Cycling holiday on a tropical island

Fun for everyone, main island pottering from beginners to advanced Okinawa main island cycling ridersԛ

Pottering & Cycling in remote islands

Try cycling all the way around Okinawa main island!

A new kind of cycling holiday

Rental bike Resorts, nature, history and culture. Experience the real Okinawa on a captivating tropical bike ride.

We invite you on a cycling holiday to experience with all your senses the real Okinawa, including the sugarcane fields swaying in the gentle sea breezes, the exotic feel of the unique towns and villages and historic rock walls once walked by kings. Convenient tools Kume Island to get the most About 35 minute flight out of your from the main island cycling holiday About 3 hours and 15 minute by ferry

You can check out detailed information about the cycling courses introduced in this guidebook on “Google Maps” or “Velodash.” Okinawa Main Island

Google Map

Miyako Island Google Maps can be used all over the world to search maps, for GPS About 55 minute flight from the main island navigation or to receive routes from your current location to your final destination. This guidebook uses Google My Maps to create and share About 1 hour flight from the main island cycling courses.

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Observe cycling rules Safety comes first when riding. Cyclists, pedestrians and and general manners. cars should respect each other while sharing the road.

Cyclists are expected to use the roads, not the sidewalk. 1 *In Japan, bicycles are left-hand traffic as cars.

2 Keep to the left-hand side of the road.

Pedestrians always have right of way on the sidewalk. 3 Slow down and keep to the road-side of the sidewalk.

4 Always ride safely. Do not ride under the influence of alcohol, only one rider per bicycle, do not ride in parallel and use a light when riding at night. Obey traffic signals and stop when required. Look both ways before crossing.

5 Always wear a helmet.

Hand signals not only show consideration for the safety Hand signals of those around you, but also help to keep you safe. Use *When riding in a group hand signals to others in your group and to the cars *The hand signals shown here apply in Japan. travelling behind you.

Turning Turning Obstacle Please Stopping right left on the road overtake Before you set out Check your bike before setting out.

ӗDo you have a bell ӗPosition and does it work? (The height of your seat should be set

so that your knee is slightly bent when main Okinawa ӗCheck that your island course the pedal is at its lowest point) lights work

ӗChain ӗIs your tire (Is the chain not too loose?) pressure OK? (The appropriate tire pressure is shown on the side of the tire) ӗMake sure Remote island course everything is tight (Is anything loose or rattling?) ӗDo your brakes* work properly? *In Japanese bicycles, it is common that the right lever for front wheel brake and the left lever for the rear.

Things you ӗSpare tube and portable bicycle pump ӗWet weather gear might want to ӗPlastic bags ӗDrink bottle (for your phone and wallet when it rains) Sunscreen take with you ӗ main island Okinawa round trip course

Things to be aware of when cycling around Okinawa

1 Stay hydrated. Drink water frequently before you start to feel thirsty. Replenish cycling holiday minerals with brown sugar and salt to avoid heatstroke. A new kind of

2 Don’t forget your sunscreen and protective clothing. The sun can be hot in the middle of the day. We recommend wearing arm covers and sunscreen. You may want to avoid riding in the middle of the day in the peak of summer. Rental bike

3 Slippery asphalt Ryukyu limestone is used to make the asphalt around Okinawa, making it more slippery. Particular care should be taken when braking in wet weather. Useful information

4 Cars that don’t indicate when turning There are drivers that do not use their indicators or check both ways before turning. Please be aware of your surroundings. Okinawa Main Island Difficulty Ԃ er Sunset in Onna Village Pott ing

Recommended cycling courses

Choose from 6 carefully selected pottering courses between about 10 km to 35 km. Scan the QR code and look at the maps to check major sightseeing google spots and elevation!

ԂWhat is pottering? Like taking a stroll, only on a bike 505 Nakijin Village

Motobu Town 449 Difficulty Yunta farmers market /Toya Ԃ fishing port/Zakimi-jo castle Site

Distance About 12 km

Elevation gain 92m

Time About 2 hrs. (includes rest time)

Onna 58 Village Kin Town 329 Zakimi-jo castle Site 02 velodash

Yomitan Village pottering, Village 03 history and culture course Okinawa 03 58 City 329 Reduce your speed on the narrower roads City and areas around the local residences Kadena Town Palette Kumoji/Miegusuku Tower/ 58 Naminoue Beach/Naminoue Shrine Chatan Difficulty Wakasa Seaside Park Town Kitanakagusuku Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Ԃ Village Art Museum Shintoshin Park Ginowan Saion Ufu Shisa/Kokusai St City Okinawa Prefectural Office 58 Nishihara IC Nakagusuku Village Urasoe Distance About 12 km 05 City Nishihara Town Airport Elevation gain 30m Naha IC Yonabaru Time About 2 hrs. (includes rest time) Haebaru Town Naha City Town 331 Tomigusuku/ Nanjo Nakachi IC Yaese City City Tomigusuku 507 City 06 331 331 Use the bike share scheme and explore Itoman City velodash Ou Island 05 Naminoue Beach and Kokusai Street *See page 15 for more in Naha! information about You can also use any of the bicycle docking stations. the bike share scheme. Use the 1 day pass for added convenience. Difficulty Onna Village pottering Before you set out 02 and sunset resort course ԂԂ

Don’t forget to put on your lights at sunset.

Onna no Eki/Nakadomari site/ Maeda fishing port/MAEDA BREEZE

Distance About 8 km

Elevation gain 60m velodash Time About 2 hrs. (includes rest time) Haneji Inlet Photo provided by: city Okinawa main course

Cycle to Haneji Inlet, one of Okinawa’s Kunigami Village 01 top 8 spots and other scenic areas 58 Don’t overdo yourself on the steep hills. It’s ok to get off and push. Remote island course Haneji Inlet/Warumi Ohashi Bridge/ Distance About 29 km Kouri Ohashi Bridge /Yagachi Branch, Nago City Office Elevation gain 170m Kouri Island Higashi Village velodash Time About 4 hrs. (includes rest time) 01 Ogimi Village Yagaji Island 58 Difficulty Ԃ Okinawa main island Okinawa

58 Nago City round trip course 331 329 Kyoda IC

Ginoza Village OKINAWA Hamahiga Beach cycling holiday Power spot pottering from A new kind of ISLAND 04 Kaichu Road to Hamahiga Island Ikei Island Watch out for the cross wind on the bridge Miyagi Island when the wind is strong Henza Island Kaichu Road/Amamichu/ Distance About 24 km Shirumichu/Takaesu Salt 04 Elevation gain 65m Factory in Hamahiga Island/ velodash Ocean Culture Museum Hamahiga Island Time About 3 hrs. (includes rest time) etlbk Useful information Rental bike

Difficulty Explore Nanjo and sacred sites ԂԂԂ 06 of the Ryukyu kingdom

There are a lot of ups and downs of the slope, it is recommended to enjoy with E-Bike! (Bicycle with electric assist)

Ganju-eki Nanjyo/Ou island/Valley of Gangala/Gusuku Road/Tamagusuku Castle Ruins/Nirai Kanai Bridge

Cape Chinen Distance About 31 km Elevation gain 324m

Time About 4 hrs. (includes rest time) velodash Okinawa Main Island clin Cy g Cycle around Motobu Peninsula 01 and enjoy the blue sea Recommended and views from the bridge. courses This relatively flat course makes it ideal for your first long ride!

Nago Agripark/Bise no Fukugi Tree Road/Warumi Choose from 4 carefully selected Ohashi Bridge/Kouri Ohashi Bridge

cycling courses between about Distance About 58 km

40 km to 100 km. Scan the QR Elevation gain 267m code and look at the maps to Time About 6 hrs. (includes rest time) check major sightseeing spots google and elevation! velodash Difficulty ԂԂ

01 Nakijin

Motobu Town

Kouri Ohashi Bridge 58 Kin Onna Village 58

Difficulty ԂԂԂ Yomitan 03 Village Okinawa 58 City 329 Uruma City Kadena Town 58 Chatan Town Kitanakagusuku Village Ginowan City 58 Nishihara IC Nakagusuku Village 04 Urasoe City Nishihara Town Peace Memorial Park Naha IC Yonabaru Town

Naha City Haebaru Town Spiritual ride around the southern part Nanjo 04 Tomigusuku/ 331 Yaese City City of the island Nakachi IC Tomigusuku 507 City This course has a lot of hills so use your lower gears. Ou Island Itoman /Seaside along Distance About 68 km City Yonabaru Town/Ganju-eki Nanjo/ Ou Island/South Station Yaese/ Elevation gain 443m Heiwa souzou no mori Park/ Time About 7 hrs. (includes rest time) Cape Kyan/Michi-no-eki(Roadside

Station) Itoman velodash Before you set out

Difficulty ԂԂԂ Okinawa main Okinawa island course

Kunigami Haneji Dam 58 Village

Enjoy the natural beauty of Nago and Remote island course 02 challenge yourself on some hill climbs Higashi Kouri Island Village Includes three challenging hill climbs. Ogimi Village Watch your speed on the way down. Yagaji Village Island Ooura Bay/Wansaka Ooura Park/ Haneji Dam 58 02 Distance About 42 km Elevation gain 610m

Time About 5 hrs. (includes rest time) velodash main island Okinawa 58 Nago City round trip course

329 Kyoda IC Difficulty Ginoza ԂԂԂԂ Village Town cycling holiday A new kind of

Ikei Island

Miyagi Island

Henza Island Kaichu Road Hamahiga Island etlbk Useful information Rental bike Ride from the east coast to 03 the west coast and the resorts in the central part of the island Long course with ups and downs

Kaichu Road/Hamahiga Island/ Katsuren Castle Site/ Urumarche/Michi-no-eki(Roadside Station)/Kadena/Onna-no-eki/ Shinkaichi/Kin Bay velodash Distance About 95 km Along the coast of Onna Village Elevation gain 418m

Time About 9 hrs. (includes rest time) Pottering & The remote islands

Cycling See more of Miyako Island, Ishigaki Island and Kume Island and fall in love. Scan the QR code and look at Recommended the maps to check major sightseeing courses spots and elevation!

Difficulty Miyako Island ԂԂԂԂ

See the beautiful Miyako blue ocean and untouched natural beauty google About 55 minute flight from Okinawa main island

Ikema Island

Cape Higashi Hennazaki

Cycle around Distance About 94 km 01 Elevation gain 320m 03 01 Miyako Island Time About 8 hrs. (includes rest time)

Kaichu Park/Yukishio Museum/Ikema Ohashi Bridge/Shimajiri Forest/Higa Road Park/Cape Higashi Hennazaki/ Kaihoukan/Muiga/Imugya Marine Garden/Ueno German Culture Miyako Airport Village/Shima No Eki Miyako/Painagama Beach

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02 Difficulty Imugya Marine Garden ԂԂ Difficulty ԂԂԂ

Ikema Ohashi Bridge

Miyako Island Taira/ 03 Miyako Island Ueno/ Cycling 02 Cape Higashi Hennazaki Cycling

Miyako Island Marine Park/ German Garden Village/Uipya Road Park Yukishio Museum/Ikema Ohashi Bridge Imugya Marine Garden/Muiga/Kaihoukan Distance About 35 km Elevation gain 55m Cape Higashi Hennazaki/Underground dam park Miyako island Mamoru Time About 4 hrs. (includes rest time) velodash Distance About 36 km Elevation gain 256m velodash Time About 5 hrs. (includes rest time) Before you set out Ishigaki Island Difficulty Cycle around ԂԂԂԂ Ishigaki Island is 04 Ishigaki Island Hirakubosaki Lighthouse home to a variety of scenic spots, Toujin grave/Ishigaki Yaima Village/ including Kabira Bay, Kabira bay/Mangrove forest of the designated as one of Fukidou River/Hirakubosaki Lighthouse/ Japan’s top 100 Tamatorizaki observatory google landscapes. Distance About 107 km

About 1 hour flight main Okinawa Elevation gain 623m island course from Okinawa main island Time About 9 hrs. (includes rest time) velodash

Difficulty Painushima Airport/Sokobaru ԂԂԂ Dam/Yonehara Yaeyama Palm Colony/Mangrove forest of the 04 Fukidou River/Tamatorizaki Remote island course Observation Deck

Distance About 48 km

Elevation gain 453m

Time About 5 hrs. (includes rest time)

Yonehara Yaeyama Palm Colony

05 main island Okinawa Cycling in northern part Painushima round trip course 05 of Ishigaki Island velodash Ishigaki Airport

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Difficulty Ti-da Bridge/Tsumugi Bridge ԂԂԂ

KumeK Island cycling holiday A new kind of

BlessedBl d with abundant natural beauty, all of Kume

velodash Island is designated a nature park of google Bade Haus Kume Island/Mifuga/Hiyajo 06 Kume Island Cycling Banta/Tei-da Bridge Tsumugi Bridge About 35 minute flight About 3 hours and Distance About 33 km Elevation gain 255m 15 minutes by ferry

Time About 5 hrs. (includes rest time) from Okinawa main island Useful information Rental bike

06 Difficulty Resort Hotel Kume Island/ Ԃ Chura Fukugi/Tengogu/ Kumejima Tsumugi/Eef beach Kuma island Airport 07 Distance About 12 km Elevation gain 18m 89 Ou Island Time About 2 hrs. (includes rest time) Chura Fukugi

Kume Island Pottering 07 velodash Challenge yourself! Okinawa has a culture and natural beauty that you can only find on such a small island and each region has its own distinct feel. Cycle all the way around Cycle approximately 100 km a day over 4 days and experience all that Okinawa has to offer. Scan the QR code and look at the Okinawa main island google maps to check major sightseeing spots and elevation!

Difficulty ԂԂԂԂ day Journey up the west 1 coast resort

Mihama American Village/Kinabanjo/Sea Side Drive-In/ Kouki beach/Bise no fukugi/Rikarika Warumi/ Kouri Island Nakijin Distance About 105 km 449 Village Elevation gain 462m Along the coast of Onna Village Time About 8 hrs. (includes rest time) Motobu Town velodash

day Ginoza Difficulty 1 ԂԂԂ 58 Kin Cape Kyan Onna Village

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Yomitan Village 58 Okinawa City 329 Uruma City Kadena Town Chatan start&goal Town Kitanakagusuku Ginowan Village City Nishihara IC Nakagusuku Village Urasoe City day Visit the sacred sites Nishihara Town from the Ryukyu Dynasty and battlefields Naha IC Yonabaru Town 4 329 Naha Airport Haebaru Naha City Town Ganju-eki Nanjo/Minami-no Eki Yaese/ Nanjo City Himeyuri-no-to Monument/Cape Kyan/Michi-no-eki Yaese City (Roadside Station) Itoman/Senaga Island Tomigusuku/ Tomigusuku 507 Nakachi IC City Ou Island Distance About 70 km Elevation gain 372m Itoman City Time About 6 hrs. (includes rest time) velodash day 4 Before you set out

Difficulty ԂԂԂԂԂ Okinawa main Okinawa island course

day Kunigami 2 Village Okuyanbaru no Sato Remote island course Higashi Village day Experience the natural beauty Kouri Island of the Yanbaru region Ogimi Village 2 Yagaji Island Yanbaru no mori Visitor Center/Yuiyui Kunigami/ 505 /Okuyanbaru no Sato/Community store/ Sunrise Higashi

Distance About 109 km Elevation gain 1132m main island Okinawa Nago City 58 round trip course Time About 10 hrs. (includes rest time) velodash

329 Kyoda IC

Village

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Ikei Island

Miyagi Island

Henza Island

Hamahiga Island

Katsuren Castle Site Useful information Rental bike

day Explore the east coast and discover the charm 3 of Okinawa

Wansaka Oura Park/Michi-no-eki(Roadside Distance About 108 km Station) Ginoza/Kin Bay/Kaichu Road/ Elevation gain 722m Katsuren Castle Site/Okinawa Comprehensive Athletic Park Time About 9 hrs. (includes rest time)

velodash Riding around an unfamiliar area can be daunting. Recommended! Discover places that even the locals don’t know Let one of our local accredited guides about together with our qualified guides! show you around. Guided tours

Discover areas not included in

the guide books and other Guided tours are based primarily around Naha and will Tours cater from 1 rider and include leisurely rides hidden treasures. take you around the popular sightseeing spots like around Naha and tours to the cafes in Chatan. Kokusai St. and also introduce you to the history and Enjoy a ride with added peace culture of Okinawa. Ride on your own, as part of a group or take one of our long rides. of mind and discover more Naha Chatan Along the southern coast Naha Urasoe about the charm of Okinawa Churapota RUN RIDE POINT from our friendly guides. 098-888-0064 098-917-6440 No. of people: 2-6 people No. of people: 1-5 people Languages: English Languages: English

Experience “slow tourism” riding at 15 km/h Free photographs, guides can speak English and Chinese. and “thalassotherapy” as part of Enjoy a leisurely cycling tour along Guided tours around spots recommended a new kind of cycling holiday. the beautiful oceanside. by the owner.

We offer a new kind of cycling holiday with a variety of Cycling courses can be arranged to suit individual riding No bags necessary! Take a rental bike and ride around tours to fully enjoy Okinawa that also include pickup and ability. Customers can receive photos taken during the Okinawa on your own customized tour. drop off services. tour for free.

Naha Chatan Onna Tomigusuku City Itoman City Naha Chatan Northern part of the main island Kunigami KARIYUSHI Hotels OKK Diving & Cycling Okinawa Jiyujikan RIDE & STAY 098-866-0791 098-943-1161 http://ride-stay.com No. of people: 2-30 people No. of people: 1 person or more No. of people: 1 person or more Languages: English, Chinese Languages: English, Chinese Languages: English, Chinese

Monthly Ride Cycle around a different part of Okinawa Anyone can main island each month. participate! Regular cycling events [Organizer] Okinawa Cycling Association [Date] Generally the 2nd Sunday of each month [Time] Meet at 8:00 and finish around 14:00 [Distance] 40-70km

Cycling events you can Good Morning Ride Ideal for beginners! enjoy with local riders. [Organizer] Okinawa Ringyo Co., Ltd. Casual riding groups. [Date] Generally the 1st Saturday of each month [Time] Meet at 7:00 and finish around 10:00 [Distance] About 15-20km

See below for inquiries about other cycling events in Okinawa. Okinawa Cycle Tourism Association (OCTA) [email protected] Please feel free to contact us for details. facebook Before you set out See below for a list of the area offering rental Cycle friendly area bike and a comprehensive range of (City/Town/Village) recommended cycling courses, etc. Let them uncover the local charm.

1 Nanjo City Tourism Association 098-948-4611 Okinawa main Okinawa 541 Chinenkudeken, Nanjo City [Business hours] 9:00-18:00 island course [email protected]

Electric power assisted rental bikes (standard bikes) are available. Cycle around and enjoy the abundant natural beauty, history, culture and people of Nanjo.

Bicycle City planning promotion office, Remote island course 2 Commerce and Tourism Bureau, Nago City Office 2F, Nago City Industrial Support Center, 0980-53-7530 1-19-24 Oonaka, Nago City [Business hours] 8:30-17:15

Nago City is the birthplace of the bicycle culture in Okinawa Prefecture. We are working to build and promote the “Cycling Golden Route”. Okinawa main island Okinawa round trip course

3 Kumejima Town Tourist Association 098-851-7973 160-57 Higa, Kumejima Town (Information plaza) [Business hours] 8:30-17:30 [email protected]

We offer rental bike and a full range of cycle-friendly hotels. “Sugar Ride Kume Island” is also a popular cycling event with a lot of repeat riders. cycling holiday A new kind of

The bike share scheme allows to you rent a bike for as long as you like, when you need it. Bicycles can be Bike share rented from multiple bike stations. Check for a bike docking station near you and get on your bike! etlbk Useful information Rental bike

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Main service areas Main service areas Naha City/Chatan Town Naha City/Urasoe City/Ginowan City/Okinawa City/Onna Village/Nago City/Motobu Town Bicycle types Electric power Bicycle types assisted bike Electric power assisted bike How to Use See the website for How to Use details, including prices See the website for details, including prices Southern Okinawa main island Languages English

Rental bike 1 Okinawa Ringyo Haebaru store 517-3 Kanegusuku, Haebaru Town 098-888-0064 [email protected] https://okirin.ti-da.net/ [Business hours] 10:00-19:00 [Regular holiday] Tuesday

See our list of recommended rental bike shops. Bike types Cross bike, Road bike, E-Bike All bikes are carefully maintained so that you can How to make a reservation E-mail/Phone call/Store enjoy your ride in total safety. Other Drop offs, deliveries, on-site repairs, guided tours

Naha Languages English Naha Languages English, Chinese

2 Okinawa Ringyo Maejima 2 3 Okinawa Jiyujikan RIDE&STAY 2-10-3 Maejima Naha City 1-31-21 Mihara, Naha City 098-943-6768 098-943-2853 [email protected] *See the website for details. https://okirin.ti-da.net/ [email protected] [Business hours] 7:00-20:00 [Regular holiday] Open all year round http://ride-stay.com Bike types Cross bike, Road bike, E-Bike Bike types Cross bike, Road bike, Junior road, E-Bike How to make a reservation E-mail/Phone call/Store How to make a reservation Reservation Form/Email/Phone call /Store Other Ride and drop, bike delivery, roadside service, guided tours Other Bookings essential

Northern Okinawa main island Languages English Chatan Languages English

4 Noleggio cycle 5 SUNSET BIKES 090-9290-4439 (Enomoto) 2-5-17 Mihama, Chatan Town [email protected] 098-955-2694 https://www.noleggio-cicli.blue/ [email protected] http://sunset-bikes.com/ Bike types Mini velo, Cross-bike [Business hours] 11:00-19:30 [Regular holiday] Open all year round How to make a reservation Reservation Form/Phone call/E-mail Other Delivered rental bikes (bikes can be delivered to and collected Bike types Cross bike, Road bike from your desired location, free delivery to Nago and Nakijin), How to make a reservation E-mail/Phone call/Store luggage storage, guided tours, cycling route information Other Bike availability subject to weather

Northern Okinawa main island Languages English Northern Okinawa main island Languages English

6 Hub Cycle Okinawa Main Store 7 Hub Cycle Okinawa 2nd shop 1-15-14-1 Minato Nago city (Inside Nago Bus Terminal) 0980-59-7356 422-2 Miyazato, Nago City [email protected] 0980-59-4476 https://www.hubcycleokinawa.com/ [email protected] [Business hours] 10:30-19:30 [Regular holiday] Wednesday https://www.hubcycle-cafelounge.com/ [Business hours] 9:00-19:00 [Regular holiday] Thursday Bike types City bike, Road bike, Kids bike Bike types City bike, Road bike, Kids bike How to make a reservation Email/Phone call/Store How to make a reservation Email/Phone call/Store Other Luggage storage (no charge) Kume Island Languages English Kume Island Languages English Before you set out

8 RESORT HOTEL KUME ISLAND 9 KUMEJIMA EEF BEACH HOTEL 411 Magari, Kumejima Town 548 Janado, Kumejima town 098-985-8001 098-985-7111 https://kumeisland.com/ https://www.courthotels.co.jp/kumejima/ [Rental hours] 9:00-18:00 [Regular holiday] Open all year round [Rental hours] 9:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00

Bike types Cross bike, Road bike Bike types Cross Bike Okinawa main Okinawa

Option Helmet 500 yen Option Helmet is free of charge island course

Kume Island Languages English Kume Island Languages English Remote island course 10 Cypress Resort Kume Island 11 Home Plaza Yoshinaga 803-1 Oohara Kumejima Town 188-7 Higa, Kumejima Town 098-985-3700 098-985-8869 https://www.cypresshotels.jp/kumejima/ [Rental hours] Mon-Sat 8:00-19:00 [Rental hours] 9:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00 Sun 9:00-18:00

Bike types Mini velo, Cross-bike, Electric assist Bike types Cross bike, Road bike Other Bike rental for guests only Option Free helmet rental Okinawa main island Okinawa

*Overnight rentals OK round trip course

Ishigaki Island Languages English Ishigaki Island Languages English

12 Happy Pedal 13 POTTERING OKINAWA 2064-470 Oohama Ishigaki City 519-19 Shiraho, Ishigaki City cycling holiday 0980-87-0967 090-7921-7349 A new kind of [email protected] https://pottering.okinawa/ https://happy-pedal.jp/ [Rental hours] 8:30-18:00 [Regular holiday] None Bike types Road bike Bike types Road bike How to make a reservation Phone call/Reservation Form How to make a reservation Reservation Form/Phone call Option Riding with staff, support car Option Guide's support service Other Included (delivery to your location, pickup service, helmet, bike Other Included (bike delivery/collection, helmet, front light, tail light, computer, day light, puncture repair kit, chain lock, bottled drink) puncture repair kit, spare tube, pump, bike computer, etc.) Rental bike

Ishigaki Island Languages English Miyako Island Languages English

14 Ishigaki Jitensha Shoukai 15 Rent cycle Plussnido 13-3 Misakicho Ishigaki City Pottering at Miyako Island 0980-82-3255 Please see the website for details

[Rental hours] 9:00-19:00 on rental bikes. Useful information [Regular holiday] Sunday http://www.plus2do.jp/index.html

Bike types Cross bike, Road bike How to make a reservation Phone call/Store Support for when punctures and other problems happen on the road. See our list of shops that offer Bike repair shops roadside support. *Please note that a rapid response may not be possible at all times.

1 Okinawa Ringyo Haebaru store 2 Okinawa Ringyo Maejima 2 517-3 Kanegusuku, Haebaru Town 098-888-0064 2-10-3 Maejima Naha City 098-943-6768 Business hours 10:00-19:00Regular holiday Tuesday Business hours 7:00-20:00Regular holiday Open all year round https://okirin.ti-da.net/ https://okirin.ti-da.net/ Languages English Bike types City, Electric, Mini velo, MTB, Cross, Road, Kids Bike types City, Electric, Mini velo, MTB, Cross, Road, Kids Repairs All adjustments, puncture repairs Repairs All adjustments, puncture repairs Area All of the main island (3,000-8,000 yen) Area All of the main island (3,000-8,000 yen)

3 Hub Cycle Okinawa Main Store 4 Haneji CYCLE REPAIR SERVICE 1-15-14-1 Minato Nago city 0980-59-7356 [email protected] 090-9784-6074 (Nakasone) Business hours 10:30-19:30Regular holiday Wednesday Hours Weekends and weekdays (After 18:00) https://www.hubcycleokinawa.com/ Languages English https://haneji-cycle-repair.net/ Languages English Bike types City bike, Road bike, Kids bike Bike types Cross bike / Road bike Repairs All adjustments, puncture repairs Repairs All adjustments, puncture repairs Nago City/Nakijin Village/ Motobu Town/Ogimi Village/ Area Nago City/Motobu Town/Ogimi Village/Kunigami Village/ Kunigami Village/Higashi Village/Ginowan Village/Onna Village Area Onna Village/Ginoza Village/Kin Town

How to travel with your bike when cycling Ride your own Traveling by plane around Okinawa. bike around Moving around by plane is necessary in Okinawa! with your bike Okinawa, so let’s look at some important points when traveling with your bike.

When traveling on a plane with your bike, you will Bike bag Traveling with need a special bike bag in which to store your bike. your bike Special care needs to be taken to prevent your bike being damaged while in the bag. Make sure to protect your bike using commercially available You will need a bike bag, hard fittings and covers. case or cardboard box!! 1 2 3 End metal Derailleur end fittings metal fittings

Sprocket cover

Use commercially available end metal fittings on Secure end metal fittings to the rear too. Push the A sprocket cover will help protect the frame from your front forks to prevent damage. End metal derailleur down to protect it. being scratched or getting dirty. A chain cover will fittings are a must-have item when traveling with also help keep your bike clean! your bike!

!! Inquire with your airline about baggage allowances.

*Changes in air pressure can cause punctures. Let out all the air from your tires before travelling. *Crowding can be expected during cycling events. There may be times you cannot load your bike on the plane you are boarding. Okinawa Cycling Calendar Before you set out

The climate on the tropical island of Okinawa is vastly different to that of Honshu, the main island of Japan. See below for temperature changes over the year and what to wear. Use this information to prepare for your travels!!

Average temperature/ Feels like Recommended clothing/items Okinawa main Okinawa

rainfall island course Temperature difference to mainland Japan is about +10°C. This time of 17.0°C year is characterized by strong seasonal winds and rain. In addition to Jan. Chilly inner wear, you will feel most comfortable wearing 2 long sleeve cycling 107.0mm shirts or 1 long sleeve shirt with a windbreaker (no sleeves OK). We recommend wearing fleece lined, long bike pants.

Like January, the temperature can change from being hot to cold 17.1°C although there are more warmer days. We recommend a raincoat in Feb. Chilly case of sudden showers. This time of year, Okinawa sees a large Remote island course 119.7mm number of visitors including professional teams and riders from both Japan and overseas chasing the warmer weather.

We recommend wearing inner wear and a thin, long sleeve shirt. Bring a 18.9°C Mar. Warm raincoat for the rain and sudden drops in temperature. We recommend 161.4mm normal bike pants with removable leggings. We recommend ladies wear thin, long bike pants.

This is the start of summer in Okinawa. If you feel the heat, you may be 21.4°C OK in a short sleeve shirt, but we recommend wearing a long sleeve shirt

Apr. Warm that you can remove easily or long sleeve inner wear. Short bike pants main island Okinawa 165.7mm are also suitable. Ladies may want to wear thin, long bike pants that will round trip course also serve as protection against the sun.

Early May can be hot and humid with the wet season setting in around May 24.0°C Humid the end of golden week. You will need long sleeves and a raincoat when 231.6mm (rainyseason) it starts to rain. Short bike pants will be suitable. Ladies may want to wear thin, long bike pants that will also serve as protection against the sun.

Wet season continues to the end of the month. Short sleeves are fine but 26.8°C Humid you may need arm covers if you are concerned about sunburn. Short Jun. bike pants are suitable however ladies may want to wear thin, long bike

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247.2mm A new kind of pants that will also serve as protection against the sun. This is the peak of summer! Although it gets very hot after 10 am, the 28.9°C Jul. Very hot maximum temperature is not that high compared to mainland Japan. 141.4mm Similarly to May and June, we recommend thin clothing, however it is necessary to protect yourself against sunstroke and ultraviolet rays. The sun is very hot with temperatures getting very high after 10 am. 28.7°C Aug. Very hot Similarly to May and June, we recommend thin clothing, however it is 240.5mm necessary to protect yourself against sunstroke and ultraviolet rays. Care should be taken against squalls where a lot of rain can fall in certain areas.

Hot temperatures continue through to the middle of the month. It gets Rental bike 27.6°C very hot after 10 am. Similarly to May and June, we recommend thin Sep. Very hot clothing, however it is necessary to protect yourself against sunstroke 260.5mm and ultraviolet rays. Nightfall can appear to come quickly. You might want to check the brightness of your sunglasses.

The sun starts to lose some of its bite. Mornings and evenings are cooler 25.2°C Oct. Cool making this an ideal time of the year for training. You can wear short 152.9mm sleeves and pants, but it might be an idea to pack arm covers for when the temperature drops suddenly. Useful information Starts to feel more like autumn with comfortable weather continuing. 22.1°C Nov. Cool While the mornings can be cool, by the middle of the day the 110.2mm temperature is the same as summer. Short sleeves and pants are suitable. Similar to October, you may want to pack arm covers, etc.

Overcast conditions become more frequent and the days grow shorter. 18.7°C While a long sleeve shirt with a fleece lining will not be over the top, you Dec. Cold may be more comfortable wearing a thin, long sleeve shirt with long 102.8mm sleeve inner wear. You can wear short bike pants, but it might be an idea to pack leg warmers as well. Access to Okinawa 6DSSRUR Okinawa Tourist information web site %HLMLQJ 7LDQMLQ 6HRXO 'DHJX 1DJR\D 7RN\R %XVDQ &HQWUDLU 2VDND (HDQHGD )XNXRND 1DULWD

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