Night Pedal Cruising

Beginning in August 2008 and taking place on every third Saturday of the month (rain, hail or shine) Tokyo’s Night Pedal Cruising Rides have been a staple of Tokyo’s cycling calendar one can always rely on. Hosted by a dedicated group of volunteers Night Pedal Cruising is a casual ride where the emphasis is not on speed nor distance, but on having a good time, cycling at a leisurely pace that allows riders to pull up alongside each other and strike up a friendly conversation.

The relaxed nature of this monthly ride attracts young and old, male, female, singles and families on the widest range of bicycles you’ll see anywhere in Japan including stock standard road and mountain bikes, cargo bikes, the ever faithful mamachai, tandems, recumbents and hand built tall bikes that will leave you in awe. Accompanied by bright lights and loud music Night Pedal Cruising Rides resemble the famous San Jose Bike Party, and regular themed rides including Halloween and Christmas create quite a spectacle showing passers by just how fun and social cycling can be.

A ride not about cyclists, or bicycles, but building friendships and having a good time, Tokyo’s Night Pedal Cruising Rides are not to be missed.