Roadside Station Okuise Oodai - Seiryu Teahouse - Miyagawa Dam Ride｜Road Bike

Araki

Hello. This is Araki from the MieL editorial department.

Beforeroad bike articlesI wrote a report article about the actual running.

SoRecommended course in Mie Prefecture by road bike. This time, I ran along the Miyagawa River aiming for the Miyagawa Dam.

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Actually, I used to spin the rollers in my room occasionally, but it's been about two years since I've ridden my road bike outside.

(* This article is written based on the information as of the end of July 2021 when I actually ran)

Start roadside station Okuise Odai

It's been a long time since I've ridden, so I didn't start from home,Roadside station "Okuise Odai" in Odai-cho, Taki-gun, Mie PrefectureI made it from

For the time being, we will head to the starting point by car.

By the time we arrived, it was around 10:00 in the morning.

It's the end of July, so it's all summer.

It's hot anyway...

The planned course has almost no slopes, and there is little traffic.It is.

The content is to go back and forth from the pink ③ to the fourth ⑯ from the left in the center of the Odaicho illustration map above. (Approx. 60km)

However, it will be my first ride in a long time, so I will prepare carefully to avoid any trouble.

For example, to avoid running out of water or salt during the rideDrinks, energy supplement food, salt candyPrepare etc.

Also, I attached it to the front and rear of the vehicle bodyRecharging the light or replacing the cycle computer batteryI have finished.

And,sun protectionIt is.

When I rode my road bike almost every weekend, my thighs and arms were tanned.

If you suddenly get sunburned, your skin will definitely become red and irritated, so apply sunscreen carefully before the start.

I got ready in about 15 minutes after arriving and started right away.

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I've run this course a few times, but I'm kind of excited.

Enjoy the rich natural scenery running along the Miyagawa River

A few minutes after the start, you will see the Miya River on your left.

From here, aim for the destination, Miyagawa Dam, and run along the Miyagawa River.

People who enjoy canoeing because the water is deep downstream from the starting pointThere was

andAs you go upstream, the water depth becomes shallower, and rocks and large stones stand out.will be

Then,River fishing and camping on the river bedwas seen.

However, due to the corona crisis, there are only people who enjoy it alone or with a small group of people, such as a family.

Sweetfish lunch at Seiryu Chaya

Leisurely enjoy the surrounding scenery and run for about an hour,"Seiryu Chaya" where you can enjoy sweetfish dishesArrival in.

Decided to stop by for the first time.

After waiting a fewOrder the clear stream set mealThe following is a list of the most common problems with the

You can eat a variety of sweetfish grilled with salt, fried, and tempura.

Hunger and mild fatigueI ate it while looking at the Miyagawa River from the box seat, so it tasted even better.The following is a list of the most common problems with the

While I was eating, it suddenly became dark.

I came after allguerrilla downpourThe following is a list of the most common problems with the

I'm always unlucky, but today I feel lucky.

From the seat, I could see my buddy (road bike) getting hit by the rain.

I feel sorrow...

Refresh by touching nature

When I finished eating and took a break, the rain started to fall lightly, so I resumed riding.

After driving for a while, the rain stopped completely, and steam was rising from the road.

As I ran while enjoying the view of the clear stream of the Miyagawa River on my left, I felt a cool breeze blowing.

There must be a lot of negative ions coming out.

Suddenly, I heard the sound of higurashi chirping from around me.

There were no artificial sounds, and while I was running through this natural environment, I felt an indescribable nostalgic feeling.

shelter from the rain at the bus stop

When I was running in a good mood, the rain started to intensify again.

After all, the weather in the mountains is changeable.

I could see the bus stop, so I took shelter from the rain for a while.To do.

A small bus stop that you might have seen in an anime scene has a nice atmosphere.

As soon as the rain stopped, we resumed the ride.

It's a little more to Miyagawa Dam.

Arrive at Miyagawa Dam!

Just before Miyagawa Dam, the slope becomes a little steeper.

However, if you try to ride a motorcycle that you usually ride, it's not a big deal.

However, I don't usually ride, I am.

In the past, I used to go up with heavy gears, but this time I went lighter.

And,I made up my mind, "Let's restart the road bike properly."

and,Arrived safely at Miyagawa Dam. At this time, it was under renovation.

After all, soaking wet on the return trip

After taking a short break at Miyagawa Dam, return the way you came.

Since the way was all uphill,On the way back, the descent continues and it's easy.

It rained a few times on the way, but I decided to run without worrying about it.

on the way homePopular shaved ice shop "Miyaguchi ice shop"When I decided to stop by, I saw a sign that was already sold out.

According to the story, it seems that the waiting list to write your name will be put out before the store opens, but if it is an early day, there may be reservations for the number of people who are sold out before the store opens...

It was hot that day, so I probably couldn't eat even if I stopped by.

Just as I was in a bit of a shock because I couldn't eat shaved ice, it started to rain again.

Stopped at the bus stop again to take shelter from the rain. However, when I check the rain cloud radar, it doesn't look like it will weaken for the time being.

I have no choice but to run in the rain. Well, it happens often.

30 minutes before the goal, the sun came out again.

And we arrived safely at the station.

Except for the inside of the shoes and the buttocks, it was good to be completely dry. However, whether it was the rain or the sunscreen, my skin felt sticky and uncomfortable.

Let's take a bath when we get home...

Araki

It had been a while since I had ridden, so I was exhausted and went to bed right after I got home.

summary

As I said at the beginning,The courses introduced this time are recommended courses in Mie Prefecture where you can run while enjoying the scenery.It's one of

Although it's called the MieL Sports Club, I'm still working alone.

If you are interested, please join us!

Araki

I haven't decided on the next course yet, but I'm going to continue with an easy course that I can run at a leisurely pace until I'm physically and muscularly strong.

Recommended spots introduced this time