Okinawa Cycling Association monthly ride
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The Okinawa Cycling Association's monthly ride is a guided Sunday group ride (33 km in October 2026) for ¥1,500, or ¥1,000 for students, with insurance, snacks and ride leaders included, booked through Okinawa Ringyo and scheduled through the winter, including 15 February 2026 from Yonabaru.
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For a visitor on a February trip, this is a simple way to ride with Okinawan cyclists. The association splits riders into groups of five to ten behind a leader, provides snacks at the stops and covers you with insurance, and the route goes out on the Velodash app beforehand. The December 2025 and February 2026 rides were set to leave from Yonakohama Park in Yonabaru, and October 2026's runs 33 km from Kaiho Park in Okinawa City.
Okinawa Ringyo also hosts a smaller morning ride from its Haebaru shop at 07:30 on the first Saturday of most months, for ¥1,100 and 20 riders, with winter 2026 dates set for 7 February and 7 March. Both rides are called off when a typhoon threatens, and every September the monthly ride turns into a litter pick along the Tour de Okinawa course.
Courses
- A course, 18 October 2026, from Kaiho Park in Okinawa City (50 places)33 km
Worth knowing
- Have your bike checked by a shop before the ride and bring a full bottle; the association asks for both.
- Rent from Okinawa Ringyo if you're travelling without a bike; the association office sits in the same Haebaru shop.
FAQ
Quick answers about Okinawa Cycling Association monthly rideよくある質問
Are there group rides in Okinawa that visitors can join?
Yes. The Okinawa Cycling Association runs a monthly Sunday group ride, 33 km in October 2026, for ¥1,500 with insurance, snacks and ride leaders, booked through Okinawa Ringyo in Haebaru. Okinawa Ringyo also runs a first-Saturday morning ride for ¥1,100.
Is there a group ride in Okinawa in February?
Yes. The Okinawa Cycling Association's monthly ride was scheduled for 15 February 2026 from Yonakohama Park in Yonabaru, and Okinawa Ringyo's morning ride for 7 February 2026. Check the shop's blog for 2027 dates.
How much is the Okinawa Cycling Association monthly ride?
The monthly ride costs ¥1,500 for adults and ¥1,000 for school-age riders and Japan Cycling Association members, or ¥500 more if you pay on the day. The fee covers insurance, snacks and support.