INFORMATION
2020年2月21日
【Information】Prevention of Coronavirus Infection
Thank you for using us always. For expansion of the infection of Coronavirus, in order to ensure our customers to stay healthy and safety, we take extra care for the following measures. Wearing Mask Staffs may wear masks and gloves, depending on the circumstances, taking into account the health and safety of the customers and staffs. Sanitization of rental items We do sanitize our rental bicycles and helmets so that customers can use them safely. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. *Please check out more and new information about COVID-19 on the website of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. ➡https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/newpage_00032.html
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2019年12月24日
【Canceled due to lack of snow】WINTER FUN RIDE! ＊Mountainbiking in the Snow !＊
We will have a “Fun Ride” in which we staffs and you enjoy cycling together.
We organized a fun event in which you will have fun of riding and playing in the snow! If you have a mountain bike, you can ride even in the snow.
We have lots of snow every winter here in Maibara.
Usually, you can’t cycle when it snows, that’s the reason why our rental bicycle shop is closed during winter.
However, we have a way to enjoy cycling even in the snow. It’s mountain bike. So, why don’t we play in the snow, by mountainbiking!
We don’t have so many mountain bikes for rental, but we can arrange a few ones for this event specially.
Don’t worry about biking in the snow even if you’re a beginner. Some experienced staffs will be with you.
Let’s hung out for the winter wonderland together!
■Date and Time
February 23（Sun）, 2020 10:00 am – 2:00 pm ※Meeting Time/9:50 am
■Meeting Point
Ibuki Town, in Maibara City
*We will decide the meeting point depending on the amount of snowfall, then will let you know where we meet, and the details there, 1 week before.
■Fee
FREE
※Please prepare the budget for the lunch, etc.
■Rental Bicycle
If you don’t have your own moutainbike, you can rent our moutainbike.（5280 yen/1 bike）
Please let us know that at the application, if you’d like to rent one.
■What to bring
・Mountainbike & Helmet（Wearing helmet is necessary）
・Clothing for outdoors in winter
■Number of Participants
Maximum 10 people
■In case of bad weather..
We make a decision according to the weather forecast before that day, and let you know if the event will take place or not.
■ Our Wish
This is just a ride event in which both we and participants enjoy cycling easily. It’s not an official paid tour, so we won’t get insurance. Thank you for your understanding.
・Please get insurance by yourself, if you would like to do.
➩Recommended insurance: 1DAY Leisure Insurance by LINE（500 yen ～）
https://www.ms-ins.com/personal/travel/oneday/
■Application
For an application, please let us know the information below via email, phone, or SNS message.
●Name
●Phone number
●Email address
●Rental Bike Use or not
※Application deadline※ ➡ February 16（Sun）,2020
■Application and Inquiries
BIWAICHI RENTAL CYCLE
Phone：090-3863-8453 / Email：mail@biwaichi-cycling.com
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2019年12月5日
WINTER CLOSING【2019/12/16-2020/2/21】
Thank you for using our rental bike shop this year as well.
It’s the time again that we should tell you about our winter closing.
We will close our shop during winter, from December 16th, 2019 until February 21, 2020.
Because here the north area of Shiga Prefecture will be covered with snow, at least the road will be icy, it is not good condition for biking.
We staffs are taking break during New Year’s holidays from Dec. 29, 2019 to Jan. 10, 2020.
If you have any questions about our rental bicycle service or something about cycling around Lake Biwa, please contact us via email or phone after Jan. 10th.
Making reservations is available online during our break as well but our checking/confirming and reply will be done after Jan. 10th.
Thank you for your understanding.
We will start to accept reservations on January 11st in 2020.
And we will re-open our shop and start to rent bikes on February 22, Saturday.
See you next spring! And, you know, Tokyo Olimpic 2020 will take place next summer!! Can’t wait!
We wish you all have a great and happy Christmas & winter season☆彡
Looking forward to meeting wonderful guys in 2020, too!
Best regards, all the staffs of BIWAICHI RENTAL CYCLE
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2019年10月26日
Fun Ride on November 17th! – Enjoy Fall Colors! –
～ Let’s take a bike day trip with us! ～
Enjoy fall colors!
➡We’ve done it! Check out the report!☞【Enjoyed cycling and autumn colors!】
We’ll have a “Fun Ride” in which we staffs and you enjoy cycling together!
We made a cycling plan for Eigenji Temple in Higashiomi.
Autumn season is there, so why don’t you enjoy the colorful leaves? Red colored leaves and temple is so scenic!
And the autumn air is comfortably cool, it’s the best chance to ride around and you’ll feel great by cycling!
Since we staffs go with you, you can ride easily without getting lost.
“I’m interested in riding a sport bicycle.“
“I want companions who enjoy cycling together.“
“I’d like to get more information about cycling route around.“
If you think so, why don’t you hang out with us!?
■Subject
・9 aged and over
・A person who will follow our instructions
■Date
November 17（Sun）, 2019
■Time
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
■Meeting Point
JR Maibara station east gate
■Itinerary
Echigawa station（Omirailway） – Marguerite Station（Road station） – Eigenji Temple – Echigawa station
■Ride Distance
34 km
■Fee
FREE
※Admission for Eigenji Temple is 500 yen. Please prepare the budget for the admission and lunch, etc.
■Rental Bicycle
If you don’t have your own bike, you can rent our rental bicycle.
Please let us know that at the application, if you’d like to rent one.
（Cross bike：5280 yen / Road bike：6380 yen ）
■What to bring
・Bike & Helmet（Wearing helmet is necessary）
・Clothing for outdoors
・Drink
■Number of Participants
Maximum 10 people
■In case of bad weather..
We make a decision according to the weather forecast two days before that day, and let you know if the event will take place or not.
■Our Wish
This is just a ride event in which both we and participants enjoy cycling easily. It’s not an official paid tour, so we won’t get insurance. Thank you for your understanding.
・Please get insurance by yourself, if you would like to do.
➩Recommended insurance: 1DAY Leisure Insurance by LINE（500 yen ～）
https://www.ms-ins.com/personal/travel/oneday/
■Application
For an application, please let us know the information below via email, phone, or SNS message.
●Name
●Phone number
●Email address
●Rental Bike Use or not
※Application deadline※ ➡November 15（Fri）
■Application and Inquiries
BIWAICHI RENTAL CYCLE
Phone：090-3863-8453 / Email：mail@biwaichi-cycling.com
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2019年10月10日
Temporarily close due to Typhoon Hagibis approaching
Thank you for using us always. A powerful typhoon ” Hagibis ” is coming now. According to the weather forecast, the typhoon Hagibis will hit the Kansai region, including Shiga prefecture, this Saturday on October 12th. Therefore, we decided to close our shop on October 12th（Sat）temporarily. Thank you for your understanding. ★It is predicted that the typhoon will cause some damage here in Shiga prefecture. Please catch the latest information.
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2019年8月31日
【IMPORTANT】Rental Price Increase Notice
RENTAL PRICE INCREASE NOTICE Thank you for using our service of BIWAICHI RENTAL CYCLE. The price increase of materials has affected our bicycle maintenance cost ever, furthermore, the consumption tax rate will increase 10% from October 1, 2019. We have tried to maintain our current pricing as long as possible, but it became difficult for us to continue to do so. We will revise our prices on bicycle rental service effective October 1, 2019. Regarding the reservation which you would make by September 30, 2019, even though it is the reservation for the date on or after October 1, 2019, we will take your reservation at the current pricing. e.g. If you would like to rent a bicycle on October 5 and make the reservation on September 27, you can use our service at the price before the revision on that day. We will make further efforts in providing better service. We appreciate your understanding.
From October 1st, 2019 ○Rental Price 【Current Price】3,500 JPY～ ➡ 【Revised Price】3,800 JPY（ex）～ ○Return Option Fee 【Current Price】2,500 JPY ➡ 【Revised Price】3,000 JPY（ex）
※As for the other items of the price revision, please check the provisional list. → Provised Price List【From Oct. 1, 2019】 ※We will update the price list on this Website on October 1, 2019. August 31, 2019 NPO Gokanseikatsu
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2019年8月13日
Temporarily close due to Typhoon Krosa approaching
Thank you for using us always. A large typhoon “Krosa ” is coming now. According to the weather forecast, the typhoon Krosa will hit the Kansai region, including Shiga prefecture, this Thursday on August 15th. Therefore, we decided to close our shop on August 15th（Thu）temporarily. Thank you for your understanding. ★It is predicted that the typhoon will cause some damage here in Shiga prefecture. Please catch the latest information.
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2019年7月19日
Fun Ride on August 4th! – Cycling tour to Kawachi Wind Cave –
～ Let’s take a bike day trip with us! ～
Cycle to “Kawachi Wind Cave”!
➡We’ve done it! Check out the report!☞【FUN RIDE was really fun!】 We’ll have a “Fun Ride” in which we staffs and you enjoy cycling together! We made a cycling plan for Kawachi Wind Cave in Taga Town. As it’s hot summer, why don’t you enjoy the COOL nature? You can cool down by fantastic caving, and by yummy shaved ice!! Also cycling along beautiful river in the mountain is so nice! Since we staffs go with you, you can ride easily without getting lost. “I’m interested in riding a sport bicycle.“ “I want companions who enjoy cycling together.“ “I’d like to get more information about cycling route around.“ If you think so, why don’t you hang out with us!? ■Subject ・9 aged and over ・A person who will follow our instructions ■Date August 4（Sun）, 2019 ■Time 10:00 am – afternoon（※） ※Exact finish time is not set up. Maybe it’ll be around 2:00 pm. ■Meeting Point JR Maibara station east gate ■Itinerary Maibara – Kawachi Wind Cave（Go around & Lunch Time） – Maibara ■Ride Distance 30 km ■Fee FREE ※Admission for Kawachi Wind Cave is 500 yen, and the shaved ice is 650 yen. Please prepare the budget for the admission and lunch, etc. （The restaurant “Kazamidori” also provides soba noodle lunch.） ■Rental Bicycle If you don’t have your own bike, you can rent our rental bicycle. Please let us know that at the application, if you’d like to rent one. （Cross bike：4500 yen / Road bike：5500 yen ） ■What to bring ・Bike & Helmet（Wearing helmet is necessary） ・Clothing for outdoors ・Drink ■Number of Participants Maximum 10 people ■In case of bad weather.. We make a decision according to the weather forecast two days before that day, and let you know if the event will take place or not. ■Our Wish This is just a ride event in which both we and participants enjoy cycling easily. It’s not an official paid tour, so we won’t get insurance. Thank you for your understanding. ・Please get insurance by yourself, if you would like to do. ➩Recommended insurance: 1DAY Leisure Insurance by LINE（500 yen ～） https://www.ms-ins.com/personal/travel/oneday/ ■Application For an application, please let us know the information below via email, phone, or SNS message. ●Name ●Phone number ●Email address ●Rental Bike Use or not ※Application deadline※ ➡July 30（Tue） ■Application and Inquiries BIWAICHI RENTAL CYCLE Phone：090-3863-8453 / Email：mail@biwaichi-cycling.com ↓Let’s enjoy such a great shaved ice!
↓Definitely worth visiting! Get a COOOOL!!
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2019年6月4日
The Rainy Season Promotion 2019 Now !
The rainy season promotion will come again this year! We have provided this unique promotion every rainy season, since customers looked fun and got excited with rolling a dice.
In the rainy season, the condition becomes a little difficult for cycling. So, we arrange this promotion for those who would try to cycle despite of the rain. We would like them to pump up their motivation by getting a free service or a present as follows!
Let’s enjoy!★ This promotion period is limited in the rainy season from June 8(Sat) to July 19(Fri) in 2019★
～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～Special 1： Get a present or free option service!
●Let’s roll the dice !
➡You will get one of six services or presents! We prepare one service or present according to the number of the dice.
You might get a service of “500 yen OFF the rental price”, if you’re lucky!(depends on the number of dice!)Special 2： Fender for free !
●Usually our rental bikes don’t have a fender.
➡When you use our rental bike and it’s rainy, we attach a fender to your bike for free.
Special 3： Cancellation fee becomes free when it rains.
➡Only during this promotion, the cancellation becomes free only when the reason is the rainy weather.
～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～ ⇩The view of plum blossoms algae blooming in Jizogawa river, that is flowing in Samegai Town, where is 5 kilometers to the east of Maibara station. A good spot worth visiting by bicycle!
⇩So pretty flowers in clear water.You can see them only in summer season.
About the flower ➡ http://kitabiwako.jp/spot/spot_362/
2019年6月3日
We’ll have a Fun Ride on June 30! – Cycling tour to Sekigahara –
～ Let’s take a bike day trip with us! ～
Cycle to a historical site “Sekigahara”!
We’ll have a “Fun Ride” in which we staffs and you enjoy cycling together! We made a cycling plan in which we will cycle to Sekigahara in Gifu from Maibara. Sekigahara town is actually next to Maibara. Go through old street “nakasendo” and reach to “Sekigahara Warland”, where is said one of 100 mysterious spots in Japan. Sekigahara is so famous for historical site in fact. As we staffs go with you, you can ride easily without getting lost. “I’m interested in riding a sport bicycle.“ “I want companions who enjoy cycling together.“ “I’d like to get more information about cycling route around.“ If you think so, why don’t you hang out with us!? →→→→→→★★There’s Special benefits for participants★★←←←←←← ■Subject ・20 aged and over ・A person who will follow our instructions ■Date June 30（Sun）, 2019 ■Time 9：15 am – afternoon（※） ※Exact finish time is not set up. ■Meeting Point JR Maibara station east gate ■Itinerary Maibara – Sekigahara（Go around & Lunch Time） – Maibara ■Ride Distance 40 km ■Fee FREE ※Admission for Sekigahara Warland is 500 yen. Please prepare the budget for the admission and lunch, etc. ■Rental Bicycle If you don’t have your own bike, you can rent our rental bicycle. Please let us know that at the application, if you’d like to rent one. （Cross bike：4500 yen / Road bike：5500 yen ） ■What to bring ・Bike & Helmet（Wearing helmet is necessary） ・Clothing for outdoors ・Drink ■Number of Participants Maximum 10 people ■In case of bad weather.. We make a decision according to the weather forecast two days before that day, and let you know if the event will take place or not. ■Our Wish This is just a ride event in which both we and participants enjoy cycling easily. It’s not an official paid tour, so we won’t get insurance. Thank you for your understanding. ・Please get insurance by yourself, if you would like to do. ➩Recommended insurance: 1DAY Leisure Insurance by LINE（500 yen ～） https://www.ms-ins.com/personal/travel/oneday/ ■Application For an application, please let us know the information below via email, phone, or SNS message. ●Name ●Phone number ●Email address ●Rental Bike Use or not ※Application deadline※ ➡June 25（Tue） ■Application and Inquiries BIWAICHI RENTAL CYCLE Phone：090-3863-8453 / Email：mail@biwaichi-cycling.com ↓Let’s enjoy “Sekigahara Warland”!-Sekigahara is the historical place where the biggest, bloodest battle of the Samurai took place in the warring states period.
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