Knights in White Lycra

The Knights in White Lycra is a Tokyo-based charity cycling team of male & female Expatriates and Japanese, none of whom ride professionally, some who need to lose a few pounds, and many who have long lost their youth! Their common passion for cycling and a desire to help those less fortunate, motivates them to raise funds and awareness for community projects in Japan while enjoying their hobby.

The Knights in White Lycra was formed by pot-bellied middle aged businessmen in lycra (MAMIL’s), in a Tokyo-based British pub. A beer fuelled karaoke session uncovered the classic 60’s hit “Nights in White Satin” and thus the team found a name. In April 2013, ten Knights rode 320kms to Minamisoma and raised Y2.7 Million for the Save Minamisoma Project.

Since then the Knights charity rides have become an annual event which have raised over Y14 Million for charity and they have extended their activities to include social evenings, jumble sales and family rides.

The Cycling Embassy of Japan extends the utmost support to the Knights in White Lycra and their valiant fundraising efforts.