# Ep.143 Group Rides, Hidden History and Hokkaido Roads

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Podcast: [Cycling Hokkaido](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cycling-hokkaido-6690801)
Published: 2026-05-21T20:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, I follow up on a listener question about group rides in Hokkaido and share some of the information I found while digging into the local cycling scene. If you've been thinking about joining group rides here in Japan, there are more options out there than you might expect. I also take a look at the history of Ranshima Beach and how the area developed over the years, before taking a ride out to the beautiful Eniwa Waterfalls. To wrap things up, I talk about cycling over the Asari Pass, one of those climbs that reminds you why riding in Hokkaido is so rewarding. If you're enjoying the podcast, please subscribe to the show, leave a kind review, or share the who with other people interested in seeing Hokkaido. Follow Cycling Hokkaido on Instagram: www.instagram.com/cycling.hokkaido.podcast/ Cycling Hokkaido's Ride with GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/383922247?privacy_code=kICwEYNEuvWfHWHqvGMv9BIeZbM33dLq Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/cyclinghokkaido

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