Come join us celebrate the earth on our annual Earthday Tokyo bicycle ride. Enjoy the health and environmental benefits of cycling during our 16 kilometer route which will go through some famous Tokyo sites such as the Imperial Palace, Tokyo Tower, and Jingu-Gaien. You'll view these and other areas of Tokyo with new eyes as riding a bicycle refreshes the senses so you can better experience the world around you. You'll see trees in bloom, meet other friendly cyclists, and feel more connected to the earth. Go to http://earthdayride.org/tokyo/register.html and register today!
Date: April 20, 2008 (Sun)
Time: Ride starts at 13:00 (registration starts at 11am)
Optional Bicycle Riding Class: We'll be offering bicycle riding training classes between 11am and 12:30. There will be two classes: 1) 3rd grade to junior high school students; and 2) high school students to adults. Maximum of 15 persons per class so please come early if you want to attend.
Start Place: Gaien-dori in the Jingu-Gaien area (on the street lined with ginkgo trees)
Fee: 500 yen (covers insurance as well as an Earthday sticker)
Number of Participants will be capped at 300 so register early. Pre- registration is required via the earthday site: http://earthdayride.org/
You must provide your own bicycle which must be equipped with brakes No cancellation due to rain Helmet and gloves are recommended Please observe all traffic laws Pace will be nice and slow to enjoy the scenery (7 ~ 10kms)
Become a Volunteer! Would you like to help make Earthday Ride 2008 a huge success? We're looking for volunteers to help staff our registration desk on April 20th and other tasks. If you're interested, please contact info@earthdayride.org.
This event is brought to you by the Tokyo Earthday Ride 2008 Committee. The organizers would also like to thank the following for their support: Urban Ecology Tokyo, Salon SHU, KUME Co.Ltd.