TAKA was crying, I think. Probably.
And so, the second year begins!
With that, I took snapshots of the members, just like I did for the first Sunday Morning Ride, so please take a look!
There are just so many "feelings" that I don't really know what to write.
I’ll just say it: you are all wonderful!
And thank you!
Look forward to the next one!!