[Miyagi Prefecture] 6 recommended cycling courses for a change of pace!

There are times when you want to refresh yourself by doing some exercise on your days off, but you don't want to get sweaty, right?

Cycling is recommended for such times. Miyagi Prefecture has a number of cycling courses that are perfect for a change of pace. This time, we will introduce courses divided into three categories: beginners, intermediates, and families.

Cycling course for beginners

First, we will introduce cycling courses for beginners. Many of the roads are flat, so it's also recommended for people who aren't very good at exercise!

Sendai Watari Bicycle Path Course

The Sendai Watari Bicycle Path is an approximately 43km bicycle and pedestrian-only road that was resurfaced and opened in 2019, connecting Iwakiri in Miyagino Ward, Sendai City, to Watari. There is a flat course along the coast, and on sunny days you can run under the blue sky while feeling the sea breeze.

Along the course is the Old Arahama Elementary School, which has been preserved as a ruin from the earthquake, so if you've never seen it before, we recommend stopping by.

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Higashimatsushima course

Higashimatsushima is known for its fresh seafood and beautiful scenery, and you can also enjoy an exhilarating cycling experience even in Higashimatsushima, which attracts many tourists. The recommended course is "Nobiru Station - Nobiru Coast - Nobiru Station." It is a course where you can enjoy the magnificent seaside scenery, and if you go at dusk, you can especially see the orange glow of the sunset.

There are also 5 stores in Higashimatsushima City that offer bicycle rentals, so even if you don't have a road bike, you can enjoy cycling after going nearby by train or car.

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Intermediate cycling course

From here, we will introduce a cycling course with a slight slope for intermediate riders.

Prefectural Forest Course

The Prefectural Forest is a forest that spans Sendai City, Tomiya City, and Rifu Town. The maximum elevation is approximately 140m, and there are long slopes with slopes of 4-5% and steep slopes of nearly 10%, making it a cycling course with ups and downs.

It is characterized by the lack of traffic lights and wide roads, making it recommended for those who want to practice road biking and those who want to enjoy a leisurely ride while enjoying the rich nature.

Also, depending on the route, you may want to take a break and see the Iwakiri Castle ruins or Aoma Shrine, or enjoy forest bathing while walking through the athletic park.

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Akiu Onsen sightseeing course

Akiu Onsen, a famous hot spring spot in Miyagi Prefecture, has beautiful nature such as trees and rivers, and the course has a relatively gentle slope, making it a pleasant cycling course.

You can heal the fatigue of cycling by taking detours to Akiu Otaki, which has been selected as one of Japan's 100 best waterfalls, and Saichi, a popular place for ohagi. Masu.

From April to November, you can rent bicycles at the Akiu Sato Center, so we recommend adding this to your sightseeing itinerary.

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Family cycling course

Lastly, we will introduce cycling courses that you can enjoy with your family.

Yakurai Running Bike Park

Yakurai Running Bike Park is a place where you can try riding a bicycle without pedals called a ``Strider'' for children. Suitable for children ages 1 and a half to 5 years old, you can run around the approximately 150m long grass course to your heart's content.

For a reasonable price of 200 yen per hour, you can rent striders, helmets, protectors for elbows and knees, and gloves, so you can enjoy the ride without any equipment.

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Yakurai Running Bike Park is Tohoku's first official Strider park. It's a grass course so you can enjoy it with peace of mind.

Mukaiyama Central Park

Mukaiyama Central Park is located in the residential area of ​​Mukaiyama, Taihaku Ward, Sendai City, and is approximately 6 hectares in area. There is a paved cycling course around the perimeter of the park, which is recommended for cycling practice and family cycling.

Also, the huge playground equipment that combines a tunnel, jungle gym, and slide into one is very popular and is a specialty that cannot be seen at other parks. Another point is that it is convenient for families as it has a parking lot.

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Mukaiyama Central Park is located in a residential area and has an area of ​​approximately 6 hectares. The park, where you can enjoy the nature of the four seasons, is also known as a place where cherry blossoms are hidden, and there is also large playground equipment, making it a place for local residents to relax. Raising acorn seedlings with children from Mukaiyama Elementary School

Try cycling to refresh yourself

This time, we have introduced a total of six cycling courses in Miyagi Prefecture, categorized into beginners, intermediates, and families. There are charms that can only be experienced in certain places, such as the sea or forests, so be sure to visit the places that interest you.

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