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Biwaichi

Biwaichi

Preparation for Biwaichi

helmet	For safety, please be sure to wear one.(Free rental available)
Eyewear	We recommend wearing sunglasses or glasses to protect your eyes from sunlight, flying insects, and flying stones from cars.(Free rental available)
Upper Body	Dress in layers to accommodate temperature changes.We recommend wearing underwear made of dry materials. Even in summer, wearing long sleeves will protect you from the sun and in case of a fall.
Lower Body	It is best to avoid stiff denim and other materials and choose something that will not interfere with pedaling.Cycling inner pants are recommended as they have padding to reduce pain in the buttocks.(Free saddle cover rental available (limited quantity))
gloves	We recommend wearing cycling gloves (available in stores for 800 yen including tax) as they will reduce the impact on your hands, but if you don't have any, any 100 yen shop gloves will do.Protects your hands in case of a fall.(Winter windproof gloves 800 yen (tax included))
shoes	We recommend low-cut, hard-soled athletic shoes. Velcro straps are better than shoelace straps because they prevent the laces from getting caught in the chain.
Bags	I recommend a waist bag.Pack your luggage small and light.If it doesn't fit, use a daypack.We do not recommend cross-body bags or one-shoulder bags as they put weight on one side, and large items such as rucksacks or backpacks are also unbalanced and unsuitable.(Waist bags available for rental for 500 yen)
Light	The driving schedule is basically from sunrise to sunset, but it is necessary after sunset and when passing through tunnels. (Rental bicycles come standard with a light that can be used with three AAA batteries or two AA batteries.) *When riding at night, be sure to be fully prepared by using additional lights and taillights.
Food and Drink	Please make sure to drink plenty of water. (Rental bicycles come equipped with bottle cages as standard.) We also recommend that you replenish your body with nutrients every 1 to 2 hours. Please be aware that if you ride for more than two hours without consuming any nutrition, you risk experiencing a condition known as "hunger knock," in which your physical strength drops rapidly.
punk	The most common problem is a flat tire.Please prepare Quick Shot (puncture repair agent), tube, tools, and a portable air pump.(Although they are available for free rental, there is a charge for the Quick Shot Tubes after use.)
insurance	We have insurance for bodily injury and property damage, as well as bicycle theft. However, please understand that we do not provide insurance for your own injuries.