Tour de Kyoto, Cycling Event (Kamo River, Kyoto Botanical Garden, Kamigamo Shrine)

Photos by Manami, Sandra

Have you heard of the famous cycling competition Tour de France? Now we can have Tour de Kyoto where we can explore the wonders and mysteries in this Japanese ancient city, while burning some calories from all the parties. 


'Tour de France'というフランスの有名なサイクリング競技を聞いたことがありますか？そんな有名なサイクリングがあるように、私たちもこの京都にある古来からの不思議で美しい場所を一緒に冒険しましょう。

So far, We Are One had organize several cycling events such as Autumn Photography & Cycling Tour and Sakura + Cycling + Photography Tour, Tour de Kyoto, Cycling Event (Fushimi-inari Shrine)
 where we had lots of fun and new discoveries about Kyoto. 
So come join us and enjoy the season outdoor on 2 wheels.

これまでWe Are Oneは、Autumn Photography & Cycling Tour や Sakura + Cycling + Photography Tour, Tour de Kyoto, Cycling Event (Fushimi-inari Shrine) のような京都を堪能できる場所へのサイクリングイベントを主催してきました。

是非今回も参加してアウトドアイベントを盛り上げましょう！

Date & Time: 10th July 2011 Sunday, 1300~1800
Participation fee: FREE
Leisure or Sportive: Leisure
Route: Zen Cafe > Kamo River > Kyoto Botanical Garden (200yen) > Kamigamo Shrine > Demachiyanagi (Picnic)
Meeting point: Zen Cafe (we will leave at 1300 sharp)

 (besides Backpackers Hostel K's House Kyoto)

418 Nayacho, Shichijo-agaru, Dotemachi-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto city, Japan 600-8142

*In case of rainy day, the event will be postponed. An announcement will be made on this post 3 hours in advance in case the event is postponed.

Please RSVP to we.are.one.japan@gmail.com with your name and nationality.

日時：2011/7/10 (日) 13:00~18:00

参加費: 無料
レジャー/ 競技: レジャー

ルート: Zen Cafe＞鴨川＞京都府植物公園（入場２００円）＞上賀茂神社＞出町柳（ピックニック）

集合場所 : Zen Cafe (この場所を13:00ちょうどに出発します)　バックパッカーズホテルK's House Kyotoの横にあります。

〒600-8142　京都市下京区土手町通七条上る納屋町４１８


＊雨の日の場合、本イベントを延期させていただきます。延期の場合、開始の３時間前にこの
ページでアナウンスします。

参加者はwe.are.one.japan@gmail.com にご登録の上、お名前と国籍をお願いします。

Renting a bicycle

We can rent a bicycle for you from Kyoto Yuruchari Club from 1000yen per day. Please indicate the type of bicycles you wish to rent in your RSVP, reservation is limited to availability. (City Cycle 1000yen, Special Class 1600yen, Premier Class 2000yen)
For bicycle rental, please arrive about 30min before the start time. 

RSVP with participants' names, types and number of bicycles for reservation to we.are.one.japan@gmail.com

About Kamo River

Unlike other rivers in Japan, the Kamo River is not buried in concrete, and it has been embraced by locals. There is constant activity along the river.Cycling is technically not permitted – with signs that threaten fines of up to 50,000 JPY - but there is ample space and the edict is completely ignored. 

As it should be.On the weekends and in good weather, the river is used by many: for picnics, strolling, fishing, dating, tennis, soccer, and cycling.The paths begin in the far north of the city and stretch all the way along both banks into the downtown area south of Shijo, ending below Shichijo.However, on the downtown side (west) of the river the path becomes very rough south of Oike. 

Moreover, at that point, there are only steps for getting back up to street level.The on/off ramps that can be used by cyclists end around Nijo Dori. Farther in towards Sanjo and Shijo, and they are few and far between.Both banks of the river are used by commuters and recreational cyclists and local kids.

The main river in Kyoto, the Kamo, has wide walking paths on both sides  and is one of the real treasures of the city. (Source: http://www.cyclekyoto.com/)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamo_River

About Kyoto Botanical Garden

The Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Garden, situated on expansive grounds measuring 240,000 m², was founded in 1924. The garden faces the Kamogawa River and Kitayama-dori Street. With approximately 12,000 different kinds of plants, flower gardens, an conseyvatory, the Useful Plants Garden, an expansive lawn and a children's playground, it is one of the greatest botanical gardens in all of Japan. 

About Kamigamo Shrine

Kamigamo Shrine (上賀茂神社 Kamigamo Jinja^?) is an importantShinto sanctuary on the banks of the Kamo River in north Kyoto, first founded in 678.^[1] Its formal name is the Kamo-wakeikazuchi Shrine(賀茂別雷神社 Kamo-wakeikazuchi jinja^?).^[2]

It is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan and is one of the seventeen Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto which have been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The term Kamo-jinjain Japanese is a general reference to Shimogamo Shrine and Kamigamo Shrine, the traditionally linked Kamo shrines of Kyoto.^[3] The Kamo-jinja serve the function of protecting Kyoto from malign influences.^[4]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamigamo_Shrine

Demachiyanagi

自転車のレンタルについて

もし京都に自転車をお持ちでない場合は、京都ゆるチャリクラブから一日1000円~2000円で借りることができます。もしレンタルしたいということであれば、以下の自転車のタイプをご記入の上、予約をお願いします。（シティサイクル１０００円/スペシャルクラス１６００円/プレミアクラス２０００円）
自転車を借りる方は出発３０分前に集合してください。

予約は、参加者名と自転車のタイプと台数をご記入の上メールをお願いします！we.are.one.japan@gmail.com

Do I need a good bicycle?

You only will need a bicycle that works well, such as the tires are pumped up, brakes that can stop your bike, and the chain will not fall off easily. Mamacharin, foldable bicycles are welcome too. We can also rent a bicycle for you from a rental shop near by. Please indicate your choice of bicycle in your registration and come 1 hour in advance to rent the bicycle. 

イイ自転車って必要？

どんなタイプの自転車も大歓迎！ブレーキがちゃんときいて、チェーンが簡単に外れないもの、パンクのしてないタイヤ、であれば何だってOK! ままチャリでの参加もできます！自転車がない方は近くのお店からレンタルもできます。とにかく、予約の際にどんな自転車で来るのか、レンタルしたいのかどうかをお知らせください！自転車レンタルの際は、集合場所に1時間前くらいには来てくださるようお願い致します！

For Sportive cycling, you need a bicycle that can keep up at 30km/h. 

How fast do we go?

Leisure: 15~20km/h, Sportive: 20~30km/k

For Leisure tours, speed is secondary. We will match the speed to the group. When there are too many riders, we will separate into smaller groups with a group leader in each. We will slow down or wait for each other. But we also need to keep the pace so we can reach our destinations on schedule. in any case, no one will be left behind. 

For Sportive, we will keep the speed under 30km/h. As we go faster, we can cover longer distances and increase our fitness level. 

サイクリングの速さ

レジャー: 15~20km/h　競技: 20~30km/k

今回はレジャーサイクリングです。速さよりも、グループ全体のスピードに合わせて走行しましょう。参加人数が多い場合は、いくつかのグループに別れてそこに一人づつリーダーを置きます。お互い気をかけ合い、時にはスピードを落とし、時にはメンバーを待ちましょう。しかし、グループで目標のスケジュール内に目的地に到達すためには、一定のスピードを保つ必要があります。

これが競技の場合は、スピードを30km/hほどに保つ必要があります。速ければ速い程、長距離で身体運動的にも高いレベルにまで持って行くことができます。

What do I need to bring?

• Your bicycle (or rent one)
• Safety gears such as helmet and gloves (encouraged)
• Water (or you can buy some)
• A camera

持ち物

•自転車（レンタル自転車）

•備品（ヘルメットやグローブ等）

•飲み物（途中で買う時間も取ります）

•カメラ